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Episode #101 – Modern Appliances Stink

February 26, 2010
Modern Appliances

The Handyguys discuss why modern appliances suck stink and briefly discuss how to fix a whirlpool GS6SHEXNL00 side by side refrigerator.
The Handyguys are NOT appliance repairmen
First off – The Handyuys are NOT appliance repair guys. We are just a couple of handy homeowners who have attempted a couple appliance repairs ourselves. Please don’t call us [...]

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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 #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 #49 – Basement Mistakes

January 15, 2009
Don

The Handyguys answer a basement remodeling question and then list some basement mistakes.

The basement finishing topic is popular among handy folks around the home. Many handyguys across America and the world have basements that they want to remodel to create new livable space. Basements are no longer scary, dungy places but can become [...]

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Episode #22 – Part 2: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)

June 19, 2008
basement book picture

Basement Interview part 2

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Episode #21 – Part 1: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)

June 12, 2008
basement book picture

The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview of a basement refinishing expert Roger German.
Part 1 of 2 of Roger German’s interview, Part 5 of the basement finishing series.

Brian and Paul are fortunate for the opportunity to interview an author and basement finishing expert. Roger German is the author of Remodeling a [...]

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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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