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LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings Can you save some money using LED Christmas Lights? The Handyguys discuss LED, mini-incandescent and C9 and C7 Christmas lights. LED Energy Savings This podcast was inspired by an article Handyguy Brian read on the Fox News Website entitled Good Return on Investment: LED Holiday Lights. Are they really a good investment? Perhaps, perhaps not! [...] Related shows:Merry Christmas Energy Star Fraud And Basement Egress Requirements Energy Audits Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hardscaping Options – Concrete, pavers or stamped concrete Hardscaping options The Handyguys discuss some hardscaping options under consideration for Brian’s fathers house – concrete, stamped concrete and pavers. Concrete Plain old concrete is the cheapest and fastest option for a front stoop. A small stoop can be done in a day with the following day to remove forms and clean up any dirt [...] Related shows:Installing Wood Floors On Concrete, Dripping Faucets And Finding Stains Repairing Salt Damage To Lawns And Concrete& Landscape Li ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Stink Bug Prevention, Control, Removal and Elimination Stink Bugs! Perhaps we wouldn’t hate them sooooo much if they had a better name. Perhaps if Stink Bugs were called Smiley Bugs, Fun Bugs, Sweet Bugs or something else it would make them a bit more likeable. Unfortunately, Stink Bugs are a real issue. Stink bugs come into our houses when the weather cools [...] Related shows:Modern Appliances Stink, Quality Of New Appliances Basement Systems Continued And Paint Removal Tiny Houses discussed Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Wasp Killer How to kill wasps around the home Our neighborhood has a lot of wasps. They build small nests and find their way into all the protective hideouts provided by vinyl siding, drip edges, gutters and flashing. I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to the wasps unless they are building a nest very close to people [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Repairing Plaster Walls and Attaching Things to Plaster Walls Repairing plaster walls and attaching things to plaster walls are discussed in this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast. The Handyguys received this question from a listener: Would you please talk in detail about homes with plaster walls? I have never lived in a home with plaster walls until now and have only heard horror [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dust Collection and Resiential Sprinkler Systems How should the do-it-yourselfer handle dust? When the handyman moves inside to cut and sand wood, a major hazard exists with all the dust that is accumulated in the air and potentially in your lungs.  The Handyguys talk about how to control dust from ruining your day and potentially your life. In order to protect [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The True Value experience and Delta Faucets 2011 In this audio episode The Handyguys discuss the advantages of a local True Value store and the latest line of Delta faucets. Not Your Grandmother’s Faucet.  Handyguy Fan correspondent visits Delta Faucet Mike from “thediygeek” went on a media tour of Delta Faucet in Indianapolis, IN. He reports in on this episode of the Podcast. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Preventing and repairing thatch and those purple triangle thingys in trees In this audio episode The Handyguys discuss thatch in your lawn as well as discuss those purple kite looking things that are showing up in trees around many states in the Midwest and Northeast. Thatch The Handyguys discuss thatch in your lawn and dispel many myths regarding thatch. What causes it and what doesn’t cause [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #140 – The gear we use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we answer a question we get a lot – What gear do we use to make our show? We also announce our participation in the True Value Blog Squad. Podcasting Audio Gear Sorry, no home improvement topics this week. We get asked a lot questions like these: [...] Related shows:Episode #119 – True Value DIY Blog Squad and CO Detectors Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show Episode #37 – Your Hometown Home Show Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #139 – Battery String Trimmer and a Contest In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss our impressions of a battery-powered string trimmer and announce a contest to give one away! Battery Operated String Trimmer Paul and Brian were a bit skeptical when they were presented with the opportunity to evaluate battery operated string trimmers from Black & Decker. The trimmer [...] Related shows:Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a Contest Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Eposode #138 – Eye and Ear Protection In this audio episode The Handyguys talk about eye and ear protection and interview the inventor of Combo Glasses. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Eyes and Ears We all know how important eye and ear protection is. Most of us own ear muffs or plugs as well as safety glasses. [...] Related shows:Eposode #112 – Safety First Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #137 – Gas can Safety and Square foot gardening The Handyguys discuss the dangers of an empty can of fuel. In addition, we discuss how easy it is to create a square foot garden. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Handyguy Fact – Gas can safety Did you know an empty or near empty gas can is more dangerous than [...] Related shows:Episode #80 – Porch posts Episode #48 – Dangerous Handyguy Tools Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #136 – Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we honor Home Inspection Month by talking home inspections and discussing our DIY Home Inspection Checklist, we also talk about selecting plywood. Home inspection month April was Home Inspection Month. See http://www.ashi.org/media/psalist.asp That reminded us to discuss our DIY Home Inspection Checklist. It’s easy to do and [...] Related shows:Episode #57 – Springtime House Inspection Episode #30 – Home Security, Home surve ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #135 – Building a freestanding deck and dealing with voles On this audio podcast the Handyguys discuss Brian’s free-standing deck and Paul’s Vole problems. Freestanding Decks There are several advantages to building a deck freestanding, not attached to your house, and few disadvantages. In the podcast we discuss a few points to consider when deciding to build freestanding or not. Potential for deck failure The [...] Related shows:Episode #18 – Finished Basement Planning and Dealing with Building Codes Episode #133 – Leakin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #134 – Water Heater Expansion Tanks and Ipe Decking In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, Paul continues his discussion about his leaky hot water heater and Brian reveals what material he chose for his deck project. Temperature and Pressure T&P valves and Expansion tanks Water heaters all have Temperature and Pressure (T&P) valves, many also have expansion tanks. When a T&P valve [...] Related shows:Episode #133 – Leaking water heater T&P and planning for a new deck Episode #13 – The Cold Water Heater ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #133 – Leaking water heater T&P and planning for a new deck In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast The Handyguys discuss their recent projects; repairing a leaky hot water heater and preparing for a new back yard deck. Water Heater Leaky T&P – Temperature and Pressure valve Leaks coming from the hot water heater’s T&P valve are very common.  Some folks just overlook the problem but [...] Related shows:Episode #13 – The Cold Water Heater Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing Episode #99 – Water He ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #132 – Recessed Lighting In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast Brian and Paul discuss a listeners question about recessed lighting. Recessed lighting We got the following question from Rob: I recently discovered your podcast and I love it. I’m working my way through the archives, but I don’t see an episode on adding recessed lighting to a [...] Related shows:Episode #124 – Landscape lighting options, solar and low voltage Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #131 – Tiny Houses discussed In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast tiny houses are discussed as well as the announcement of office hours on Facebook. Tiny Houses Handy guy Brian read an article about small houses which prompted the discussion. The original article is here.  The article talks about how the market for tiny houses is thriving due [...] Related shows:Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal Episode #119 – True Value DIY Blog Squad and CO Detectors Episode #74 ̵ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #130 – Old hardwood floors, repair and refinishing In this audio episode The Handyguys address a listener question about how to rejuvenate the hardwood floors in his new old house. The question from Jeremy: Hi guys, just found your podcast and I love it. working through the archives right now. I’m planning to refinish the original hardwood floors in the 1950s ranch house [...] Related shows:Episode #63 – Handyguy Hardwood Floors Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Episode #76 – Deck St ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #129 – Loose Ends – foamy faucet, cloudy dishes, frog tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas cans The Handyguys revisit some old issues and discuss some new ones – foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, frog tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas caps on this audio episode. Topic 1:  The Moen Faucet with foamy smelly water. Paul discusses his Moen faucet with the pull out braided hose and how it still produces smelly [...] Related shows:Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a Contest Episode #52 – ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #128 – Wallpaper removal In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we answer a listener question about wallpaper removal and discuss our own experiences with wallpaper removal. The question: …we recently moved into my wife’s grandmothers house. And well it was grandma’s in every way. Wallpaper: now some of the wall paper was put up very well, would [...] Related shows:Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading Episode #121 – Tween painting party and the kitchen si ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #127 – End of Season Maintenence, storing your Deere In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast Brian and Paul discuss how to winterize your lawn and garden equipment and store your Deere tractor for the winter. Check your owners manual for specific end of season or storage procedures. This show will primarily focus on Fuel. This guide applies to all small engines including [...] No related shows. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #126 – Cutting the cable In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss talk about moving off of the telecommunication and entertainment grid. How much do you pay for your home phone and TV entertainment? You can save a lot of money by cutting some of the cables. Moving off of the grid – Eliminate the local phone [...] No related shows. