Here at Home Fixated, there are few things that excite us more than going downstairs on Christmas morning and laying eyes on a perfectly trimmed tree with an absolute raft of presents underneath it. Big …
Written by: Rob
Having lived the major share of my life, so far, in Upstate New York, I am somewhat acclimated to the potentially harsh weather conditions that can span as much as 6 months. Growing up outside …
Written by: Stephen
Remember when we had to wear clothing that DID NOT have batteries?! Those were such dark, cold, depressing days. Then along came Milwaukee with their first heated jacket, and a second updated heated jacket, even …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Construction and home improvement used to be in the dark ages, literally. Now, Elon Musk sends Tesla roadsters into space on rockets that can return from space …
Written by: Marc Lyman
One thing that NEVER happens at a convenient time is the realization that you have a tire without enough air in it. Whether it’s on your truck, motorcycle, fixie hipster bike, trailer, or Lamborghini, finding …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
Like most men, I like bright, shiny objects. That is especially true if the bright, shiny object is actually a flashlight. Milwaukee sent us their M12 LED Spotlight several months ago and I have been …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
The options for working in the dark have come a long way. First it was a torch, then oil lamps and candles, and eventually the flashlight. While flashlights still have their uses, I often find …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Even if you’re relatively brand-loyal, it doesn’t take long for your shop or truck to get overrun by battery chargers. And, if you’re not brand-loyal, you could very quickly require a new workbench just to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Woodworking
Several years ago, if you had asked me if I had any interest in a cordless jig saw, you probably would have received a very skeptical look. If you told me it was from a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Yesterday afternoon the power went out here in our nook of San Diego. Just as I started to investigate what the cause was, my wife called me from her work about 20 miles north of …
Written by: Marc Lyman