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Episode #44 - Stocking Stuffers

User ImageThe Handyguys November 20th, 2008

 
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The Handyguys Podcast discuss some unique stocking stuffer gift ideas for this Christmas season.

Click for Full Size - Stocking Girl with HammerSo you want to purchase some nice gifts for the handyguy in your life but you don’t want to break the bank.  You could go to your local big box store and pick up some screw drivers or duct tape, but that’s kind of boring and what kind of message are you sending?   This sort of handyguy gift giving is inefficient and thoughtless.  You need to be more intentional about your gift giving while concentrating on the neglected items on the honey-do-list.

For instance,  your kitchen counter back splash has some cracked caulk… why not stick a tube of caulk in the stocking?  It’s not an exciting gift, but it will surely send your handyguy a hint!

click for fullsize - Eye ArmorIf your handyguy is often working without proper safety glasses, put some Eye Armor safety glasses in the stocking.  They are comfortable, fit over prescription glasses, and will preserve his eyes for all the other honey-do list items!

How about that unfinished basement that you would love to have finished.  Stick a copy of Roger German’s Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro) book in the stocking.

If you’re hoping to finally have a green lawn, you will need a soil test kit.

You want some shelves hung, how about a stud finder.

You get the idea.Nano

10 Handyguys stocking stuffer ideas!

  1. DAP Caulk
  2. Stanley Tripod Flashlight
  3. Stanley screwdriver
  4. Stanley 400 stud sensor
  5. Redback Maxistrike Hammer
  6. Eye Armor Safety Glasses
  7. Ipod Nano
  8. Leatherman Wave Multitool
  9. Soil test kit
  10. Basement book

These 10 items are discussed in detail during the podcast. This list is not complete, there are many interesting and unique items in our store. Feel free to browse. Purchases through our store help keep The Handyguys Podcast on the air. If you need any specific recommendations for a particular handyguy in your life feel free to contact us and we will help you out. Thank you for your support.

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

User ImageThe Handyguys June 19th, 2008

 
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The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview of a basement refinishing expert Roger German.

Part 2 of 2 of Roger German’s interview, Part 6 of the basement finishing series.

basement book picturePicture from book coverBrian and Paul complete their interview with basement remodeling expert Roger German. Mr. German is the author of Remodeling a Basement from the Taunton Press’ “Build Like a Pro” series of books. This is the second half of our interview.
In part 2 of the interview, Roger discusses the following:

  • Basement Extras
  • Lighting
  • Drop Ceiling vs. sheet rock
  • More on water mitigation

Thanks to listening to this interview with Roger German.

This post will conclude our 6 part series on basements. As always if you have any questions about any DIY or home improvement topics feel free to contact us. You may also comment on these posts.

In next weeks episode we will address several listener/reader questions as well as provide plans and give guidance on building and arbor for your garden.

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