A couple weeks ago Makita invited HomeFixated (and a couple co-conspirators) to check out the Makita Experience being held at the Mexico vs Venezuela soccer match here at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (Makita sponsors the Mexican National Soccer team). The event gave us a chance to chat up...

TO Design Basement Reno Are you planning a kitchen or bathroom reno? Guest speaker Lucy Campos-Gentile, principle designer at TO Design and contributor to HomeRenovationGuide.com and HomeInteriorGuide.com ‘s Makeover and Reno of the Month series is guesting at Urban Mode ‘s “Design...

In honor of spring sunshine, longer daylight hours and the official start of remodeling season , I’d like to share a round-up of beautiful window replacement pictures and inspiration. Check them out, and if you’d like more where that came from, visit our Window Gallery . Window Replacement...

I hate to break it to you: kitchen remodels are hard. As in, really, really tricky to pull off without a hitch. This is a project you want to run as smoothly as possible, and believe me, you’re gonna need help if you’d like to avoid the nightmarish pitfalls of so many homeowners before you....

Your friends know it, you know it, your mother  knows it: the bathroom needs work. So let’s help you kick spring remodeling season into gear.  Here are 5 reasons to remodel your ugly old bathroom now . 1. You love a good bargain With the construction industry in yet another slump, contractor...

Are contractors competing for your business? Are they going above and beyond, offering detailed estimates, glowing references and phenomenal customer service to win you over? If not, you should probably learn the #1 homeowner’s secret to a successful remodel. This trick gets you remodeling contractors...

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The do-it-yourself home improvement market has faced a 21 percent drop from 2005-2010, according to the latest research from market researcher Mintel. Yet, that’s not due to lack of will on home owner’s part, but more about lack of money, according to the survey. More than a quarter of DIYers...

Looking at pictures of a kitchen is fun (i.e. addicting), but if you’re looking for a kitchen remodeler, there’s no substitute for the real thing. Lake Country Builders – R29 If you’re looking for a kitchen designer or kitchen design ideas, swing by some of the Parade of Homes...

by Robert Wright Many times I get asked about permits for a renovation project. Many people don’t want to spend the money or are private. They also don’t understand why they are needed and when. It’s about your safety (and peace of mind). I have again visited a renovation gone bad. As we discuss...