Building Materials, Green, Resources
Since 2001, TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky has been working hard to eliminate the idea of “waste.” The idea behind the company is to figure out how to repurpose waste, especially hard to recycle waste. They …
Written by: Anne Marie
In the words of Mr Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Some …
Written by: Anne Marie
If this were Jeopardy, the question would be “what do stylized vintage and high-spirited have in common?” The answer, Dixie DeRocher, is the force behind Rebel Junk Vintage Market. When you walk into a Rebel …
Written by: Anne Marie
What could you do with thousands of pre-Civil War handmade bricks? Better yet, where would you find them once you figure out what to do with them? We here at Home Fixated have discovered just …
Written by: Anne Marie
According to Ernest Hemingway, “there is no friend as loyal as a book.” If you find yourself short on this type of friend, look no further. Books By The Foot is here to fill any …
Written by: Anne Marie
DIY Discussion, News, Real Estate, Resources, Restoration
Would you believe me if I said you can live rent free for decades in a historical building of significance? Residential curators partner with state historic agencies in a creative effort to preserve historic resources. …
Written by: Anne Marie
When we were buying our small farm about four years ago, one of the key factors in the decision was making sure there was good, safe water to drink. We had the well water tested …
Written by: Phil
I was going to be a lumberjack until the foreman told me I couldn’t cut it and gave me the axe. Trust me, it’s better this way. Logging is hard work! This crafty little birdhouse …
Written by: Steve
Appliances, Blaklader, Bosch, Hilti, Keen, Makita, Milwaukee Tool, News, Resources, Skil, Stihl, Stiletto, Tools
Every year I travel to the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas to see the latest tools, gear, and equipment used for building and remodeling with concrete and masonry. The show’s target audience …
Written by: Michael Springer
A few months ago I moved into a new house and found myself with two dogs and no fenced yard. After about a week of taking Kirby outside on a leash I was seriously questioning …
Written by: Karen