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #125 – Ice maker not making ice, aeration and other projects In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we start by discussing a question about ice makers not making ice and then get into some recent projects in our “What are ya doing lately” segment. Ice maker machine not making ice We received this question from a fan named Mary Do you have any recommendations [...] Related shows:Episode #101 – Modern Appliances Stink Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show Episode #53 – Mowers, Drills and Garba ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #124 – Landscape lighting options, solar and low voltage In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss  solar and low voltage landscape lighting. Pros and Cons of Solar versus Low Voltage landscape lighting Solar Pros Easy to install You don’t need an outlet or transformer Long lasting bulbs Safe Solar Cons Price can be higher than low voltage Limited selection of light [...] Related shows:Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps Episode #107 – Shed questions and LED bulbs Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #123 – Granite Care In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast The Handyguys discuss granite care and granite counter-top maintenance Granite Care The Handyguys discuss: Granite generally requires re-sealing every 1-3 yrs. Check with your installer to see what they recommend. Topical vs Penetrating granite sealers (stripping/re-sealing/permanent/etc). Granite should only be washed with dishwasher soap/water. No harsh cleansers. [...]Related shows:Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #122 – Hurricane Preparedness In this audio podcast we comment on the most common tips for hurricane preparedness, add a few of our own, and then interview a Handyguys Podcast fan and hurricane veteran. For complete preparedness tips please check out these resources: www.nhc.noaa.gov www.fema.gov www.ready.gov wikipedia.org new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2, type: 'search', search: '#Earl', interval: 6000, title: 'Real-time [...] Related shows:Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen Episode #85 – Water p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #121 – Tween painting party and the kitchen sink In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss if giving a pre-teen free rein on painting her room with her friends is a good idea, we then discuss a vexing issue with Paul’s kitchen sink faucet. Pre-teen Painting She is 12, she wanted her room painted. She wanted to DIY. It was her [...] Related shows:Episode #92 – Painting like a pro Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #120 – Upgrade Your Door Security with Door Devil and a DIY Reality Check flowchart In this audio podcast The Handyguys discuss how to upgrade the entry doors in your house, with a Door Devil™, for increased security and then discuss a flowchart for determining if DIY projects are right for you. Door Security The Handyguys have discussed home security in the past but it usually involves systems that alert [...] Related shows:Episode #30 – Home Security, Home surveillance and Home Automation Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Episode #106 – Energy Star F ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #119 – True Value DIY Blog Squad and CO Detectors In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we introduce our participation on the 2010 True Value DIY Blog Squad and then discuss Carbon Monoxide detectors. True Value DIY Blog Squad First up – The Handyguys Brian and Paul would like to announce we have again been chosen to participate in the True Value DIY [...] Related shows:Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions Episode #89 – Fall Checklist Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question abou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Tecniques of a John Deere LA115 Tawn Tractor The Handyguys discuss the controls and maintenance of a John Deere LA115 lawn tractor in this audio only podcast. When Handyguy Paul first received his LA115, he sat on the seat, stared at the controls and realized he better read the manual. It is not as simple as turning the ignition and mowing the lawn. [...] Related shows:Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor ZTR vs Tractor Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #117 – Cutting metal, CFLs in a kids room and water saving flush valves The Handygys discuss three topics on this audio podcast – what tools are used to cut metal, are CFLs safe in kids rooms and are water saving flush valves a good investment. Cutting metal From time to time homeowners need to cut metal. What do you use to cut metal? Paul grills Brian on what [...] Related shows:Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #117 – Cutting metal, CFLs in a kids room and watersaving flush valves The Handygys discuss three topics on this audio podcast – what tools are used to cut metal, are CFLs safe in kids rooms and are water saving flush valves a good investment. Cutting metal From time to time homeowners need to cut metal. What do you use to cut metal? Paul grills Brian on what [...]Related shows:Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent CleaningEpisode #35 – Energy Saving IdeasEpisode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #116 – Trailers and Skunks, grubs too Avoiding skunks in your yard and an answer to “Does a handyguy need a trailer?” We cover both topics in this show. Skunks Skunks, how do you get rid of them? Don’t give them a reason to come into your yard. Make sure you don’t leave anything around for them to eat, dog or cat [...] Related shows:Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #116–Trailers and Skunks, grubs too Avoiding skunks in your yard and an answer to “Does a handyguy need a trailer?” We cover both topics in this show. Skunks Skunks, how do you get rid of them? Don’t give them a reason to come into your yard. Make sure you don’t leave anything around for them to eat, dog or cat [...]Related shows:Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven ShowEpisode #78 – Lawn Multi-ToolEpisode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors The Handyguys Discuss John Deere Residential Lawn Tractors The Handyguys are busy mowing and evaluating John Deere’s LA115 Lawn tractors this summer. In the first of our 5 part monthly series on residential Lawn tractors from John Deere, the Handyguys expose some of the differences between the entry level Deere 100 series and the higher [...] Related shows:Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters Episode #114 – ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #115–John Deere Lawn Tractors The Handyguys Discuss John Deere Residential Lawn Tractors The Handyguys are busy mowing and evaluating John Deere’s LA115 Lawn tractors this summer. In the first of our 5 part monthly series on residential Lawn tractors from John Deere, the Handyguys expose some of the differences between the entry level Deere 100 series and the higher [...]Related shows:Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus TractorEpisode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New CountersEpisode #114 – Summer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #114 – Summer 2010 Summer is upon us and the Handyguys are busy working on some new projects. In this episode of the Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul provide a preview of things to come in the next few months. Website Changes – Video Before we preview our Summer content we want to highlight the changes to our website. [...] Related shows:Episode #100 – Looking back and looking forward Discover the Handyman in you! Episode #52 – Two Handy Faucet Installations Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #114–Summer 2010 Summer is upon us and the Handyguys are busy working on some new projects. In this episode of the Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul provide a preview of things to come in the next few months. Website Changes – Video Before we preview our Summer content we want to highlight the changes to our website. [...]Related shows:Episode #100 – Looking back and looking forwardDiscover the Handyman in you!Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show The Handyguys receive many questions from our listeners but there is one listener who has sent a plethora of questions all by himself. The Handyguys decided to tackle “Steven’s” questions all at once – rapid fire style. Here are the topics covered in this lightening round. Listen to the podcast for our answers. Woodpeckers making unwanted holes in the [...] Related shows:Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions Episode #23 – Trellis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #113–Listener Questions–The Steven Show The Handyguys receive many questions from our listeners but there is one listener who has sent a plethora of questions all by himself. The Handyguys decided to tackle “Steven’s” questions all at once – rapid fire style. Here are the topics covered in this lightening round. Listen to the podcast for our answers. Woodpeckers making unwanted holes in the [...]Related shows:Episode #23 – Trellis plans and listener questionsEpisode #74 – Basement Systems a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Eposode #112 – Safety First There are dangers lurking around around your home! The Handyguys guys discuss some safety precautions that every homeowner and every Handyguy should consider when working around the home. We can’t cover every aspect of home safety in this podcast but we can provide a quick overview. If you are new homeowner or a handyguy, [...] Related shows:Episode #43 – Home Safety Episode #109 – The Handyguys and the Master Electrician Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditio ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Eposode #112–Safety First There are dangers lurking around around your home! The Handyguys guys discuss some safety precautions that every homeowner and every Handyguy should consider when working around the home. We can’t cover every aspect of home safety in this podcast but we can provide a quick overview. If you are new homeowner or a handyguy, please [...]Related shows:Episode #43 – Home SafetyEpisode #109 – The Handyguys and the Master ElectricianUsing a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #111 – Poison ivy and a plumbing followup The Handyguys discuss another challenge for home improvement, poison ivy. How to get rid of it and how to keep from getting the rash. We end the show with a follow-up to a brief plumbing question from last week. Poison Ivy Identifying it Brian was always taught “3 leaves and shiny” but that is not always the case. [...] Related shows:Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #111–Poison ivy and a plumbing followup The Handyguys discuss another challenge for home improvement, poison ivy. How to get rid of it and how to keep from getting the rash. We end the show with a follow-up to a brief plumbing question from last week. Poison Ivy Identifying it Brian was always taught “3 leaves and shiny” but that is not [...]Related shows:Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet StainsEpisode #78 – Lawn Multi-ToolEpisode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about le ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #110 – DIY and Home Improvement Book Recommendations The Handyguys discuss their favorite DIY and Home Improvements books. The Handyguys have quite a selection of books that have accumulated over the years. We cant talk about all of them but we would love to highlight our favorites. You need to listen to the podcast for our commentary on each handyman tome. You can get these [...] Related shows:Episode #22 – Part 2: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!) Episode #47 – Home Movies Episode #99 – Water Heaters an ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #110–DIY and Home Improvement Book Recommendations The Handyguys discuss their favorite DIY and Home Improvements books. The Handyguys have quite a selection of books that have accumulated over the years. We cant talk about all of them but we would love to highlight our favorites. You need to listen to the podcast for our commentary on each handyman tome. You can get [...]Related shows:Episode #47 – Home MoviesEpisode #22 – Part 2: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home Netw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #109 – The Handyguys and the Master Electrician The Handyguys talk to Wayne Gilchrist from http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com. How does a homeowner get started working with electricity? The Handyguys of been involved in electrical projects since they were youngsters.  