Workwear Archives - Home Fixated

FootRests Wellington Work Boot by HYTEST Review

Matt — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:40:34 +0000

As an Architect, I’m not on the job site all day every day, but I do spend a fair amount of my time slogging through the mud and walking through dangerous work zones. Most work ...

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. ...

Firm Grip PRO-Fit Flex Impact Gloves – A Fist Bumper’s Dream!

Phil — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:25:41 +0000

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Maybe I’m getting wimpy in my old age, but finishing up my daily chores with bleeding, filthy hands just isn’t that appealing anymore. Even with a good ...

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 ...

KEEN Utility Seattle 6″ Women’s Work Boots – These Boots Are Made for Workin’!

Stephen — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:05:08 +0000

KEEN Utility recently sent two distinctly different pairs of work boots to this branch of Home Fixated. Given that one of the pairs was a women’s work boot and in my wife’s size, I thought ...

Keen Pittsburgh Boot Review, Toe Beating and Random Giveaway

Marc Lyman — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:57:50 +0000

If you are ever sporting new steel toe boots, do not make the mistake I did. Keen sent over their Pittsburgh work boots, and I naively pointed out the steel toe feature to my four ...