The Handyguys Podcast

Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction Manual

March 26, 2009

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, [...]

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Episode #57 – Springtime House Inspection

March 19, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #56 – Deck Material and Design Part 2

March 12, 2009

This western red cedar pergola makes a nice addition to an existing deck

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 [...]

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Episode #55 – Deck Material and Design Part 1

March 5, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #54 – Keeping the noise out

February 26, 2009

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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… [...]

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Episode #53 – Mowers, Drills and Garbage Disposals

February 19, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #52 – Two Handy Faucet Installations

February 12, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #51 – 10 Handyguy Questions…Rapid Fire!

February 5, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #50.5 – Handy Snow Blowers

January 29, 2009

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 [...]

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Episode #50 – The Table Saw Guide

January 21, 2009

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 [...]

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