The Handyguys Podcast

Episode #10 – Deck Woods and Refinishing

March 27, 2008

The Handyguys discuss decking materials and refinishing your deck.
The weather is starting to get warmer and many of us are thinking about getting outside again to use our decks. If you have a deck, it is time to think about cleaning and refinishing your deck for the summer season. If you don’t have [...]

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Happy Easter!

March 20, 2008

The Handyguys are off this week but will be back next week with a show on Decks. We will look at outdoor decking materials and deck maintenance. Check us out next week.
Upcoming show schedule:
The Deck Show
The Ladder Show
Hurricane Katrina Update
Have a great Easter!

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Episode #9 – Drill It!

March 13, 2008

Drills - From left to right - Milwalkee #1630, Makita HP1621FK, old Craftsman, Makita LXT BHP451, Milwalkee Magnum 0234, Bosch LIon PS20, Porter Cable 9966

The Handyguys discuss and test drills
In this episode, the Handyguys discuss the basic variety of drills. They also answer a couple questions about the the best drill to use for difficult jobs like putting large holes in joists and drilling holes in concrete.
There is an amazing variety of drills on the market today so [...]

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Episode #8 – In The Toilet!

March 6, 2008

The Handyguys talk about the dirty side of home improvement — well, unless you clean it regularly. The toilet is something nearly everyone owns (unless you live in back woods Appalachia), and everyone has to address the persnickety problems presented by a toilet.
When a toilet fails, you may be left with a water bill [...]

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Episode #7 – Broken Glass

February 28, 2008

The Handyguys discuss fixing windows, answering a question from a listener regarding the repair of glass on a modern vinyl window. But before dealing with that issue, the Handyguys discuss covering the glass with window films.
There are two major window film products. Many of you have probably seen the product that covers the entire window [...]

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Winner

February 28, 2008

Thanks to all those who responded to our question about WD-40. The winner is Michael B.

Michael will receive a Smart Straw can, a Big Blast can, and a No-Mess Pen — all compliments of WD-40. We will be providing a review of the new Smart Straw on a future episode. Maybe Michael will also give [...]

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Episode #6 – The Tool Kit

February 21, 2008

In this show, The Handyguys detail the basic Handyguy Toolkit that every homeowner should have. We also have our first free giveaway contest. Listen to the podcast for details.
But first The Handyguys discuss a new Mantis Cordless Reel Mower. This new battery-powered mower weighs only 25 pounds and is powered by a 24-volt NiCad [...]

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Episode #5 – Compress It!

February 14, 2008

It’s time for another Handyguys tool challenge. On this show, the Handyguys take two very different compressors and run them through their paces. The listeners get to hear the difference between a small Makita MAC700 2 HP 2.6-gallon “hot dog” compressor and an older Porter-Cable compressor similar to the CPF4515 [...]

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Episode #4 – Get Organized

February 7, 2008

The Handyguys talk about two big topics in home improvement today: a house that is “green” and a house that is organized. First is a discussion of a new product called the GreenSwitch. GreenSwitch is a wireless system that allows you to control several electrical switches and receptacles with a single switch. [...]

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Episode #3 – The Cut-up show

January 31, 2008

Show #3 The Cut-up Show
In this show the Handyguys have their first Head to Head Tool Challenge, comparing a traditional corded Milwaukee sawzall against a Makita cordless reciprocating saw. But before they get to the tool challenge, the Handyguys finish their tips on the proper tools for a good paint job.
There are not as [...]

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