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Episode #106 – Energy Star Fraud and Basement Egress

April 8, 2010

The Handyguys cover two topics in this show. We discuss fraud, abuse and lack of accountability with the U.S. government’s Energy Star program and then discuss basement egress requirements. Energy Star Fail The Government Accountability Office (GAO) [sorry, said it wrong in the podcast] investigated the EPA and Department of Energy’s Energy Star Program and [...]

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Episode #69 – Air-conditioning Troubleshooting checklist

June 18, 2009

In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss air-conditioning. Air-conditioning is not something the typical handyguy or girl is familiar with. We turn it on and expect it to work as designed. What can we do if it doesn’t cool? Are there specific things to look for before calling in a pro to troubleshoot? [...]

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Episode #62 – Primer, PEX and CFLs

April 30, 2009

Skipping primer or improperly prepping a surface for paint cant be a Costly DIY Mistake

Primer, PEX and CFLs Costly Handyguy Mistakes: Primer. Use it or lose it. The Handyguys continue their new segment this week called Costly DIY Mistakes. These are mistakes are ones we have personally seen or have been asked about by our listeners. This weeks mistake is not using primer when painting. The Handyguys discuss when [...]

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Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas

September 18, 2008

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

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