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Basement Finishing Series

Episode #98 – squirrels and carpet

February 4, 2010

The Handyguys take two fan questions on very different topics. Destructive squirrels and carpeting options for a basement.
Squirrels
The Handyguys received the following question from Larry, a listener of the show:
Hi, I have squirrels eating away at the lead pipe flashing (roof jack). that surround the PVC vent pipes that extend out of the roof and [...]

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Episode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumps

October 15, 2009

Water powered backup sump pumps
Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate.

In this episode we address backup sump pumps, in particular water powered sump pumps. We were contacted by a listener via twitter and asked [...]

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Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal

August 6, 2009

In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal
First up, we get right to Will’s question
Hiya Handyguys,

We have just bought our first home ever! It’s an older, fixer-upper house in a historic district in Knoxville, TN.

I painted houses professionally for a few [...]

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Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions

July 30, 2009

The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems.
Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in summary is
I live in a ranch style house that has two HVAC zones. We spend most of [...]

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Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning

July 16, 2009

Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning

First off – The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question.

Julianne asks:
Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. When you walk in the door, you have the choice of going upstairs where there is a kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms… Or you have the [...]

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Episode #61 – Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions

April 23, 2009

Having to pump water from a finished basement is a costly mistake

Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions
First off – The Handyguys welcome listeners from RFC Radio and give them a brief background on The Handyguys.
Costly DIY Mistakes

This week we talk about the most costly mistake a DIYer can make when finishing a basement—not taking care of potential water issues before finishing your basement. Water can damage [...]

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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 #49 – Basement Mistakes

January 15, 2009

The Handyguys answer a basement remodeling question and then list some basement mistakes.

The basement finishing topic is popular among handy folks around the home. Many handyguys across America and the world have basements that they want to remodel to create new livable space. Basements are no longer scary, dungy places but can become [...]

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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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