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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!

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Category: Home Technology

Home Technology, Video Podcasts5 Comments

Wired Networking

November 28, 2012April 20, 2021 The Handyguys

Wired networking has been around a long time and has progressed through many topologies and technologies. The Handyguys discuss the advantages of wired networking, when to use wired networking and what the pieces of a complete solution look like. Components of a … Continue reading Wired Networking

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology1 Comment
True Value DIY Blog Squad and The Handyguys

Audio Podcasting Gear We Use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad

June 24, 2011April 10, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we answer a question we get a lot: What gear do we use to make our show? We also announce our participation in the True Value Blog Squad. Podcasting Audio Gear Sorry, … Continue reading Audio Podcasting Gear We Use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology2 Comments
DIY Home Inspection Checklist Download (PDF)

Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood

May 27, 2011April 10, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we honor Home Inspection Month by talking home inspections and discussing our DIY Home Inspection Checklist, we also talk about selecting plywood. Home inspection month April was Home Inspection Month. See http://www.ashi.org/media/psalist.asp … Continue reading Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology12 Comments
Cut the cable, go off the grid

Cutting The Cable And Saving Money

October 21, 2010April 8, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we discuss “Cutting The Cable” and moving off of the telecommunication and entertainment grid. How much do you pay for your home phone and TV entertainment? You can save a lot of … Continue reading Cutting The Cable And Saving Money

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology5 Comments
Hurricane Earl from the ISS

Hurricane Preparedness

September 1, 2010April 6, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio podcast we comment on the most common tips for hurricane preparedness, add a few of our own, and then interview a Handyguys Podcast fan and hurricane veteran. For complete preparedness tips please check out these resources: www.nhc.noaa.gov … Continue reading Hurricane Preparedness

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology2 Comments
Door Devil Anti-Kick and Door Frame Repair Kit

Upgrading Door Security And A DIY Flowchart

August 19, 2010April 6, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio podcast, The Handyguys discuss how to upgrade the entry doors in your house, with a Door Devil™, for increased security and then discuss a flowchart for determining if DIY projects are right for you. Door Security The … Continue reading Upgrading Door Security And A DIY Flowchart

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology1 Comment
True Value Blog Squad and The Handyguys

Installing A Carbon Monoxide Detector

August 10, 2010April 6, 2021 The Handyguys

In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we introduce our participation on the 2010 True Value DIY Blog Squad and then discuss carbon monoxide detectors. True Value DIY Blog Squad First up, The Handyguys Brian and Paul would like … Continue reading Installing A Carbon Monoxide Detector

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology, Plumbing11 Comments

Exploding Water Heaters And Home Networking

February 12, 2010April 1, 2021 The Handyguys

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 … Continue reading Exploding Water Heaters And Home Networking

Audio Only Podcasts, Garage Organization, Home Technology8 Comments

Garage Heater Options And CarMD Discussion

January 22, 2010April 1, 2021 The Handyguys

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 … Continue reading Garage Heater Options And CarMD Discussion

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DIY Drama, Old Tractors And New Counters

October 22, 2009March 27, 2021 The Handyguys

DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters We start off by talking about the True Value DIY Drama contest. You can win $5000 if your story is chosen as a winner. Brian and Paul have both had some drama but … Continue reading DIY Drama, Old Tractors And New Counters

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical, Energy Savings, Home Technology, ToolsLeave a comment

Fein Tools And The Smart Grid

June 4, 2009March 25, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys start out discussing some tools for Father’s Day. Instead of doing a gift guide, we decided to ask our twitter followers (follow @handyguys ) what they would like us to discuss as a great Father’s Day gift for … Continue reading Fein Tools And The Smart Grid

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology2 Comments

What To Do When You Leave Your House For Vacation

April 2, 2009March 25, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys discuss how to prepare your home when it is not in use! Brian and Paul first answer a question they received from Greg: Our home is about a year and a half old, and we have a problem … Continue reading What To Do When You Leave Your House For Vacation

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology2 Comments

Home Safety

November 13, 2008March 15, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys Discuss DIY Home Safety Tips Much of the safety information discussed here is courtesy of www.homesafetycouncil.org. The Handyguys use this as the basis for discussion. Listen to the podcast for our thoughts on these safety items. This show … Continue reading Home Safety

Audio Only Podcasts, Home Technology21 Comments

Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&

August 14, 2008March 15, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys provide an introduction to DIY home security, surveillance and automation. The Handyguys give an overview of these technologies in this episode. We may dedicate a show to each of these topics later in the year. If you have … Continue reading Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&

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