Episode #40 – Chainsaws and toilets?

October 23, 2008
Mansfield Toilet

The Handyguys answer a question about chainsaws and toilets!
Brian and Paul receive lots of good questions.  When we received a question from Suzanne about her toilet not flushing properly, we thought it would be an easy solution. However, upon studying the issue more closely, we realized that she had a non-standard toilet.
Here is what she [...]

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Episode #39 – Can you save 50% with a space heater?

October 16, 2008
Heater

Can you save 50% with a space heater? The Handyguys discuss this and also discuss a listener question.
Question: Jennifer had some questions about a door that wasn’t hanging straight. Her issue was that the screws were pulling out of the jamb. This is usually an easy fix. Unfortunately for Jennifer it wasn’t, as her circumstances [...]

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Episode #38 – Energy Audit

October 9, 2008
Cold House

The Handyguys answer a listener question about PEX and then discuss home energy audits
If you like our show please consider visiting for us in the Bloggers Choice Award, podcast category. The link is on the right hand side of our home page.

The Handyguys answer a question from Tim:

“Hi guys,  I appreciate what you are doing.  I [...]

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Episode #37 – Your Hometown Home Show

October 2, 2008
One of our Microphones

The Handyguys record from the floor of the Philadelphia Home Show.
We check out new products for DIYers at the Philadelphia home show. This show is similar to many around the country. Listen to the podcast for our impressions and then decide if you should go yourself or not.
This particular home show is mostly oriented to [...]

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Episode #36 – Saving Money While Heating Your Home

September 25, 2008
Insulation in wall

The Handyguys discuss ways to save money during this upcoming winter season.
Part 2 of 2 on energy saving tips. Our first order of business is to respond to Phil’s followup question about replacing his rotted out garage doors.  Phil wanted to know if it is really worth buying insulated doors when the rest of his [...]

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Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas

September 18, 2008
Energy Star

Episode #35 – The Handyguys discuss High Heating and Energy Bills
PART 1 OF 2
Are high energy prices getting you down?  Check out the next two episodes of the Handyguys Podcast!
Fossil fuel and energy prices are on the rise.  After a year of rising gasoline prices, homeowners are now faced with the challenge of heating their [...]

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Episode #34 – Preparing Your Home For Winter

September 11, 2008
winter house

A Handyguys listener recommends a show on preparing your home for the winter.  The Handyguys respond!
First of all, thanks to Mike for sending in a request for this show.  He provided a lot of great ideas and insights.  We will discuss many of his suggestions in this show.
Before discussing winter prep, the Handyguys answer a [...]

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Episode #33 – Fall Tree Care

September 4, 2008
Fall Tree

Yet one more item to add to your handyguy list… Tree care!
Do you give your trees any attention in the fall?  The Handyguys discuss how the fall is an important time for both lawn care and tree care.  But before they discuss this topic, they respond to some listener questions and suggestions.
In response to our [...]

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Episode #32 – America’s top Home Inspector

August 28, 2008
House under magnify

The Handyguys go to the top dog to discuss home inspection!
The Handyguys interview Brion Grant, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) , the oldest home inspection organization in North America.  Brion Grant explains the importance of hiring  the right home inspector; one you can trust and rely on.
Handyguys Brian and Paul know [...]

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Episode #31 – Fall Preview

August 21, 2008
Thinking Handyguy

The Handyguys Discuss upcoming fall show ideas

The Handyguys have a short show for you this week. We are taking this opportunity to discuss some of our show ideas and to solicit feedback from our listeners for show ideas.
Some up-coming topics:

Head to Head tool Challenge, Circular saw
The Home Inspection process and and interview with ASHI
How to [...]

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