I’m not that old, but I learned how to do construction the old school way. When I laid out batter boards and forms for the first time, we used an old fashioned field/sight level to …
Written by: Eric
Framing squares are carpentry essentials you can find on just about every jobsite. Most squares these days are made from aluminum, and the vast majority of framing squares can be purchased for under $30. So, …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Don’t you just hate it when the sun is in your eyes? Your house hates it too. So why not build it a pair of sunglasses? Simple DIY awnings are but just a few cuts …
Written by: Eric
I love our porch. In the summer, we spend a lot of evenings relaxing there with friends and appropriate beverages. Winter is a different story; we know the porch is still out there somewhere, under …
Written by: Phil
“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
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
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
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
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
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