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furnace

Episode #88 – Furnace Filters

November 5, 2009
Furnace Filters

Furnace filters are a critical component of your heating and cooling system.

Make sure they are changed regularly. We discuss the myriad of choices in furnace filters in this podcast.

The Handyguys group filters into three different categories, good, better and best. Whats best for one person may not be the best for another. The standard filters [...]

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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 #59 – What to do when you leave your house for vacation

April 2, 2009
Test your smoke detector

The Handyguys discuss how to prepare your home when it is not in use!
Brian and Paul first answer a question they received from Greg:

Our home is about a year and a half old, and we have a problem with a smoke detector.  This particular detector is in the center of the downstairs area of the [...]

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Episode #58 – The Home Owners Instruction Manual

March 26, 2009
Gas Valve and drain valve

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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