The Handyguys Podcast

Episode #30 – Home Security, Home surveillance and Home Automation

August 14, 2008

The Handyguys provide an introduction to DIY home security, surveillance and automation.
The Handyguys give an overview of these technologies in this episode. We may dedicate a show to each of these topics later in the year. If you have any specific products that you would like discussed or have any questions on DIY home automation, [...]

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Episode #29 – Fall Lawn Care

August 7, 2008

The Handyguys address the soon-to-come fall lawn care season.
Before The Handyguys talk about fall lawn care they address a listener question.
TerBeek sent us the following message -

How can I remove a broken drill bit from the window moulding without damaging the moulding? We were drilling a pilot hole for hardware to [...]

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Episode #28 – Porch Post Repair and Jigsaw Challenge

July 31, 2008

Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw

The Handyguys, Brian and Paul, first take a question from our call in line regarding repair of rotted porch posts. We then move into a Head to Head tool challenge to test out jigsaws and then wrap up with a new segment Buy, Borrow or Rent. We also discuss tool borrowing Etiquette.
Listener Questions
First off, the [...]

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Episode #27 – Prepare your home for sale

July 24, 2008

Can You Sell Your Home In a Downturn Market? The Handyguys Say “Yes”!

This show is sponsored by Basement Waterproofing

First off, Brian and Paul discuss the Wall Street Journal article entitled “Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It?”
The Handyguys agree with the author, M.P. McQueen, that a big ticket upgrade will not pay for itself [...]

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Episode #26 – Sharp Dressed Handyguy

July 17, 2008

Dare to be a sharp dressed handyguy!
Those old jeans have got to go. They always get holes in the knees and you end up wearing them out on those tough handyguy jobs. Consider becoming a sharp dressed and smart dressed handyguy with the proper handyguy attire.
You probably thought you could just grab the [...]

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Episode #25 – Gluing it

July 10, 2008

The Handyguys revisit a bit of advice on keeping your lawn green and discuss various types of glues, in particular, EcoGlue Premium Wood Adhesive
Read on and listen to the podcast for details of a wood glue and tool bag giveaway from Eclectic Products.
First off – Good advice or bad advice
The Handyguys re-visit keeping your lawn [...]

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Episode #24 – Fixing That Old BBQ Gas Grill

July 3, 2008

The Handyguys discuss fixing that old BBQ grill that no longer cooks as well as it should.
Does one side of your grill heat better then the other? Does it take a long time to cook your steaks on your outdoor grill? Don’t go out and buy a new grill… a couple new grill parts is [...]

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Episode #23 – Trellis plans and listener questions

June 26, 2008

Trellis Plans

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Episode #22 – Part 2: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)

June 19, 2008

Basement Interview part 2

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Episode #21 – Part 1: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)

June 12, 2008

The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview of a basement refinishing expert Roger German.
Part 1 of 2 of Roger German’s interview, Part 5 of the basement finishing series.
Brian and Paul are fortunate for the opportunity to interview an author and basement finishing expert. Roger German is the author of Remodeling a [...]

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