Filed under: Crafts , Crafts & Celebrations This week, the last standing typewriter factory in the world closed up shop. But you can still keep the spirit alive with these craft ideas. I’ll admit, it was a blow to hear that that no new typewriters will be produced — after...

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...

A couple months ago we reviewed a budget-oriented Plunge Router from Craftsman. It was a pleasant surprise to us that sub $100 routers could deliver very respectable performance. While a cordless drill and a circular saw are must-haves for just about every weekend warrior, the router sometimes takes...

In news that is shocking many in DIY, remodeling and construction, a coalition of the major power tool manufacturers has announced the end of corded tool technology. With major improvements in battery technology, it’s something many of us have seen coming, but most thought the change was still...

Remember the stackable and sturdy sawhorse project we built a few months ago? We painted them gold and entered it into the ReadyMade 100 contest. We just got word a couple days ago that our project was selected as a finalist and we’re delighted to see it print in the April/May 2011 issue of ReadyMade...

Having multiple personalities can be awesome, at least when it comes to covering trade shows and media events. When I’m not able to haul myself across country for a show, it’s always nice to know some other colorful personality from another tool blog or media outlet will have things covered....

The National Association of Home Builders recently released a special report that details several home features that will likely become the norm by 2015. Green features such as low-E windows and engineered wood products are expected to become more prevalent, a less-than-surprising find given the continually...

A few days ago a massive earthquake struck off the Northeast coast of Japan and the ensuing tsunami and major aftershocks have continued to rock the country. It’s amazing to see the rest of the world offer help in whatever way possible and events like this make us all realize how trivial many...

A few days ago a massive earthquake struck off the Northeast coast of Japan and the ensuing tsunami and major aftershocks have continued to rock the country. It’s amazing to see the rest of the world offer help in whatever way possible and events like this make us all realize how trivial many...

Images that seem sprung out of a Sci-Fi movie or a sneak peek of a not-so-distant reality? A Day Made of Glass is a short film put together by  Corning , a major glass producer. But this is not a common advertising clip, but a well made film that envisions a “normal” day spent in a high-tech...