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Episode #64 – Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes

May 14, 2009
Do you need to bend sheet metal? A "Brake" is the right tool foor the job. Click image to see full size.

In this show we address a couple of listener questions about mower blades and metal brakes and then talk about another expensive DIY mistake.

First up is a question from David:
Do you guys have or know of any plans for a DIY metal brake? I need to cover the sills of my home windows, and [...]

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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 #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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