The Handyguys Podcast

Episode #67 – Fein Fathers Day and Smart Grid

June 4, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #66 – Occupancy Inspection and Green Lawn Tools

May 29, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen

May 21, 2009

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.

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Episode #64 – Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes

May 14, 2009

Do you need to bend sheet metal? A "Brake" is the right tool foor the job. Click image to see full size.

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 [...]

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Episode #63 – Handyguy Hardwood Floors

May 7, 2009

This unique, high quality, floor was installed by Handyguy Brian. Listen to the podcast for details.

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 [...]

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Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs

April 30, 2009

Skipping primer or improperly prepping a surface for paint cant be a Costly DIY Mistake

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 [...]

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Episode #61 – Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions

April 23, 2009

Having to pump water from a finished basement is a costly mistake

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 [...]

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Episode #60 – Behind the Scenes with the Handyguys

April 16, 2009

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

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Happy Easter

April 9, 2009

We are spending time with family and friends and enjoying our week off.

We would like to take time to thank our listeners and subscribers, those that have patronized our store, and those companies that have sponsored various episodes and parts of the site. Without all of us working together this site would not be possible. [...]

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Episode #59 – What to do when you leave your house for vacation

April 2, 2009

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 [...]

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