Studies from a few years ago showed that glyphosate, a chemical found in Roundup and other commercial herbicides, can significantly increase the risk of certain cancers. Although the chemical has since been removed from the …
Written by: Lauren
Every spring, the plants start blooming and pollen fills the air, turning everything an unpleasant shade of yellow. Meanwhile, we await the arrival of summer vegetables and the butterflies that are making the long trek …
Written by: Lauren
Expanding on my recent review of the Ryobi 40V String Trimmer and Edger, I wanted to see what the Ryobi Brush Cutter Attachment was all about. Back in college, I worked a summer job maintaining …
Written by: Matt
Regular Home Fixated readers by now grown almost as tired as I have of our struggles to beat back nature, or at least achieve a draw on our 80 acre farm. Years of inattention and …
Written by: Stephen
You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression “It’s a jungle out there” at some point. That expression has taken on new relevance for me as my wife and I attempt to overcome years of neglect on a …
Written by: Stephen
DeWalt, Gardening, Landscaping, Tools
The new DeWalt folding string trimmer model DCST922B arrived at this branch of Home Fixated about the same time as the new Dewalt 20v Max pole hedge trimmer (review coming very soon). These tools represent …
Written by: Stephen
Bernzomatic, Gardening, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I received the Bernzomatic Magfire+ 500,00 BTU Outdoor Torch a little while ago at this branch of Home-Fixated to try around the farm. It’s a propane powered …
Written by: Stephen
Any gardener knows that dragging a hose around the yard can be a real pain in the neck, particularly when it keeps getting kinked up. It’s also annoying when you have a plant that needs soaking …
Written by: Lauren
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 …
Written by: Stephen
DeWalt, Gardening, Landscaping, Tools
As the season turns to fall, so my thoughts turn to leaves, falling leaves. Leaves everywhere you look. Don’t misunderstand though; fall is easily my favorite time of year. What with the moderate temperatures, the …
Written by: Stephen