DIY Home Improvement audio and video podcasts by The Handyguys

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 [...]

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Installing 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 [...]

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Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding Installation And Landscape Grading

Painting is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to change the look of a room.

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 [...]

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Installing Wood Floors On Concrete, Dripping Faucets And Finding 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 [...]

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Vehicle Choices, Air Conditioning Leaks And Mower Carb 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 [...]

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Replacing 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 [...]

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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. Â 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 [...]

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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.Â Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool.Â In fact several manufacturers make such a tool.Â Stihl calls theirs the “Kombi” because it [...]

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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?Â Are you spending too much?Â The servicemagic.com survey summarizes the actual cost of maintaining a home. While some homes are [...]

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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). Â Joan asks about the best finish for wood decking with undesirable variations in color. Â She [...]

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