DIY Home Improvement audio and video podcasts by The Handyguys

Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice

In this video The Handyguys demonstrate the potential dangers of a nail gun’s power by taking it to a gun range and shooting a target at about 25 yards. Please do not try this at home, or anywhere, ever. It took a bit of practice, some fenagling with the right combination of nail guns, pressure [...]

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How To Cut Metal, CFL Safety And Water Saving Flush Valves

The Handygys discuss three topics on this audio podcast – what tools are used to cut metal, are CFLs safe in kids rooms and are water saving flush valves a good investment. Cutting metal From time to time homeowners need to cut metal. What do you use to cut metal? Paul grills Brian on what [...]

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Choosing a Sawzall Reciprocating Saw

The Handyguys look at some subtle differences between two models of Sawzalls and discuss when you would want each. Milwaukee Tools sent The Handyguys a press release describing two new Sawzalls. At first glance the specifications seemed the same. 6509-31 SAWZALLÂ® Recip Saw 6519-31 SAWZALLÂ® Recip Saw 3/4â€ Stroke Length 12 Amp Motor 0-3,000 SPM [...]

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Choosing A Small Trailer And Eliminating Skunks

Avoiding skunks in your yard and an answer to “Does a handyguy need a trailer?” We cover both topics in this show. Skunks Skunks, how do you get rid of them? Don’t give them a reason to come into your yard. Make sure you don’t leave anything around for them to eat, dog or cat [...]

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Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps

Installing a sconce from Rejuvenation.com

In this video The Handyguys discuss installing a wall sconce to add ambiance lighting, that wont glare on the screen, to a basement home theater. Glare is the issue, planning is the answer When you are considering lighting for your home, whether it be for a home theater, television viewing area, home office, kitchen or [...]

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Selecting a John Deere Lawn Tractor 100 series 300 series

The Handyguys Discuss John Deere Residential Lawn Tractors The Handyguys are busy mowing and evaluating John Deere’s LA115 Lawn tractors this summer. In the first of our 5 part monthly series on residential Lawn tractors from John Deere, the Handyguys expose some of the differences between the entry level Deere 100 series and the higher [...]

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How to sharpen a mower blade video

In this video The Handyguys show you how to sharpen and balance a mower blade. Three different sharpening techniques are shown. Sharpening Three different sharpening techniques are shown Using a file Using a sander Using a grinder WeÂ didn’tÂ discuss using things like a dremel attachment or purpose built tools for sharpening. Blade Balancing When you sharpen [...]

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Summer Home Improvement

Yes, The Handyguys are planning to get a lot done on their Honey Do Lists but will also take some time for some fun with their families.

Summer is upon us and the Handyguys are busy working on some new projects. In this episode of the Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul provide a preview of things to come in the next few months. Website Changes – Video Before we preview our Summer content we want to highlight the changes to our website. [...]

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Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair

The Handyguys discuss fixing a Whirpool Gold refrigerator. The issue was the unit would not run when the light bulb was installed. Many people have reported various issues such as: Display on the control panel stops working Lights not working (even with new bulbs) Electrical noise or buzzing sound from behind Flickering lights No cooling [...]

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Listener Questions – The Steven Show

The Handyguys receive many questions from our listeners but there is one listener who has sent aÂ plethoraÂ of questions all byÂ himself. The Handyguys decided to tackle “Steven’s” questions all at once – rapid fire style. Here are the topics covered in this lightening round. Listen to the podcast for our answers. WoodpeckersÂ making unwanted holes in the [...]

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