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Episode #99 – Water Heaters and Home Networking

February 12, 2010
Basic components of a water heater, T&P, expansion tank, water supply, gas line

Exploding water heaters and home networking are discussed on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast.

Can a hot water heater really explode? The Handyguys address a comment on their website regarding a hot water heater that has expanded and caused the pipes above to leak. Fortunately, there were no explosions. The Handyguys also [...]

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Episode #98 – squirrels and carpet

February 4, 2010
Squirrels can Destroy

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 #97 – Water Pressure, Fixing a Wall and a New Tool

January 28, 2010
Busted Pipe

The Handyguys received a distraught email from one of our listeners regarding a DIY disaster. It seems that Leroy has the challenge of fixing a hack job from the previous homeowner.
Hi guys, I recently purchased a house. The home was built in 1990. In the master bedroom there is an 8 inch paper boarder [...]

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Episode #96 – Garage Heaters and CarMD Follow-up

January 22, 2010
Kerosene Heater

In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we take a question on garage heaters and have some follow-up thoughts on the CarMD product we discussed in episode 91.
Garage Heaters
We received a great question from Captain Kent about heating his garage so he can work on his honey do list. Its excerpted here:
Hi guys! I have [...]

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Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen

December 17, 2009
Tile for Handyguy Paul

The Handyguys discuss doing a tile back-splash.
Preparations
You need to make sure your wall is smooth and clean. Measure and decide what areas of your back-splash you want to cover. When buying tile make sure you account for waste and bad cuts.
Layout
Decide on your layout. If you go horizontal you will have significantly fewer cuts. If [...]

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Episode #89 – Fall Checklist

November 13, 2009
Win this toolkit. Click on the picture to learn how! Hint: ideal use of duct tape wins

How do you get your house ready for the Winter Season?

Join the Handyguys in a not-so-methodical checklist for the winter season.  This is not your every day handyman (or not so handyperson) checklist.  We have some extras you may not see on other lists. Listen to the podcast as we discuss these items. True Value [...]

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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 #56 – Deck Material and Design Part 2

March 12, 2009
This western red cedar pergola makes a nice addition to an existing deck

In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast the Handyguys Brian & Paul continue their interview with Paul Mackie from The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
This part of the interview contains discussion of:

Can a handyguy build his own deck.
Exotics versus cedar versus synthetics
Quality of cedar in various markets

Tips and considerations for a DIYer when building [...]

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Episode #53 – Mowers, Drills and Garbage Disposals

February 19, 2009
Garbage Disposal

The Handyguys answers some questions and then discuss Garbage Disposals
First of all, please watch our videos from Episode #52 and  take our survey.  We would love some  more feedback!

A garbage disposal is something most of us have but the troubleshooting  instructions are probably missing..  The Handyguys discuss ways to fix these little beasts when they [...]

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Episode #40 – Chainsaws and toilets?

October 23, 2008
Mansfield Toilet

The Handyguys answer a question about chainsaws and toilets!
Brian and Paul receive lots of good questions.  When we received a question from Suzanne about her toilet not flushing properly, we thought it would be an easy solution. However, upon studying the issue more closely, we realized that she had a non-standard toilet.

Here is what she [...]

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