The Handyguys Podcast

Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters

October 22, 2009

You need to listen to the podcast to hear Paul

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 [...]

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Episode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumps

October 15, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions

October 8, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading

October 1, 2009

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 on what [...]

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Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains

September 24, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair

September 18, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #80 – Porch posts

September 10, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant

September 4, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool

August 27, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit?

August 20, 2009

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 [...]

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