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Episode #94 – Caulking Windows

January 7, 2010

The Handyguys discuss the the energy saving task of caulking windows.
Announcements
Before we discuss caulking windows we would like to remind our listeners and viewers of our recent video production on replacing a flush valve. In addition, we will be re-doing our “Fixing a Dishwasher” video in High Definition for additional clarity on the repair process. [...]

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Episode #70 – Electrical Toolkit and Surviving a Power Outage

June 25, 2009

First up the electrical tool kit we talk about some key tools for doing electrical work and comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called An Electrical Tool Kit by Brian Walo.
Fine Homebuilding says (About Brian Walo’s article):
He recommends three electrical testers, a variety of drivers (Phillips head, flat head, nut driver, and Robertson drivers), [...]

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Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen

May 21, 2009

The Handyguys Brian & Paul discuss a DIY kitchen remodel.
Some of the topics discussed in this podcast:

Planning
Skills
Tools
Timeline
Budget
When to bring in a professional

Listen to the podcast for details and enjoy the before and after pictures. The first three are before pictures. The rest are after. Click on any image for a full size view.

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Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction Manual

March 26, 2009

Knobs, switches and valves
The Handyguys provide an operations manual for your home.

When you buy a new piece of cool electronic gear, you get an owners manual that you can refer to when you need help. Unfortunately, your house—the biggest purchase you may ever make—doesn’t come with a manual. The Handyguys discuss all the typical switches, [...]

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Episode #42 – Monitoring Your Power Consumption

November 6, 2008

A review of the Powercost MonitorTM
A couple months ago, the Handyguys heard about a device that can tell you your current home power consumption and hourly cost for electricity. The device is the Power Cost Monitor from Blue Line Innovations. We contacted the company and got some units to try out. Here is our review [...]

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Episode #19 – Your Basement Material Guys

May 29, 2008

Part 4 in the Basement Finishing Series

The Handyguys are becoming the “Basementguys” in this new fourth installment of the basement series. The Handyguys discuss basement materials and revisit some old advice they gave about mowing lawns.

First up… a discussion about some advice that Handyguys gave in Episode #15 on lawn care. Is it true what [...]

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Episode #18 – Finished Basement Planning and Dealing with Building Codes

May 22, 2008

A nice door makes entering your basement inviting

The Handyguys give an overview of how to plan for your finished basement.
Part 3 in the Basement Finishing Series

Now that your basement is ready to finish, you need to develop a plan to execute that construction job down under. The Handyguys know some creative visionaries can see the complete construction plan in their head [...]

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Episode #17 – Is Your Basement Ready?

May 15, 2008

Another during and after picture of a Handyguys basement

The Handyguys help you determine whether your unfinished basement is suitable for finishing.
Part 2 in the basement finishing series.

Are you tired of that dirty old basement which is filled with all of the junk that you don’t need? Have you been waiting to use that pneumatic nailer you recently purchased? Then it is time to [...]

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