Steve W, Author at Home Fixated

Metabo HPT 18v Impact Driver and Drill Set Review – The Sheepish Li-ion of Cordless Drills

Steve W — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:26:00 +0000

The cordless drill has become ubiquitous on job sites and around the home. Typically, manufacturers are targeting either the contractor or the homeowner. However, Metabo HPT seems to be trying to strike the balance between ...

Shur-Line’s Bright Idea – Lumi-Tech LED Painter’s Pole Light

Steve W — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:48:45 +0000

One sure sign of old age setting in is the resistance to change. You’ve done something one way or used something for so long and it’s never failed. No sense reinventing the wheel. So, out ...

How to Refinish a Table Top Like a Pro

Steve W — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:40:47 +0000

It happens. Your once-pristine bar top or kitchen wooden table top has begun to show signs of wear and tear from daily use. Or, apparently in our case, a troop of chimpanzees with markers, ball ...

PaintLine’s PJSB – The PB&J of Portable Jobsite Spray Booths?

Steve W — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:54:20 +0000

The difference between a professional painter and an amateur is in the prep work. And maybe some physical, emotional, or professional therapy. That’s why The PaintLine introduced their Portable Jobsite Spray Booth (PJSB) as a ...

Counter Intuitive – Quartz vs Granite Countertops

Steve W — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:30:55 +0000

When deciding on the perfect countertop for a kitchen or bathroom, most homeowners will quickly narrow it down to one of two choices: quartz vs granite. On the surface, these two appear to be very ...

How to Make a California Drywall Patch

Steve W — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:18:22 +0000

If you’re a homeowner and the phrase “hole-in-the-wall” causes moderate anxiety, you’re not alone. Traditional drywall repairs are wrought with frustration, despair, and defeat. But there is an easier way. In this tutorial, we’ll show ...