HomeFixated

How to Hang a Shelf – and Other Stuff – with Dot Marks the Spot

Marc — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:05:52 +0000

You know that keyhole style fastening system you often find on shelves, mirrors, fixtures, etc? It provides a relatively secure way to attach things to your walls, but installation can be a little hit or miss in terms of accuracy.... Related posts:

It’s Not My (Ground) Fault! How to Replace a Sketchy Outlet With a GFCI Receptacle

Phil — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:59:51 +0000

Living in an area with a lot of older homes, and being widely renowned for my vintage home repair expertise (if only in my own mind), I have ample opportunities to hone my character-rectification skills. Recently, I got a call... Related posts:

EVOPaint – A One Coat Painting Revolution?

Marc — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:42:30 +0000

Aqueduct Paint Technologies Inc., (APT) recently announced EVOpaint™, which is being marketed as “the first and only ONE-COAT paint™.” A couple weeks ago, my eyes were starting to glaze over as I roamed the vast painting aisles of the 2012... Related posts:

DeWalt 12V Max Cordless Pivot Reciprocating Saw

Liz — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:16:51 +0000

When the “powers that be” at DeWalt offered Home Fixated the chance to try out their 12V Max Cordless Pivot Reciprocating Saw, we jumped. This reciprocating saw is a light-duty powerhouse. At just over 3 lbs. it’s ergonomically designed and... Related posts:

Trojan Sawhorses – Minimalist Design with Maximum Utility

Marc — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:24:30 +0000

Sawhorses are something you find on just about every job site and in many garages and shops. They’re often bulky masses of wood that take up valuable space in your truck or shop. As indispensable as sawhorses are, most designs... Related posts:

Ladder Storage Made Easy – The Ladder Lift from Racor

Marc — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:59:30 +0000

As much as I love my extension ladder, the Sumo Stance from Little Giant, it’s still an awkward beast to store. Awkward storage is a reality for just about every extension ladder out there. In fact, ladder storage is such... Related posts:

How and Why You Need to Clean Out Your Dryer Vent

Leroy — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:55 +0000

The dryer. It’s one of those appliances that you forget about until it doesn’t work, right? Nothing is quite as bad as either running to the laundromat or ‘freeze drying’ your laundry in December because the dryer took a dump.... No related posts.