Besta Built-In Ever! IKEA Hacking with Style
“Can we do this? I want this.” These are not words I want to hear right now. We are lying in bed and my wife is furiously Googling “IKEA hacks“. I am afraid because those …
Written by: Guest
Pop Goes the Stud – StudPop Magnetic Stud Finder Review
The words “stud” and “pop” aren’t a word combination you’d typically expect to find on a tool and construction site like HomeFixated. What you are likely to find on a site like ours are reviews …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DeWalt, Klein, News, Rockler, Tools
News Nirvana – DeWalt Compressor, General Tools Palmscope, Klein Cable Tester, Rockler Nordy’s Winners and Makita AVT
Top o’ the Morning to you and welcome to the St. Patrick’s Day edition of News Nirvana! In this green-as-a-shamrock news update, our gracious sponsors at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware unveil the winners of the …
Written by: Eric
Conventional Wood Roof Framing Terms and Tips
Trusses? We don’t need no stinking trusses! Not when you conventionally frame everything! Well, actually, you might need trusses. If so, check out our article on building with trusses. While this tough task isn’t for …
Written by: Eric
The Five Minute and $6 Home Security Upgrade
I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of a security geek. From automated paintball sentries, to high tech surveillance camera gear, security topics pop up with some regularity here at HomeFixated.com. Unfortunately, security often comes at …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Gardening, How To, Woodworking
A Pinterest Project – Glass Bottle Bird Feeder
Do you Pinterest? My wife does. It’s more than a passing fancy for her, it’s practically a career. “Peter, I saw a bird feeder on Pinterest.” “Uh huh, that’s nice dear.” “You don’t understand, I …
Written by: Peter
Werner MT13 MultiLadder Review – Perfect For Your Type 1A Personality
In my relentless quest to get to the top, I have accumulated a lot of ladders over the years. I own one 32’, two 24’, and a 20’ extension ladder, and one 8’ and three …
Written by: Phil
Shower Grab Bar Install 101
A shower grab bar is a great way to add additional safety measures to a slippery tile floor, although they always seem to end up as a towel rack or shampoo caddy instead. Some of …
Written by: Eric
Milwaukee Fastback and Snap Off Knives Make the Cut
It’s no secret, I like sharp things. Except for when I cut myself with one. Luckily, ever since I sliced my finger with my first Swiss Army knife at age five-ish, I’ve held a healthy …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Klein, Makita, News, Rockler
News Nirvana – Rockler T-Track Stops, Klein Punchdown, Bosch Sealant Knife, Makita Band Saw and More
I don’t know how we keep doing it but we’ve crammed even more new tools into this latest News Nirvana! This month, we’ve got three new tools from Makita: the one inch rotary hammer, the …
Written by: Eric