Handyguy Paul stuck his finger in a light socket when he was in Kindergarten and learned firsthand about household AC!   Both of the Handyguys have done a [...] Related shows:Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen Episode #60 – Behind the Scenes with the Handyguys E ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #109–The Handyguys and the Master Electrician The Handyguys talk to Wayne Gilchrist from http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com. How does a homeowner get started working with electricity? The Handyguys of been involved in electrical projects since they were youngsters.  Handyguy Paul stuck his finger in a light socket when he was in Kindergarten and learned firsthand about household AC!   Both of the Handyguys have [...]Related shows:Eposode #112 – Safety FirstEpisode #65 – A Handyguys KitchenEpisode #79 – The Handyguys Ra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #108 – Critters, Mulch and Fences The Handyguys discuss keeping critters out of you garden, mulching and considering a fence. Critters in the garden What kind of critters? The question that prompted this discussion was about keeping neighborhood cats out of your flower beds. What about deer? What about keeping rabbits out of your lettuce garden? We discuss several methods that will all [...] Related shows:Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Episode #5 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode#108–Critters, Mulch and Fences The Handyguys discuss keeping critters out of you garden, mulching and considering a fence. Critters in the garden What kind of critters? The question that prompted this discussion was about keeping neighborhood cats out of your flower beds. What about deer? What about keeping rabbits out of your lettuce garden? We discuss several methods that [...]Related shows:Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower RepairEpisode #79 – The Handyguys RantEpisode #102 – Sal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #107 – Shed questions and LED bulbs We address a question about shed materials and foundations as well as briefly discuss LED light bulbs. Sheds The Handyguys received a call from Rick from Sawdust Chronicles and The Splintered Board podcasts.  He asked What materials are good for shed siding? Do I need a concrete slab for my shed? Great questions Rick. Materials Sheds can be built with many [...] Related shows:Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas Episode #89 – Fall Checkli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #107–Shed questions and LED bulbs We address a question about shed materials and foundations as well as briefly discuss LED light bulbs. Sheds The Handyguys received a call from Rick from Sawdust Chronicles and The Splintered Board podcasts.  He asked What materials are good for shed siding? Do I need a concrete slab for my shed? Great questions Rick. Materials [...]Related shows:Episode #117 – Cutting metal, CFLs in a kids room and water saving flush valvesEpisode #89 – Fall ChecklistEpisode #62 – Primer, PE ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #106 – Energy Star Fraud and Basement Egress The Handyguys cover two topics in this show. We discuss fraud, abuse and lack of accountability with the U.S. government’s Energy Star program and then discuss basement egress requirements. Energy Star Fail The Government Accountability Office (GAO) [sorry, said it wrong in the podcast] investigated the EPA and Department of Energy’s Energy Star Program and discovered fraud [...] Related shows:Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Lis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #106–Energy Star Fraud and Basement Egress The Handyguys cover two topics in this show. We discuss fraud, abuse and lack of accountability with the U.S. government’s Energy Star program and then discuss basement egress requirements. Energy Star Fail The Government Accountability Office (GAO) [sorry, said it wrong in the podcast] investigated the EPA and Department of Energy’s Energy Star Program and [...]Related shows:Episode #35 – Energy Saving IdeasEpisode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener QuestionsEpisod ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #105 – Picking Paint Colors We have covered a lot of topics here on the Handyguys Podcast. We have discussed everything from small repairs to major renovations. But while we can lead you through all the required steps for finishing a basement, we begin to talk about one of the final steps that effects the entire project. [...] Related shows:Episode #92 – Painting like a pro Episode #2 – Wet Paint Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #105–Picking Paint Colors We have covered a lot of topics here on the Handyguys Podcast. We have discussed everything from small repairs to major renovations. But while we can lead you through all the required steps for finishing a basement, we can’t begin to talk about one of the final steps that effects the entire project. Paint Color. [...]Related shows:Episode #2 – Wet PaintEpisode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint RemovalEpisode #92 – Painting like a pro Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Eposode #104 – Reconditioned Tools Should the Handyguy consider “reconditioned” tools when making a purchase on the Handyguys Podcast store? The Handyguys talk about their experience with reconditioned tools and invite a listener the chime in on his recent purchase of a sweet Bosch compound miter saw through the Handyguys Amazon store. There are many advantages to reconditioned, but before the [...] Related shows:Episode #9 – Drill It! Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a Contest Ep ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #104–Reconditioned Tools Should the Handyguy consider “reconditioned” tools when making a purchase on the Handyguys Podcast store? The Handyguys talk about their experience with reconditioned tools and invite a listener the chime in on his recent purchase of a sweet Bosch compound miter saw through the Handyguys Amazon store. There are many advantages to reconditioned, but before [...]Related shows:Episode #9 – Drill It!Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a ContestEpisode #45 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #103 – Crisis in the kitchen Everyone in your household should know where the main water shutoff valve is, The Handyguys discuss why. Avert Disaster Disaster averted. One of the Handyguys got a call from someone at home about water leaking out from the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Obviously this isn’t normal. With no handyguy around do the members of your household [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #103–Crisis in the kitchen Everyone in your household should know where the main water shutoff valve is, The Handyguys discuss why. Avert Disaster Disaster averted. One of the Handyguys got a call from someone at home about water leaking out from the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Obviously this isn’t normal. With no handyguy around do the members of [...]Related shows:Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction ManualEpisode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleani ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #102 – Salt damage to lawns and concrete Road salt can damage lawns, concrete and sidewalks. The Handyguys answer a question about rock salt and lawns then discuss different types of de-icers. De-icing salts and your lawn The Handyguys answer the following question from Mike: I live in Michigan and the snow plows push the snow (AND SALT) up on my yard. what can I do [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #102–Salt damage to lawns and concrete Road salt can damage lawns, concrete and sidewalks. The Handyguys answer a question about rock salt and lawns then discuss different types of de-icers. De-icing salts and your lawn The Handyguys answer the following question from Mike: I live in Michigan and the snow plows push the snow (AND SALT) up on my yard. what [...]Related shows:Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet StainsEpisode #15 – Green LawnsEpisode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #101 – Modern Appliances Stink The Handyguys discuss why modern appliances suck stink and briefly discuss how to fix a whirlpool GS6SHEXNL00 side by side refrigerator. The Handyguys are NOT appliance repairmen First off – The Handyuys are NOT appliance repair guys. We are just a couple of handy homeowners who have attempted a couple appliance repairs ourselves. Please don’t call us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #101–Modern Appliances Stink The Handyguys discuss why modern appliances suck stink and briefly discuss how to fix a whirlpool GS6SHEXNL00 side by side refrigerator. The Handyguys are NOT appliance repairmen First off – The Handyuys are NOT appliance repair guys. We are just a couple of handy homeowners who have attempted a couple appliance repairs ourselves. Please don’t [...]Related shows:Whirlpool Refrigerator RepairEpisode #20 – Appliance repairs for the DIYerEpisode #106 – Energy Star Fraud ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #100 – Looking back and looking forward One Hundred Episodes of The Handyguys Podcast. Wow! The Handyguys discuss some of their favorite shows, talk about what is in store for the future and have a special guest, Marc Spagnuolo, aka “The Wood Whisperer“. Looking Back Brian & Paul reminisce about some of our favorite shows.  We had fun trying out riding mowers in episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #100–Looking back and looking forward One Hundred Episodes of The Handyguys Podcast. Wow! The Handyguys discuss some of their favorite shows, talk about what is in store for the future and have a special guest, Marc Spagnuolo, aka “The Wood Whisperer“. Looking Back Brian & Paul reminisce about some of our favorite shows.  