The Handyguys Podcast » motion detector http://www.handyguyspodcast.com The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:22:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/feed/podcast/ The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. Our weekly podcasts are posted every Thursday at 5PM Eastern Time. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! The Handyguys clean The Handyguys us@handyguyspodcast.com us@handyguyspodcast.com (The Handyguys) 2007-2011 The Handyguys Podcast DIY, Home Improvement, Tool Reviews, Basement finishing, plumbing, electrical The Handyguys Podcast » motion detector http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/wp-content/media/HPG_Logo_144x144.jpg http://www.handyguyspodcast.com TV-G Weekly Fall Home Improvement Checklist http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/722/episode-89-fall-checklist/ http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/722/episode-89-fall-checklist/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:42:38 +0000 The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=722 Win this toolkit. Click on the picture to learn how! Hint: ideal use of duct tape winsHow 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 [...] Related shows:
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How do you get your house ready for the Winter Season?

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

Win this toolkit. Click on the picture to learn how! Hint: valid use of duct tape wins!

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 had all the supplies we needed to get our houses in order.

  • As the days get shorter and darker, it is a good time to check all of your outdoor lights.  Make sure they work.
    As part of our True Value Blog Squad participation Paul was able to discover these fancy CFLs at our local True Value. They look great don’t you think?

    Paul was able to discover these fancy CFLs at our local True Value. They look great don’t you think?

    Perhaps it is time to install a light with a motion detector to secure your outdoor entrances and windows.

  • Also, you can now get some wife pleasing outdoor CFL lights.  You don’t have to settle on the curly cue CFL bulbs
  • Watch out for leaks and/or water penetration.
    • gutters/downspouts
    • grade flowing toward house
    • clear insulation around soffit vents to avoid ice dams
  • Bring in your outdoor furniture
  • Replace the grates and flavor bars on your Grill.  True Value has the parts you need for this.

    old_new_grill

    Why not refresh your busted down grill and enjoy a few more cookouts this season. Paul picked up the new flavor bars and grate at True Value. The steaks came from the cow he bought.

  • Winterize your yard tools
  • Seal/weatherstrip and caulk around window and doors and latch those windows for the winter
  • Insulate your unfinished basement.. especially around the rim joist
  • Clean your Dryer Vent before it is too cold to work outside
  • Install some heavy drapes on your windows to stop drafts.  That’ s what they did in the old days.
  • Last chance for pre-winter fertilizer.
  • Final chance for exterior touch up paint
  • Is it time to stain the Deck in the fall?  Isn’t the sun closer to earth in the Winter?  Brian says no.  Paul says yes. Which is it?
Disclosure
We were one of five bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. We have been compensated for our time commitment to the program and our DIY projects as well as our posts about our experience. We have also been compensated for the materials needed for our DIY project and this giveaway. However, our opinions are entirely our own and we have not been paid to publish positive comments.

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  1. Summer Home Improvement
  2. DIY And Home Improvement Book Recommendations
  3. Using Leaf Blowers Vs Rakes And Repairing Leaky Showers

]]> http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/722/episode-89-fall-checklist/feed/ 4 attic,CFL,checklist,contest,Decks,DIY,DIY Blog Squad,drapes,Energy Savings,Free,Giveaway,grill 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. 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 (http://startrightstarthere.com/)had all the supplies we needed to get our houses in order. * As the days get shorter and darker, it is a good time to check all of your outdoor lights.  Make sure they work. Perhaps it is time to install a light with a motion detector to secure your outdoor entrances and windows. * Also, you can now get some wife pleasing outdoor CFL lights.  You don't have to settle on the curly cue CFL bulbs * Watch out for leaks and/or water penetration. * gutters/downspouts * grade flowing toward house * clear insulation around soffit vents to avoid ice dams * Bring in your outdoor furniture * Replace the grates and flavor bars on your Grill.  True Value (http://startrightstarthere.com/) has the parts you need for this. * Winterize your yard tools * Seal/weatherstrip and caulk around window and doors and latch those windows for the winter * Insulate your unfinished basement.. especially around the rim joist * Clean your Dryer Vent before it is too cold to work outside * Install some heavy drapes on your windows to stop drafts.  That' s what they did in the old days. * Last chance for pre-winter fertilizer. * Final chance for exterior touch up paint * Is it time to stain the Deck in the fall?  Isn't the sun closer to earth in the Winter?  Brian says no.  Paul says yes. Which is it? Disclosure We were one of five bloggers selected by True Value (http://startrightstarthere.com/) to work on the DIY Squad. We have been compensated for our time commitment to the program and our DIY projects as well as our posts about our experience. We have also been compensated for the materials needed for our DIY project and this giveaway. However, our opinions are entirely our own and we have not been paid to publish positive comments. The Handyguys clean 21:37