Safety Archives - Home Fixated

Roundup Alternatives – Weeding Without the Pesticide

Lauren — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:42:05 +0000

Studies from a few years ago showed that glyphosate, a chemical found in Roundup and other commercial herbicides, can significantly increase the risk of certain cancers. Although the chemical has since been removed from the ...

The DeWalt 20v Max 12″ Chainsaw – A True Mighty Mite

Stephen — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:20:46 +0000

I’ve been heating with wood for the past 45 years. I’ve almost always processed my own firewood, only buying stove ready wood on the rare occasions I run short or have a temporary interruption in ...

KEEN Flint II Sport Work Shoes Review – Be Flinty Cool And Light On Your Feet

Phil — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:20:09 +0000

I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but last summer here in southwestern PA was long and HOT. Plenty of 90+ degree days, with the occasional thunderstorm to introduce some extra humidity into ...

Essential PPE to CYA (And Other Useful Body Parts) While OTJ And DIY

Phil — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:25:05 +0000

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (Buffalo, NY), I started work as an apprentice framing carpenter. Back then, safety gear, aka PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), was scarce on the job site. ...

World of Concrete 2020 – Still Solid After 45 Years

Michael Springer — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:27:38 +0000

The World of Concrete trade show is celebrating its 45th year as an event where construction pros can converge to see the latest tools and equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, and of course have a ...

Klein NCVT-6 Non Contact Voltage Tester With LDM: Keep Your Distance – And Measure It

Phil — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:23:24 +0000

As someone who has rehabbed a lot of old houses over the years, I’ve seen lots of scary electrical “fixes” performed by clueless handymen and homeowners. Some of the perpetrators may even have survived! Even ...

Rockler Small Piece Holder – Keeping Fingers Safe At The Router Table

Steve — Fri, 10 May 2019 14:54:39 +0000

If you’re one of those people who prefer not to sustain serious injury, you may be familiar with a little thing called “safety”. We woodworkers encounter many “opportunities” for bodily injury. The router table is ...