Restoration Archives - Home Fixated

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 ...

Zinsser MH Ready Patch Spackling & Patching Compound Review – Let’s Patch Things Up

Phil — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:14:04 +0000

Got cracks? Or gouges, holes, deep scrapes, or unsightly gaps? Congratulations – you must be a homeowner! Or maybe a renter, wondering what portion of your security deposit the evil landlord will retain because of ...

Moisture Meters – Selecting The Right One For You

Steve — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:47:35 +0000

After chocolate and air, water is the most important compound we take into our bodies. Without it, there’d be no seafood, synchronized swimming or any way to cry over spilt milk. There would be no ...

How To Fix A Rotted Windowsill – And What Lies Beneath

Phil — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:17:14 +0000

Here in the scenic Northeast, we are normally blessed with an abundant supply of precipitation. Sometimes, it’s even a tad TOO abundant, resulting in overflowing gutters. We’ll show you how to remedy that unhappy situation, ...

Milk Paint – Is it Real or is it Old Fashioned?

Anne Marie — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:21:46 +0000

Milk paint is a non toxic, natural paint originally made from milk protein, lime and earth pigments. It has been used throughout history for thousands of years. Not to name drop or nothin’, but King ...

Resident Curatorship and Living Rent Free

Anne Marie — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:59:19 +0000

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. ...

Titan Pry Bar Set – Prying Finesse in Stainless

Marc Lyman — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:03:11 +0000

As much as we focus on construction here at Home Fixated, there is often the crucial step of demolition that happens before. However, sometimes prepping for home improvement requires a bit more finesse than a ...