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Replacing water tank and lines on GE side by side refrigerator

In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast Handyguy Paul replaces the water tank on his GE Side By… [Watch the video]

Replacing water tank and lines on GE side by side refrigerator Replacing water tank and lines on GE side by side refrigerator

Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install?

Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install? The Handyguys find out. Watch this video to see if Handyguy… [Watch the video]

Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install? Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install?

Handyguys Visit Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel

The Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel The Handyguys took a day off to discover a long lost Railroad tunnel.… [Watch the video]

Handyguys Visit Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel Handyguys Visit Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel

Freestanding Ipe deck features and best practices

In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast we showcase some of the features of a freestanding Ipe… [Watch the video]

Freestanding Ipe deck features and best practices Freestanding Ipe deck features and best practices

Accessorizing a lawn tractor video – Aeration, hauling, bagging and more

In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast we show you some aeration, hauling, bagging and other… [Watch the video]

Accessorizing a lawn tractor video – Aeration, hauling, bagging and more Accessorizing a lawn tractor video - Aeration, hauling, bagging and more

Tractor and Mower Maintenance Video – Oil, Fuel, Air, Grease and Spark

In this video episode of The Handyguys we discuss some common tractor and mower maintenance for your… [Watch the video]

Tractor and Mower Maintenance Video – Oil, Fuel, Air, Grease and Spark Tractor and Mower Maintenance Video - Oil, Fuel, Air, Grease and Spark

How to sharpen a mower blade video

Sharpening your mower blade

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 We didn’t 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

circuit board

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

House Questions

The Handyguys receive many questions from our listeners but there is one listener who has sent a plethora of questions all by 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. Woodpeckers making unwanted holes in the [...]

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Eposode #112 – Safety First

Danger Sign

There are dangers lurking around around your home! The Handyguys guys discuss some safety precautions that every homeowner and every Handyguy should consider when working around the home. We can’t cover every aspect of home safety in this podcast but we can provide a quick overview. If you are new homeowner or a handyguy, please [...]

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Avoiding Poison Ivy And Plumbing Tips

Creeping Poison Ivy

The Handyguys discuss another challenge for home improvement, poison ivy. How to get rid of it and how to keep from getting the rash. We end the show with a follow-up to a brief plumbing question from last week. Poison Ivy Identifying it Brian was always taught “3 leaves and shiny” but that is not [...]

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DIY And Home Improvement Book Recommendations

Overwhelmed by books

The Handyguys discuss their favorite DIY and Home Improvements books. The Handyguys have quite a selection of books that have accumulated over the years. We cant talk about all of them but we would love to highlight our favorites. You need to listen to the podcast for our commentary on each handyman tome. You can get [...]

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Master Electrician Interview

Electrical

The Handyguys talk to Wayne Gilchrist from http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com. How does a homeowner get started working with electricity? The Handyguys of been involved in electrical projects since they were youngsters.  Handyguy Paul stuck his finger in a light socket when he was in Kindergarten and learned firsthand about household AC!   Both of the Handyguys have [...]

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Keeping Pests Out Of The Garden And How To Mulch

Scarecrow Sprinkler

The Handyguys discuss keeping critters out of you garden, mulching and considering a fence. Critters in the garden What kind of critters? The question that prompted this discussion was about keeping neighborhood cats out of your flower beds. What about deer? What about keeping rabbits out of your lettuce garden? We discuss several methods that [...]

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Building A Shed And Led Light Bulb Opinions

Different colored sheds

We address a question about shed materials and foundations as well as briefly discuss LED light bulbs. Sheds The Handyguys received a call from Rick from Sawdust Chronicles and The Splintered Board podcasts.  He asked What materials are good for shed siding? Do I need a concrete slab for my shed? Great questions Rick. Materials [...]

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