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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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Best LED Shop Lighting

December 20, 2021January 5, 2022 The Handyguys

Brian explains how he solves his shop (or Garage?) lighting problems with just a few high bay LED Shop Lights. Brian used lights from Hyperlight https://amzn.to/33NmcrN For his very high ceilings, Brian chose to deploy 6 of the 250 watt … Continue reading Best LED Shop Lighting

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Automate your Outdoor Christmas Lights

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 The Handyguys

Add some smarts to your Outdoor Christmas lights or your landscape lighting. In this video, the Handyguys look at how to automate your outdoor Christmas Lights with the Lutron Caseta outdoor smart switch. Products mentioned: Lutron Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug … Continue reading Automate your Outdoor Christmas Lights

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How to Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Spring

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 The Handyguys

As the seasons change from winter to spring, you need to make sure your yard tools are ready to work after their winter hibernation. Before you head out to mow the lawn for the first time this spring, watch as the home … Continue reading How to Get Your Lawn Mower Ready for Spring

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Smart Thermostats: What You Need to Know

December 10, 2018January 29, 2019 The Handyguys

Looking to upgrade to a smart thermostat in your home? With a variety of options to consider, it can be challenging to decide which model is right for you and your space. Watch as home maintenance experts The Handyguys discuss some common … Continue reading Smart Thermostats: What You Need to Know

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Buying a Tankless Water Heater? What You Need to Know

June 22, 2018January 30, 2019 The Handyguys

Are you in the market for a new water heater? If you’re looking to replace your conventional storage water heater with something a little more energy efficient, you might want to learn more about tankless, or demand-type, water heaters. According … Continue reading Buying a Tankless Water Heater? What You Need to Know

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Smart Light Bulbs

April 4, 2018 The Handyguys

Have you ever forgotten to turn off a light in your home and been consumed by that thought as you drive to work? Or maybe, you’re napping on the couch and the light switch just feels too far away to … Continue reading Smart Light Bulbs

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TIVO ROAMIO REVIEW | HANDYGUYS TV

March 31, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, The Handyguys review the TiVO Roamio. This device helps to eliminate excess cords and cables in your TV. The TiVO Roamio is compatible with devices that are open the box, plug, and play. The main pro of … Continue reading TIVO ROAMIO REVIEW | HANDYGUYS TV

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Lutron Caseta and Amazon Alexa Integration | HANDYGUYS TV

March 29, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this final video on the Lutron Caseta lighting system, Handyguys Brian and Paul check Lutron Caseta and Amazon Alexa compatibility. In a previous video, The Handyguys check the Lutron Caseta’s compatibility with the Google Home. Lutron Caseta worked very … Continue reading Lutron Caseta and Amazon Alexa Integration | HANDYGUYS TV

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Will Lutron Caseta work without the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge? | HANDYGUYS TV

March 26, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul look into what happens to your Lutron Caseta system if your Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge should go out for whatever reason. This could occur is your internet goes down or if the bridge … Continue reading Will Lutron Caseta work without the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge? | HANDYGUYS TV

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Lutron Caseta and Google Home Integration | HANDYGUYS TV

March 22, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul check in on Lutron Caseta and Google Home compatibility. The Handyguys have been exploring the Lutron Caseta system and all of its benefits for the home owner. The Handyguys have checked the compatibility of other … Continue reading Lutron Caseta and Google Home Integration | HANDYGUYS TV

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Installing the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge | The Handyguys (Video)

March 16, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

The Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge is the device that brings this whole operation together seemlessly. In this video, Handyguy Brian explains how you can use the Smart Bridge to connect the Lutron Caseta home automation to your smart phone device. … Continue reading Installing the Lutron Caseta Smart Bridge | The Handyguys (Video)

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Using the Lutron Caseta App | HANDYGUYS TV

March 14, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

To continue this series on the Lutron Caseta Home Lighting System, The Handyguys teach viewers how to set up the Lutron Caseta app on their smart phone device. The Lutron Caseta app allows for different groupings for lighting such as … Continue reading Using the Lutron Caseta App | HANDYGUYS TV

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Using the Pico Remote for Lutron Caseta | Handyguys (Video)

March 12, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this Video, Handyguys Brian and Paul continue their series on the Lutron Caseta Home Lighting System by talking about the Pico remote that controls the whole system. This remote allows you to turn a normal circuit into a 3 … Continue reading Using the Pico Remote for Lutron Caseta | Handyguys (Video)