We had fun trying out riding mowers [...]Related shows:Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener QuestionsEpisode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showersEpis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home Networking Exploding water heaters and home networking are discussed on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Can a hot water heater really explode? The Handyguys address a comment on their website regarding a hot water heater that has expanded and caused the pipes above to leak. Fortunately, there were no explosions. The Handyguys also [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #99–Water Heaters and Home Networking Exploding water heaters and home networking are discussed on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Can a hot water heater really explode? The Handyguys address a comment on their website regarding a hot water heater that has expanded and caused the pipes above to leak. Fortunately, there were no explosions. The Handyguys also tackle the [...]Related shows:Episode #13 – The Cold Water HeaterEpisode #96 – Garage Heaters and CarMD Follow-upEpisode #34 – Preparing Your Home F ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #98 – squirrels and carpet The Handyguys take two fan questions on very different topics. Destructive squirrels and carpeting options for a basement. Squirrels The Handyguys received the following question from Larry, a listener of the show: Hi, I have squirrels eating away at the lead pipe flashing (roof jack). that surround the PVC vent pipes that extend out of the roof and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #98–squirrels and carpet The Handyguys take two fan questions on very different topics. Destructive squirrels and carpeting options for a basement. Squirrels The Handyguys received the following question from Larry, a listener of the show: Hi, I have squirrels eating away at the lead pipe flashing (roof jack). that surround the PVC vent pipes that extend out of [...]Related shows:Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet StainsEpisode #19 – Your Basement Material GuysEpisode #85 – Wat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #97 – Water Pressure, Fixing a Wall and a New Tool The Handyguys received a distraught email from one of our listeners regarding a DIY disaster. It seems that Leroy has the challenge of fixing a hack job from the previous homeowner. Hi guys, I recently purchased a house. The home was built in 1990. In the master bedroom there is an 8 inch paper boarder [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #97–Water Pressure, Fixing a Wall and a New Tool The Handyguys received a distraught email from one of our listeners regarding a DIY disaster. It seems that Leroy has the challenge of fixing a hack job from the previous homeowner. Hi guys, I recently purchased a house. The home was built in 1990. In the master bedroom there is an 8 inch paper boarder [...]Related shows:Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent CleaningEpisode #117 – Cutting metal, CFLs in a kids room and water saving flush valves ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #96 – Garage Heaters and CarMD Follow-up In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we take a question on garage heaters and have some follow-up thoughts on the CarMD product we discussed in episode 91. Garage Heaters We received a great question from Captain Kent about heating his garage so he can work on his honey do list. Its excerpted here: Hi guys! I have [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #96–Garage Heaters and CarMD Follow-up In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we take a question on garage heaters and have some follow-up thoughts on the CarMD product we discussed in episode 91. Garage Heaters We received a great question from Captain Kent about heating his garage so he can work on his honey do list. Its excerpted here: Hi [...]Related shows:Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home NetworkingEpisode #91 – Winner, Magnogrip, CarMD and PermaFLOWEpisode #39 – Can you save 50% with a space heater? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #95 – Nailguns for Every Purpose The Handyguys discuss what nailer you use when. A pneumatic nailer takes much of the work or of driving nails and saves you time. With one pull of the trigger the nail is set flush or below the surface of the work. Nailers allow for one handed operation which frees up your other hand for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #95–Nailguns for Every Purpose The Handyguys discuss what nailer you use when. A pneumatic nailer takes much of the work or of driving nails and saves you time. With one pull of the trigger the nail is set flush or below the surface of the work. Nailers allow for one handed operation which frees up your other hand for [...]Related shows:Episode #5 – Compress It!Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target PracticeEpisode #56 – Deck Material and Design Part 2 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #94–Caulking Windows The Handyguys discuss the the energy saving task of caulking windows. Announcements Before we discuss caulking windows we would like to remind our listeners and viewers of our recent video production on replacing a flush valve.  In addition, we will be re-doing our “Fixing a Dishwasher” video in High Definition for additional clarity on the [...]Related shows:Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and gradingEpisode #89 – Fall ChecklistEpisode #7 – Brok ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #94 – Caulking Windows The Handyguys discuss the the energy saving task of caulking windows. Announcements Before we discuss caulking windows we would like to remind our listeners and viewers of our recent video production on replacing a flush valve.  In addition, we will be re-doing our “Fixing a Dishwasher” video in High Definition for additional clarity on the repair process. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen The Handyguys discuss doing a tile back-splash. Preparations You need to make sure your wall is smooth and clean. Measure and decide what areas of your back-splash you want to cover. When buying tile make sure you account for waste and bad cuts. Layout Decide on your layout. If you go horizontal you will have significantly fewer cuts. If [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #92 – Painting like a pro In this episode The Handyguys discuss painting. Planning your painting project, materials and tools are discussed in this podcast. Planning Handyguy Brian originally intended to paint the entryway and foyer of his house. The foyer has 17 foot ceilings, a hall leading to the family room downstairs and a hallway upstairs connecting the bedrooms and hall bath. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #91 – Winner, Magnogrip, CarMD and PermaFLOW In this Episode of The Handyguys Podcast we announce the winner of our toolkit contest and discuss some innovative products from Magnogrip, CarMD and PermaFLOW. Winner Congrats Andrew. Your toolkit is in the mail. We had a lot of awesome entries so it was difficult to pick our winner. You can read Andrews winning entry here. This [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers The Handyguys discuss the contest to giveaway a great toolkit, some possible problems with a leaky shower valve and weather a rake or a leaf blower is the correct tool for collecting leaves. To enter the contest you just need to leave a comment on Episode 87 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #89 – Fall Checklist How do you get your house ready for the Winter Season? Join the Handyguys in a not-so-methodical checklist for the winter season.  This is not your every day handyman (or not so handyperson) checklist.  We have some extras you may not see on other lists. Listen to the podcast as we discuss these items. True Value [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #88 – Furnace Filters Furnace filters are a critical component of your heating and cooling system. Make sure they are changed regularly. We discuss the myriad of choices in furnace filters in this podcast. The Handyguys group filters into three different categories, good, better and best. Whats best for one person may not be the best for another. The standard filters [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a Contest In this show The Handyguys discuss their top 10 starter tools and announce a contest to win this toolkit! What is included in a first time home buyers tool kit? Screwdrivers of course!  But what else? The Handyguys went shopping at True Value to assemble a quality starter set of essential tools for the typical home [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters We start off by talking about the True Value DIY Drama contest. You can win $5000 if your story is chosen as a winner. Brian and Paul have both had some drama but Paul most recently. You MUST listen to Paul tell his drama story in the podcast. It [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumps Water powered backup sump pumps Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate. In this episode we address backup sump pumps, in particular water powered sump pumps. We were contacted by a listener via twitter and asked [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we address two listener questions, one from voicemail about changing the look of a bathroom vanity and one through our contact form about converting a fireplace from gas to wood burning. Refinishing a bathroom vanity This question was left on our voicemail, listen to the podcast [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we address two listener questions, one from voicemail about changing the look of a bathroom vanity and one through our contact form about converting a fireplace from gas to wood burning. Refinishing a bathroom vanity This question was left on our voicemail, listen to the podcast [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we address two listener questions, one from voicemail about changing the look of a bathroom vanity and one through our contact form about converting a fireplace from gas to wood burning. Refinishing a bathroom vanity This question was left on our voicemail, listen to the podcast [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we address two listener questions, one from voicemail about changing the look of a bathroom vanity and one through our contact form about converting a fireplace from gas to wood burning. Refinishing a bathroom vanity This question was left on our voicemail, listen to the podcast [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding and Grading Phased Remodeling In this episode The Handyguys start off discussing Phased remodeling inspired by an article in a recent “Home Improvement Times”. What is phased, or serial remodeling? Are there advantages to this approach in tough economic times? What are the disadvantages? We then address two listener questions, one on what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding and Grading Phased Remodeling In this episode The Handyguys start off discussing Phased remodeling inspired by an article in a recent “Home Improvement Times”. What is phased, or serial remodeling? Are there advantages to this approach in tough economic times? What are the disadvantages? We then address two listener questions, one on what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding and Grading Phased Remodeling In this episode The Handyguys start off discussing Phased remodeling inspired by an article in a recent “Home Improvement Times”. What is phased, or serial remodeling? Are there advantages to this approach in tough economic times? What are the disadvantages? We then address two listener questions, one on what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding and Grading Phased Remodeling In this episode The Handyguys start off discussing Phased remodeling inspired by an article in a recent “Home Improvement Times”. What is phased, or serial remodeling? Are there advantages to this approach in tough economic times? What are the disadvantages? We then address two listener questions, one on what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing Repair and Finding Carpet Stains This is a very full show covering many different topics. We start off commenting on a article in Fine Home Building magazine about wood floors over concrete, address two listener questions (one on leaky faucets and one on garbage disposals), and then we wrap up the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing Repair and Finding Carpet Stains This is a very full show covering many different topics. We start off commenting on a article in Fine Home Building magazine about wood floors over concrete, address two