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Talking Trash – 8 Trash Hauling Alternatives for When Regular Garbage Pickup Isn’t Enough

Tyson — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:18:23 +0000

There you are – Christmas afternoon. You step precariously over the river of candy wrappers, moving through the pass between Mount Cardboard Box and Wrapping Paper Hill. So close to the coffee pot you can ...

True Position Tools – Cabinet Hardware Jig

Matt — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:56:01 +0000

I’m hardly a pro when it comes to installing cabinetry, but I have done several kitchens and built-in casework installations over the years. Not being a professional cabinet maker, and not knowing any better, I ...

How To Silence A Noisy Box Spring – Only Snores Behind Closed Doors!

Steve — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:03:30 +0000

What you do in the privacy of your own bedroom should be your business. But it’s hard to maintain that cone of silence when your bed broadcasts your every move. Even if the neighbors “see ...

Saltwater Pools vs Chlorine Pools – Pros and Cons

Lauren — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:04:00 +0000

Ever since its incorporation as a standard form of pool maintenance, people have had love-hate relationship with chlorine. This chemical is great for keeping things clean, but it triggers a lot of health issues in ...

Mind The Gap – Easy Caulking Projects To Save Energy And Money With GE Supreme Paintable Silicone Caulk

Phil — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:39:11 +0000

This post is sponsored by The GE. When we first moved to our 120-year-old house in Pennsylvania, we thought it was funny watching the curtains dance around in front of the drafty old windows. Until ...

The Glamorous World of Rubber Door Stoppers

Marc Lyman — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 13:10:12 +0000

At Home Fixated, we sometimes write about sleek, high-tech, high-power, sensational tools and products for the home and job site. This review does NOT fall into that category. Instead, we’ll give a recommendation for a ...

Make a Light Fixture Out of History

Anne Marie — Sun, 27 May 2018 15:22:15 +0000

Master craftsman Aaron Paul has elevated the hobby of creating beautiful antique fan lighting fixtures. Not only that, Aaron makes sure that the historical narrative of said antique is included with each work of art ...