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Is the Lutron Caseta System Worth It? | HANDYGUYS TV

March 10, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguy Paul asks Handyguy Brian if he thinks that he Lutron Caseta Home Lighting system is worth it. Handyguy Brian explained that initially he was searching for a way to turn off all of the lights in … Continue reading Is the Lutron Caseta System Worth It? | HANDYGUYS TV

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Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting Closer Look | HANDYGUYS TV

March 8, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In the previous video, Handyguys Brian and Paul introduce the Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting system. In this video, they delve deeper into the ins and outs of this lighting home automation system, specifically the switches and dimmers. Handyguys Brian … Continue reading Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting Closer Look | HANDYGUYS TV

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Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting Introduction | THE HANDYGUYS

March 6, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul open up a series of videos on home automation lighting through Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting. Handyguy Brian has installed Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting in his house and talks about the pros … Continue reading Lutron Caseta Smart Home Lighting Introduction | THE HANDYGUYS

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Streaming Music to Onkyo Receiver with Chromecast Built-in

March 4, 2018May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

  In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul talk about the benefits of using the Onkyo Receiver. They use the Google Home app and a Google Home device to stream music to an Onkyo TX-8270 Stereo Receiver. The Onkyo Receiver … Continue reading Streaming Music to Onkyo Receiver with Chromecast Built-in

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Quiet Generator – Generac vs Honda Inverter Generators

November 29, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

Quiet Generator Noise level is an important characteristic of a generator, we all want a quiet generator. As requested in the comments on other videos, we provide a quick test to demonstrate how these two quiet generators stack up. We … Continue reading Quiet Generator – Generac vs Honda Inverter Generators

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Use STA-BIL to Winterize Your Power Tools

November 28, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys show how they use STA-BIL to ensure that their power tools, motorcycle, scooter, tractor, mower, generator, pressure washer and chainsaw start next spring. Thanks to STA-BIL for sponsoring this show. Continue reading Use STA-BIL to Winterize Your Power Tools

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How Often to Replace Your Smoke Alarms (Video)

November 7, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul briefly discuss some helpful tips when replacing your smoke detector. At the beginning of the video, Handyguy Paul shows Handyguys Brian his three new detectors. Homeowners should be aware that detectors undergo wear … Continue reading How Often to Replace Your Smoke Alarms (Video)

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Adding Multiple Users To Your Google Home Device (Video)

November 5, 2017October 18, 2017 The Handyguys

Google Home is great but what if you have multiple users with different Google accounts who want to use the device? In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul explain how to add multiple Google Home users to their home audio … Continue reading Adding Multiple Users To Your Google Home Device (Video)

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The Handyguys Unbox a Chromecast Ultra Device (Video)

November 3, 2017October 18, 2017 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul unbox a Chromecast Ultra Device. In previous videos, The Handyguys unbox and explore the features of the Chromecast. The Chromecast can be automated to lights in the home as well as TV usage. … Continue reading The Handyguys Unbox a Chromecast Ultra Device (Video)

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Setup of Google Chromecast TV – The Handyguys

November 1, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul teach viewers how to setup their Chromecast TV. Previously, The Handyguys unboxed a Chromecast. The Chromecast box includes a USB and an outlet on the Chromecast itself for an HDMI. This video is … Continue reading Setup of Google Chromecast TV – The Handyguys

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Chromecast TV Unboxing (Video) – The Handyguys

October 30, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul unbox a Chromecast TV. The Chromecast is a device that enables you to stream from a smart device onto a TV easily through casting. Previously, Handyguys Brian and Paul unboxed and setup for … Continue reading Chromecast TV Unboxing (Video) – The Handyguys

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Chromecast Audio and Google Home Integration

October 28, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul explore how to cast from the Google Home device onto their studio jobsite radio. The Chromecast Audio is a casting device. This device allows an individual to cast audio from an application on … Continue reading Chromecast Audio and Google Home Integration

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Using Google Home and Chromecast To Play Videos On Your TV

October 26, 2017May 7, 2021 The Handyguys

In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul use Chromecast and the Google Home to cast a Handyguys video onto a TV. In the past few episodes, Handyguys Brian and Paul have been exploring the home improvement benefits that can come … Continue reading Using Google Home and Chromecast To Play Videos On Your TV

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