listener questions (one on leaky faucets and one on garbage disposals), and then we wrap up the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing Repair and Finding Carpet Stains This is a very full show covering many different topics. We start off commenting on a article in Fine Home Building magazine about wood floors over concrete, address two listener questions (one on leaky faucets and one on garbage disposals), and then we wrap up the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing Repair and Finding Carpet Stains This is a very full show covering many different topics. We start off commenting on a article in Fine Home Building magazine about wood floors over concrete, address two listener questions (one on leaky faucets and one on garbage disposals), and then we wrap up the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair We cover a lot of topics in this show. Should Handyguy Paul Trade in his pickup, why does a listener’s air conditioner leak and doing carborator work on your mower. First up – Brian and Paul discuss if a handyguy needs a pickup truck. Brian says yes. Paul isn’t so [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair We cover a lot of topics in this show. Should Handyguy Paul Trade in his pickup, why does a listener’s air conditioner leak and doing carborator work on your mower. First up – Brian and Paul discuss if a handyguy needs a pickup truck. Brian says yes. Paul isn’t so [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair We cover a lot of topics in this show. Should Handyguy Paul Trade in his pickup, why does a listener’s air conditioner leak and doing carborator work on your mower. First up – Brian and Paul discuss if a handyguy needs a pickup truck. Brian says yes. Paul isn’t so [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair We cover a lot of topics in this show. Should Handyguy Paul Trade in his pickup, why does a listener’s air conditioner leak and doing carborator work on your mower. First up – Brian and Paul discuss if a handyguy needs a pickup truck. Brian says yes. Paul isn’t so [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #80 – Porch posts Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts In this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts. Some materials: Wood PVC FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer) The Handyguys discuss some advantages and dis-advantages of each. We then discuss some things to consider when installing new porch posts. Paul installed the FRP posts. Listen to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #80 – Porch posts Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts In this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts. Some materials: Wood PVC FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer) The Handyguys discuss some advantages and dis-advantages of each. We then discuss some things to consider when installing new porch posts. Paul installed the FRP posts. Listen to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #80 – Porch posts Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts In this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts. Some materials: Wood PVC FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer) The Handyguys discuss some advantages and dis-advantages of each. We then discuss some things to consider when installing new porch posts. Paul installed the FRP posts. Listen to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #80 – Porch posts Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts In this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts. Some materials: Wood PVC FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer) The Handyguys discuss some advantages and dis-advantages of each. We then discuss some things to consider when installing new porch posts. Paul installed the FRP posts. Listen to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Home centers and door to door security sales It seems that the Handyguys are in a bad mood this week due to terrible service at the local home center.  The poor service, coupled with traveling security salesmen offering “free installations,” created some cranky Handyguys. First up are the stupid self check-out registers at the home center. Both [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Home centers and door to door security sales It seems that the Handyguys are in a bad mood this week due to terrible service at the local home center.  The poor service, coupled with traveling security salesmen offering “free installations,” created some cranky Handyguys. First up are the stupid self check-out registers at the home center. Both [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Home centers and door to door security sales It seems that the Handyguys are in a bad mood this week due to terrible service at the local home center.  The poor service, coupled with traveling security salesmen offering “free installations,” created some cranky Handyguys. First up are the stupid self check-out registers at the home center. Both [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant Home centers and door to door security sales It seems that the Handyguys are in a bad mood this week due to terrible service at the local home center.  The poor service, coupled with traveling security salesmen offering “free installations,” created some cranky Handyguys. First up are the stupid self check-out registers at the home center. Both [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool The Handyguys Discuss the “Leatherman” for your yard. Handyguy Paul wonders if there is an all-in-one tool that can edge, trim, prune, blow leaves and shovel your snow.  Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool.  In fact several manufacturers make such a tool.  Stihl calls theirs the “Kombi” because it is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool The Handyguys Discuss the “Leatherman” for your yard. Handyguy Paul wonders if there is an all-in-one tool that can edge, trim, prune, blow leaves and shovel your snow.  Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool.  In fact several manufacturers make such a tool.  Stihl calls theirs the “Kombi” because it is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool The Handyguys Discuss the “Leatherman” for your yard. Handyguy Paul wonders if there is an all-in-one tool that can edge, trim, prune, blow leaves and shovel your snow.  Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool.  In fact several manufacturers make such a tool.  Stihl calls theirs the “Kombi” because it is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool The Handyguys Discuss the “Leatherman” for your yard. Handyguy Paul wonders if there is an all-in-one tool that can edge, trim, prune, blow leaves and shovel your snow.  Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool.  In fact several manufacturers make such a tool.  Stihl calls theirs the “Kombi” because it is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit? The Handyguys take a detour this week to interview Craig Smith from http://www.servicemagic.com/ to discuss a recent survey on home maintenance costs. Do you know how much you spend each year to maintain your home?  Are you spending too much?  The servicemagic.com survey summarizes the actual cost of maintaining a home. While some homes are slow [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit? The Handyguys take a detour this week to interview Craig Smith from http://www.servicemagic.com/ to discuss a recent survey on home maintenance costs. Do you know how much you spend each year to maintain your home?  Are you spending too much?  The servicemagic.com survey summarizes the actual cost of maintaining a home. While some homes are slow [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit? The Handyguys take a detour this week to interview Craig Smith from http://www.servicemagic.com/ to discuss a recent survey on home maintenance costs. Do you know how much you spend each year to maintain your home?  Are you spending too much?  The servicemagic.com survey summarizes the actual cost of maintaining a home. While some homes are slow [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit? The Handyguys take a detour this week to interview Craig Smith from http://www.servicemagic.com/ to discuss a recent survey on home maintenance costs. Do you know how much you spend each year to maintain your home?  Are you spending too much?  The servicemagic.com survey summarizes the actual cost of maintaining a home. While some homes are slow [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing The Handyguys Discuss Deck and Tub finishes in One Podcast. That’s right, tub finishes. Deck Stains First up is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service (see the large “Call-me” link on our web page).  Joan asks about the best finish for wood decking with undesirable variations in color.  She mentions natural Cabbots Australian [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing The Handyguys Discuss Deck and Tub finishes in One Podcast. That’s right, tub finishes. Deck Stains First up is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service (see the large “Call-me” link on our web page).  Joan asks about the best finish for wood decking with undesirable variations in color.  She mentions natural Cabbots Australian [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing The Handyguys Discuss Deck and Tub finishes in One Podcast. That’s right, tub finishes. Deck Stains First up is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service (see the large “Call-me” link on our web page).  Joan asks about the best finish for wood decking with undesirable variations in color.  She mentions natural Cabbots Australian [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing The Handyguys Discuss Deck and Tub finishes in One Podcast. That’s right, tub finishes. Deck Stains First up is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service (see the large “Call-me” link on our web page).  Joan asks about the best finish for wood decking with undesirable variations in color.  She mentions natural Cabbots Australian [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal First up, we get right to Will’s question Hiya Handyguys, We have just bought our first home ever! It’s an older, fixer-upper house in a historic district in Knoxville, TN. I painted houses professionally for a few [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal First up, we get right to Will’s question Hiya Handyguys, We have just bought our first home ever! It’s an older, fixer-upper house in a historic district in Knoxville, TN. I painted houses professionally for a few [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal First up, we get right to Will’s question Hiya Handyguys, We have just bought our first home ever! It’s an older, fixer-upper house in a historic district in Knoxville, TN. I painted houses professionally for a few [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal First up, we get right to Will’s question Hiya Handyguys, We have just bought our first home ever! It’s an older, fixer-upper house in a historic district in Knoxville, TN. I painted houses professionally for a few [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems. Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in summary is I live in a ranch style house that has two HVAC zones. We spend most of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems. Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in summary is I live in a ranch style house that has two HVAC zones. We spend most of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems. Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in summary is I live in a ranch style house that has two HVAC zones. We spend most of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems. Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in summary is I live in a ranch style house that has two HVAC zones. We spend most of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #73 – Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes Handyguy Paul Takes apart his Dishwasher to clean out the basin. The Handyguys planned to tackle two issues in this episode.  They began with Paul’s Dishwasher problems and hoped to talk about the Handyguy’s electrical toolkit.  However, the dishwasher took up the entire episode and the electrical toolkit discussion got pushed back to another show (ok… [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #73 – Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes Handyguy Paul Takes apart his Dishwasher to clean out the basin. The Handyguys planned to tackle two issues in this episode.  They began with Paul’s Dishwasher problems and hoped to talk about the Handyguy’s electrical toolkit.  However, the dishwasher took up the entire episode and the electrical toolkit discussion got pushed back to another show (ok… [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #73 – Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes Handyguy Paul Takes apart his Dishwasher to clean out the basin. The Handyguys planned to tackle two issues in this episode.  They began with Paul’s Dishwasher problems and hoped to talk about the Handyguy’s electrical toolkit.  However, the dishwasher took up the entire episode and the electrical toolkit discussion got pushed back to another show (ok… [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #73 – Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes Handyguy Paul Takes apart his Dishwasher to clean out the basin. The Handyguys planned to tackle two issues in this episode.  They began with Paul’s Dishwasher problems and hoped to talk about the Handyguy’s electrical toolkit.  However, the dishwasher took up the entire episode and the electrical toolkit discussion got pushed back to another show (ok… [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning First off – The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question. Julianne asks: Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms… Or you have the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning First off – The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question. Julianne asks: Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms… Or you have the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning First off - The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question. Julianne asks: Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms… Or you have the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning First off – The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question. Julianne asks: Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms… Or you have the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Handyguys Try Out Some Riding Mowers The Handyguys are falling behind on the honey do list  because this year’s mowing season is taking all of their free time. Pennsylvania has been hit by lots of rain — making for nice fast growing lawns — but that comes with long hours of mowing. Handyguy Paul is researching a riding [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Handyguys Try Out Some Riding Mowers The Handyguys are falling behind on the honey do list  because this year’s mowing season is taking all of their free time. Pennsylvania has been hit by lots of rain — making for nice fast growing lawns — but that comes with long hours of mowing. Handyguy Paul is researching a riding [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #71 - ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Handyguys Try Out Some Riding Mowers The Handyguys are falling behind on the honey do list  because this year’s mowing season is taking all of their free time. Pennsylvania has been hit by lots of rain — making for nice fast growing lawns — but that comes with long hours of mowing. Handyguy Paul is researching a riding [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Handyguys Try Out Some Riding Mowers The Handyguys are falling behind on the honey do list  because this year’s mowing season is taking all of their free time. Pennsylvania has been hit by lots of rain — making for nice fast growing lawns — but that comes with long hours of mowing. Handyguy Paul is researching a riding [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #70 - Electrical Toolkit and Surviving a Power Outage First up the electrical tool kit we talk about some key tools for doing electrical work and comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called An Electrical Tool Kit by Brian Walo. Fine Homebuilding says (About Brian Walo’s article): He recommends three electrical testers, a variety of drivers (Phillips head, flat head, nut driver, and Robertson drivers), [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #70 – Electrical Toolkit and Surviving a Power Outage First up the electrical tool kit we talk about some key tools for doing electrical work and comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called An Electrical Tool Kit by Brian Walo. Fine Homebuilding says (About Brian Walo’s article): He recommends three electrical testers, a variety of drivers (Phillips head, flat head, nut driver, and Robertson drivers), [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #70 – Electrical Toolkit and Surviving a Power Outage First up the electrical tool kit we talk about some key tools for doing electrical work and comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called An Electrical Tool Kit by Brian Walo. Fine Homebuilding says (About Brian Walo’s article): He recommends three electrical testers, a variety of drivers (Phillips head, flat head, nut driver, and Robertson drivers), [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #70 – Electrical Toolkit and Surviving a Power Outage First up the electrical tool kit we talk about some key tools for doing electrical work and comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called An Electrical Tool Kit by Brian Walo. Fine Homebuilding says (About Brian Walo’s article): He recommends three electrical testers, a variety of drivers (Phillips head, flat head, nut driver, and Robertson drivers), [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #69 – Air-conditioning Troubleshooting checklist In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is not something the typical handyguy or girl is familiar with. We turn it on and expect it to work as designed. What can we do if it doesn’t cool? Are there specific things to look for before calling in a pro to troubleshoot? With high [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #69 – Air-conditioning Troubleshooting checklist In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is not something the typical handyguy or girl is familiar with. We turn it on and expect it to work as designed. What can we do if it doesn’t cool? Are there specific things to look for before calling in a pro to troubleshoot? With high [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #69 – Air-conditioning Troubleshooting checklist In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is not something the typical handyguy or girl is familiar with. We turn it on and expect it to work as designed. What can we do if it doesn’t cool? Are there specific things to look for before calling in a pro to troubleshoot? With high [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #69 – Air-conditioning Troubleshooting checklist In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is not something the typical handyguy or girl is familiar with. We turn it on and expect it to work as designed. What can we do if it doesn’t cool? Are there specific things to look for before calling in a pro to troubleshoot? With high [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #68 – Synthetic Decks and GFCI Outlets Synthetic Decking Material and a Fiberon Warranty The Handyguys begin the show by talking about whats new in Synthetic decking. Composites versus PVC. While composite decking appear to be maintenance free, some manufactured decks become marred with mold, staining and deterioration. There are many newer synthetic decking materials that now have long warranties. One such synthetic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #68 - Synthetic Decks and GFCI Outlets Synthetic Decking Material and a Fiberon Warranty The Handyguys begin the show by talking about whats new in Synthetic decking. Composites versus PVC. While composite decking appear to be maintenance free, some manufactured decks become marred with mold, staining and deterioration. There are many newer synthetic decking materials that now have long warranties. One such synthetic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #68 – Synthetic Decks and GFCI Outlets Synthetic Decking Material and a Fiberon Warranty The Handyguys begin the show by talking about whats new in Synthetic decking. Composites versus PVC. While composite decking appear to be maintenance free, some manufactured decks become marred with mold, staining and deterioration. There are many newer synthetic decking materials that now have long warranties. One such synthetic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #68 – Synthetic Decks and GFCI Outlets Synthetic Decking Material and a Fiberon Warranty The Handyguys begin the show by talking about whats new in Synthetic decking. Composites versus PVC. While composite decking appear to be maintenance free, some manufactured decks become marred with mold, staining and deterioration. There are many newer synthetic decking materials that now have long warranties. One such synthetic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #67 – Fein Fathers Day and Smart Grid The Handyguys start out discussing some tools for Fathers Day. Instead of doing a gift guide we decided to ask our twitter followers ( follow @handyguys ) what they would like us to discuss as a great fathers day gift for a handyguy. One follower said that her husband was eying up the Fein Multimaster [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #67 – Fein Fathers Day and Smart Grid The Handyguys start out discussing some tools for Fathers Day. Instead of doing a gift guide we decided to ask our twitter followers ( follow @handyguys ) what they would like us to discuss as a great fathers day gift for a handyguy. One follower said that her husband was eying up the Fein Multimaster [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #67 - Fein Fathers Day and Smart Grid The Handyguys start out discussing some tools for Fathers Day. Instead of doing a gift guide we decided to ask our twitter followers ( follow @handyguys ) what they would like us to discuss as a great fathers day gift for a handyguy. One follower said that her husband was eying up the Fein Multimaster [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #67 – Fein Fathers Day and Smart Grid The Handyguys start out discussing some tools for Fathers Day. Instead of doing a gift guide we decided to ask our twitter followers ( follow @handyguys ) what they would like us to discuss as a great fathers day gift for a handyguy. One follower said that her husband was eying up the Fein Multimaster [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #66 – Occupancy Inspection and Green Lawn Tools The Handyguys begin their show discussing some new green lawn tools. Their conversation was prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding some new “green” lawn tools written by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds. She even tested out a new battery operated riding mower. Her video is a must view if you are considering one [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #66 – Occupancy Inspection and Green Lawn Tools The Handyguys begin their show discussing some new green lawn tools. Their conversation was prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding some new “green” lawn tools written by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds. She even tested out a new battery operated riding mower. Her video is a must view if you are considering one [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #66 - Occupancy Inspection and Green Lawn Tools The Handyguys begin their show discussing some new green lawn tools. Their conversation was prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding some new “green” lawn tools written by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds. She even tested out a new battery operated riding mower. Her video is a must view if you are considering one [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #66 – Occupancy Inspection and Green Lawn Tools The Handyguys begin their show discussing some new green lawn tools. Their conversation was prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding some new “green” lawn tools written by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds. She even tested out a new battery operated riding mower. Her video is a must view if you are considering one [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen The Handyguys Brian & Paul discuss a DIY kitchen remodel. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast: Planning Skills Tools Timeline Budget When to bring in a professional Listen to the podcast for details and enjoy the before and after pictures. The first three are before pictures. The rest are after. Click on any image for a full size view. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen The Handyguys Brian & Paul discuss a DIY kitchen remodel. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast: Planning Skills Tools Timeline Budget When to bring in a professional Listen to the podcast for details and enjoy the before and after pictures. The first three are before pictures. The rest are after. Click on any image for a full size view. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #65 - A Handyguys Kitchen The Handyguys Brian & Paul discuss a DIY kitchen remodel. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast: Planning Skills Tools Timeline Budget When to bring in a professional Listen to the podcast for details and enjoy the before and after pictures. The first three are before pictures. The rest are after. Click on any image for a full size view. Click these icons [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #64 – Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes In this show we address a couple of listener questions about mower blades and metal brakes and then talk about another expensive DIY mistake. First up is a question from David: Do you guys have or know of any plans for a DIY metal brake? I need to cover the sills of my home windows, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #64 – Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes In this show we address a couple of listener questions about mower blades and metal brakes and then talk about another expensive DIY mistake. First up is a question from David: Do you guys have or know of any plans for a DIY metal brake? I need to cover the sills of my home windows, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #64 - Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes In this show we address a couple of listener questions about mower blades and metal brakes and then talk about another expensive DIY mistake. First up is a question from David: Do you guys have or know of any plans for a DIY metal brake? I need to cover the sills of my home windows, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #63 – Handyguy Hardwood Floors The Handyguys tackle hard wood flooring. The Handyguys would like to thank A to Z Exotic Hardwoods for sponsoring this episode. They specialize in procuring the worlds most beautiful woods. With a virtually unlimited palette of colors and figures in native American as well as imported species, they can use the warmth and radiance of real woods [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #63 – Handyguy Hardwood Floors The Handyguys tackle hard wood flooring. The Handyguys would like to thank A to Z Exotic Hardwoods for sponsoring this episode. They specialize in procuring the worlds most beautiful woods. With a virtually unlimited palette of colors and figures in native American as well as imported species, they can use the warmth and radiance of real woods [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #63 - Handyguy Hardwood Floors The Handyguys tackle hard wood flooring. The Handyguys would like to thank A to Z Exotic Hardwoods for sponsoring this episode. They specialize in procuring the worlds most beautiful woods. With a virtually unlimited palette of colors and figures in native American as well as imported species, they can use the warmth and radiance of real woods [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs Primer, PEX and CFLs Costly Handyguy Mistakes: Primer. Use it or lose it. The Handyguys continue their new segment this week called Costly DIY Mistakes. These are mistakes are ones we have personally seen or have been asked about by our listeners. This weeks mistake is not using primer when painting. The Handyguys discuss when [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #62 - Primer, PEX and CFLs Primer, PEX and CFLs Costly Handyguy Mistakes: Primer. Use it or lose it. The Handyguys continue their new segment this week called Costly DIY Mistakes. These are mistakes are ones we have personally seen or have been asked about by our listeners. This weeks mistake is not using primer when painting. The Handyguys discuss when [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs Primer, PEX and CFLs Costly Handyguy Mistakes: Primer. Use it or lose it. The Handyguys continue their new segment this week called Costly DIY Mistakes. These are mistakes are ones we have personally seen or have been asked about by our listeners. This weeks mistake is not using primer when painting. The Handyguys discuss when [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #61 – Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions First off – The Handyguys welcome listeners from RFC Radio and give them a brief background on The Handyguys. Costly DIY Mistakes This week we talk about the most costly mistake a DIYer can make when finishing a basement—not taking care of potential water issues before finishing your basement. Water can damage [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #61 - Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions First off - The Handyguys welcome listeners from RFC Radio and give them a brief background on The Handyguys. Costly DIY Mistakes This week we talk about the most costly mistake a DIYer can make when finishing a basement—not taking care of potential water issues before finishing your basement. Water can damage [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #61 – Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions First off – The Handyguys welcome listeners from RFC Radio and give them a brief background on The Handyguys. Costly DIY Mistakes This week we talk about the most costly mistake a DIYer can make when finishing a basement—not taking care of potential water issues before finishing your basement. Water can damage [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #60 – Behind the Scenes with the Handyguys The Handyguys are interviewed by a local Ohio Newspaper. The Handyguys were interviewed by Joy Brown from the The Courier in Findlay Ohio. We recorded the interview and turned it into a podcast. Some of the topics covered in the interview: Spring repairs Gutters, repair or replacement Shingles Spring Time Home Inspection Check out the home inspection checklist as part of Episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #60 - Behind the Scenes with the Handyguys The Handyguys are interviewed by a local Ohio Newspaper. The Handyguys were interviewed by Joy Brown from the The Courier in Findlay Ohio. We recorded the interview and turned it into a podcast. Some of the topics covered in the interview: Spring repairs Gutters, repair or replacement Shingles Spring Time Home Inspection Check out the home inspection checklist as part of Episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #60 – Behind the Scenes with the Handyguys The Handyguys are interviewed by a local Ohio Newspaper. The Handyguys were interviewed by Joy Brown from the The Courier in Findlay Ohio. We recorded the interview and turned it into a podcast. Some of the topics covered in the interview: Spring repairs Gutters, repair or replacement Shingles Spring Time Home Inspection Check out the home inspection checklist as part of Episode [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #59 – What to do when you leave your house for vacation The Handyguys discuss how to prepare your home when it is not in use! Brian and Paul first answer a question they received from Greg: Our home is about a year and a half old, and we have a problem with a smoke detector.  This particular detector is in the center of the downstairs area of the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #59 - What to do when you leave your house for vacation The Handyguys discuss how to prepare your home when it is not in use! Brian and Paul first answer a question they received from Greg: Our home is about a year and a half old, and we have a problem with a smoke detector.  This particular detector is in the center of the downstairs area of the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #59 – What to do when you leave your house for vacation The Handyguys discuss how to prepare your home when it is not in use! Brian and Paul first answer a question they received from Greg: Our home is about a year and a half old, and we have a problem with a smoke detector.  This particular detector is in the center of the downstairs area of the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction Manual Knobs, switches and valves The Handyguys provide an operations manual for your home. When you buy a new piece of cool electronic gear, you get an owners manual that you can refer to when you need help.  Unfortunately, your house—the biggest purchase you may ever make—doesn’t come with a manual. The Handyguys discuss all the typical switches, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #58 - The Home Owners Instruction Manual Knobs, switches and valves The Handyguys provide an operations manual for your home. When you buy a new piece of cool electronic gear, you get an owners manual that you can refer to when you need help.  Unfortunately, your house—the biggest purchase you may ever make—doesn’t come with a manual. The Handyguys discuss all the typical switches, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction Manual Knobs, switches and valves The Handyguys provide an operations manual for your home. When you buy a new piece of cool electronic gear, you get an owners manual that you can refer to when you need help.  Unfortunately, your house—the biggest purchase you may ever make—doesn’t come with a manual. The Handyguys discuss all the typical switches, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #57 – Springtime House Inspection The Handyguys provide a Springtime house inspection checklist  which you can download free of charge! Winter can be tough on houses so the beginning of the spring season is a perfect occasion to give your house an annual inspection. Check your house top to bottom, outside to inside, and look for things to add to your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #57 - Springtime House Inspection The Handyguys provide a Springtime house inspection checklist  which you can download free of charge! Winter can be tough on houses so the beginning of the spring season is a perfect occasion to give your house an annual inspection. Check your house top to bottom, outside to inside, and look for things to add to your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #57 – Springtime House Inspection The Handyguys provide a Springtime house inspection checklist  which you can download free of charge! Winter can be tough on houses so the beginning of the spring season is a perfect occasion to give your house an annual inspection. Check your house top to bottom, outside to inside, and look for things to add to your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #56 - Deck Material and Design Part 2 In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast the Handyguys Brian & Paul continue their interview with Paul Mackie from The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association. This part of the interview contains discussion of: Can a handyguy build his own deck. Exotics versus cedar versus synthetics Quality of cedar in various markets Tips and considerations for a DIYer when building [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #55 - Deck Material and Design Part 1 The Handyguys discuss deck materials with Paul Mackie who represents the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.  Whether you are interested in Cedar or not, the Handyguys have a great discussion with Mr. Cedar about lumber selection for your new deck. www.wrcla.org It is a great time of year to start planning the new deck you hope to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #54 - Keeping the noise out Getting the Noise Out! The Handyguys analyze the noisy question that is a major issue in modern homes.  How do you isolate yourself from disruptive sounds originating in another part of the house?  Whether the problem is noisy children or televisions; sometimes we just need to get away from it all.  The Handyguys are no exception… [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #53 - Mowers, Drills and Garbage Disposals The Handyguys answers some questions and then discuss Garbage Disposals First of all, please watch our videos from Episode #52 and  take our survey.  We would love some  more feedback! A garbage disposal is something most of us have but the troubleshooting  instructions are probably missing..  The Handyguys discuss ways to fix these little beasts when they [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #52 - Two Handy Faucet Installations The Handyguys upgrade their faucet hardware and provide videos to prove it! Many weeks ago we promised to talk about faucet installation. Brian recently installed a great Price Pfister Ashfield for his powder room.  Paul installed a Grohe Arden mini set in his master bathroom. But  before we can talk about basic plumbing and installing fixtures, we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #51 - 10 Handyguy Questions…Rapid Fire! Can Brian succinctly answer 10 unrelated questions in a single episode? Listen to the podcast to find out! In this episode, Paul pulls 10 questions from our listeners and forums around the Internet.   It is Brian’s job to provide brilliant answers in the space of one episode.  Some of these questions are from the Yahoo Answers site [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #50.5 - Handy Snow Blowers The Handyguys are sick of snow.  Is it time to purchase a new power tool? If you live anywhere north of the Mason Dixon Line, you are probably fed up with the snow and ice that covers our sidewalks and driveways.  For the handyguy budgeting for his or her next power tool, a snow blower may [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #50 - The Table Saw Guide The Handyguys suspect that a lot of handguys would love to own a table saw.  But, is this a tool that the average handyguy should own?  Brian and Paul discuss whether this tool should be included in your toolkit workshop. The issue of table saws was brought up by Bill, a regular listener I am just getting [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #49 - Basement Mistakes The Handyguys answer a basement remodeling question and then list some basement mistakes. The basement finishing topic is popular among handy folks around the home. Many handyguys across America and the world have basements that they want to remodel to create new livable space. Basements are no longer scary, dungy places but can become [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #48 - Dangerous Handyguy Tools The Handyguys address carpet padding removal and  dangerous household Tools Happy 2009!  The Handyguys are back from hiatus and ready to address another year of handyman Handyguy topics.  We have new voice-over talent, new music and a new look to the website.  We also have a clean studio (thanks Brian!) and we are ready to go.  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #47 - Home Movies The Handyguys Review “Home Movies” Home movies? Yes, movies about your home. As we wind down what has been a great first year for The Handyguys Podcast we decided we would take a break from working on our Honey Do List and watch a couple of movies. Listen to the podcast for our complete review and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #46 - Attic venting and compressors The Handyguys take a listener question about attic venting then talk about air compressors and air tools First up - A question from Natalie I live in an 1957 government built home that has a lot of open areas at the bottom of the roof, but none on the top. There is an open space at [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #45 - Innovative Tools The Handyguys discuss some innovative tools and interview a tool inventor. This show features some innovative tools. You may want to consider them for Christmas gifts for the handy person on your gift giving list. First off, check out our Handyguys Stocking Stuffer List Two weeks ago we published a list of unique stocking stuffers. There you will find the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #44 - Stocking Stuffers The Handyguys Podcast discuss some unique stocking stuffer gift ideas for this Christmas season. So you want to purchase some nice gifts for the handyguy in your life but you don’t want to break the bank.  You could go to your local big box store and pick up some screw drivers or duct tape, but that’s [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #43 - Home Safety The Handyguys Discuss DIY Home Safety Tips Much of the safety information discussed here is courtesy of www.homesafetycouncil.org. The Handyguys use this as the basis for discussion. Listen to the podcast for our thoughts on these safety items. This show was made possible by the support of Handi-Ramp, manufacturers of the unique, dimpled aluminum Non-Skid Treads. Don’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #42 - Monitoring Your Power Consumption A review of the Powercost MonitorTM A couple months ago, the Handyguys heard about a device that can tell you your current home power consumption and hourly cost for electricity.  The device is the Power Cost Monitor from Blue Line Innovations.   We contacted the company and got some units to try out.  Here is our review [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #41 - Mighty Putty The Handyguys discuss how to use Mighty Putty, answer a listener question and talk about Honey Do Lists. Thanks to Mighty Putty for sponsoring this episode. We have all seen Mighty Putty advertise on TV and all around the web. The Handyguys discuss how to properly use Mighty Putty to make sure your repair is successful. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #40 - Chainsaws and toilets? The Handyguys answer a question about chainsaws and toilets! Brian and Paul receive lots of good questions.  When we received a question from Suzanne about her toilet not flushing properly, we thought it would be an easy solution. However, upon studying the issue more closely, we realized that she had a non-standard toilet. Here is what she [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #39 - Can you save 50% with a space heater? Can you save 50% with a space heater? The Handyguys discuss this and also discuss a listener question. Question: Jennifer had some questions about a door that wasn’t hanging straight. Her issue was that the screws were pulling out of the jamb. This is usually an easy fix. Unfortunately for Jennifer it wasn’t, as her circumstances [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #38 - Energy Audit The Handyguys answer a listener question about PEX and then discuss home energy audits If you like our show please consider visiting for us in the Bloggers Choice Award, podcast category. The link is on the right hand side of our home page. The Handyguys answer a question from Tim: “Hi guys,  I appreciate what you are doing.  I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #37 - Your Hometown Home Show The Handyguys record from the floor of the Philadelphia Home Show. We check out new products for DIYers at the Philadelphia home show. This show is similar to many around the country. Listen to the podcast for our impressions and then decide if you should go yourself or not. This particular home show is mostly oriented to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #36 - Saving Money While Heating Your Home The Handyguys discuss ways to save money during this upcoming winter season. Part 2 of 2 on energy saving tips. Our first order of business is to respond to Phil’s followup question about replacing his rotted out garage doors.  Phil wanted to know if it is really worth buying insulated doors when the rest of his [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #35 - Energy Saving Ideas Episode #35 - The Handyguys discuss High Heating and Energy Bills PART 1 OF 2 Are high energy prices getting you down?  Check out the next two episodes of the Handyguys Podcast! Fossil fuel and energy prices are on the rise.  After a year of rising gasoline prices, homeowners are now faced with the challenge of heating their [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #34 - Preparing Your Home For Winter A Handyguys listener recommends a show on preparing your home for the winter.  The Handyguys respond! First of all, thanks to Mike for sending in a request for this show.  He provided a lot of great ideas and insights.  We will discuss many of his suggestions in this show. Before discussing winter prep, the Handyguys answer a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #33 - Fall Tree Care Yet one more item to add to your handyguy list… Tree care! Do you give your trees any attention in the fall?  The Handyguys discuss how the fall is an important time for both lawn care and tree care.  But before they discuss this topic, they respond to some listener questions and suggestions. In response to our [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #32 - America’s top Home Inspector The Handyguys go to the top dog to discuss home inspection! The Handyguys interview Brion Grant, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) , the oldest home inspection organization in North America.  Brion Grant explains the importance of hiring  the right home inspector; one you can trust and rely on. Handyguys Brian and Paul know [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #31 - Fall Preview The Handyguys Discuss upcoming fall show ideas The Handyguys have a short show for you this week. We are taking this opportunity to discuss some of our show ideas and to solicit feedback from our listeners for show ideas. Some up-coming topics: Head to Head tool Challenge, Circular saw The Home Inspection process and and interview with ASHI How to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website