Battery String Trimmer opinions and a Contest
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we discuss our impressions of a battery-powered string trimmer and announce a contest to give one away! Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Battery Operated String Trimmer Paul … Continue reading Battery String Trimmer opinions and a Contest
Eye and Ear Protection
In this audio episode, The Handyguys talk about eye and ear protection and interview the inventor of Combo Glasses. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Eyes and Ears Safety and Protection We all know how important … Continue reading Eye and Ear Protection
Gas Can Safety and Square Foot Gardening
The Handyguys discuss the dangers of an empty can of fuel. In addition, we discuss how easy it is to create a square foot garden. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Handyguy Fact – Gas Can … Continue reading Gas Can Safety and Square Foot Gardening
Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood
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
No display on the thermostat and no AC
Handyguy Brian had the following conversation, via instant messaging, with his lovely wife (or so he thought) about how to troubleshoot a blank thermostat, no display, issue with a thermostat and no Air Conditioning (AC). No audio here. Some steps … Continue reading No display on the thermostat and no AC
Building a freestanding deck and dealing with voles
On this audio podcast, the Handyguys discuss Brian’s free-standing deck and Paul’s vole problems. How to Build Freestanding Decks There are several advantages to building a deck freestanding, not attached to your house, and few disadvantages. In the podcast, we … Continue reading Building a freestanding deck and dealing with voles
Got Voles? Voles in Lawn Can Cause Lawn Damage
Voles in the Yard or Lawn? If your lawn looked like this after the winter thaw, you may have a vole problem. The Handyguys will discuss this pest on our next podcast. Voles are rodents that spend most of their … Continue reading Got Voles? Voles in Lawn Can Cause Lawn Damage
Replacing Water Heater Expansion Tanks and Ipe Decking
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, Paul continues his discussion about his leaky hot water heater and Brian reveals what material he chose for his deck project. Temperature and Pressure T&P Valves and Expansion tanks Water heaters all … Continue reading Replacing Water Heater Expansion Tanks and Ipe Decking
A DIY custom closet – Build Your Own Custom Closet
Custom Handyman Closet There are many custom closet companies eager to install a quick and easy (if not expensive) closet system for storing all of your belongings. I decided to save some money by building DIY custom closet using the modern … Continue reading A DIY custom closet – Build Your Own Custom Closet
Repair a leaking water heater T&P and planning for a new deck
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, The Handyguys discuss their recent projects: repairing a leaky hot water heater and preparing for a new back yard deck. Water Heater Leaky T&P – Temperature and Pressure valve Leaks coming from … Continue reading Repair a leaking water heater T&P and planning for a new deck
Installing Recessed Lighting
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul discuss a listener’s question about recessed lighting. How to Install Recessed lighting We got the following question from Rob: I recently discovered your podcast and I love it. I’m … Continue reading Installing Recessed Lighting
Tiny Houses discussed
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, tiny houses are discussed as well as the announcement of office hours on Facebook. Tiny Houses Handyguy Brian read an article about small houses which prompted the discussion. The original article is … Continue reading Tiny Houses discussed
Repair, Cleaning and Refinishing Old Hardwood Floors
In this audio episode, The Handyguys address a listener question about how to rejuvenate the hardwood floors in his new old house. The question from Jeremy: Hi guys, just found your podcast and I love it. Working through the archives … Continue reading Repair, Cleaning and Refinishing Old Hardwood Floors
Foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, Frog Tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas cans
The Handyguys revisit some old issues and discuss some new ones: foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, Frog Tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas caps on this audio episode. Topic 1: The Moen faucet with foamy, smelly water. Paul discusses his … Continue reading Foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, Frog Tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas cans
How To Remove Wallpaper and Wallpaper Border Removal Tips
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we answer a listener question about how to remove wallpaper and discuss our own experiences with wallpaper removal. The question: …we recently moved into my wife’s grandmothers house. And well, it was … Continue reading How To Remove Wallpaper and Wallpaper Border Removal Tips
End Of Season Tractor Maintenance, Storing Your John Deere Tractor
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul discuss tractor maintenance and how to winterize your lawn and garden equipment and store your Deere tractor for the winter. Check your owner’s manual for specific end-of-season or storage … Continue reading End Of Season Tractor Maintenance, Storing Your John Deere Tractor
Cutting The Cable And Saving Money
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
Accessorizing a lawn tractor video – Aeration, hauling, bagging and more
In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we show you some aeration, hauling, bagging and other attachments that can add significant value and utility to your lawn tractor. We put some John Deere attachments & accessories through a workout … Continue reading Accessorizing a lawn tractor video – Aeration, hauling, bagging and more
Troubleshooting Ice Maker Not Making Ice And Lawn Aeration
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we start by discussing a question about ice makers not making ice and then get into some recent projects in our “What are ya doing lately” segment. Ice Maker Not Making Ice … Continue reading Troubleshooting Ice Maker Not Making Ice And Lawn Aeration
Landscape Lighting Options, Solar And Low Voltage
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we discuss solar and low voltage landscape lighting. Pros and Cons of Solar versus Low Voltage landscape lighting Solar Pros Easy to install You don’t need an outlet or transformer Long lasting … Continue reading Landscape Lighting Options, Solar And Low Voltage
How To Care For Granite
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast The Handyguys discuss granite care and granite counter-top maintenance Granite Care The Handyguys discuss: Granite generally requires re-sealing every 1-3 yrs. Check with your installer to see what they recommend. Topical vs … Continue reading How To Care For Granite
Tractor and Mower Maintenance Video – Oil, Fuel, Air, Grease and Spark
In this video episode of The Handyguys, we discuss some common tractor and mower maintenance for your John Deere. We discuss changing oil, checking air filters, the location of spark plugs, grease points and fuel filters. John Deere sells a … Continue reading Tractor and Mower Maintenance Video – Oil, Fuel, Air, Grease and Spark
Hurricane Preparedness
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
Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
Our friends over at John Deere sent us some great lawn care information that we wanted to share with everyone before Labor Day. There is no audio or video with this post. A survey with Harris Interactive found out that … Continue reading Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
Tween Painting Party And Foamy Faucet Trouble
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we discuss if giving a pre-teen free rein on painting her room with her friends is a good idea, we then discuss a vexing issue with Paul’s kitchen sink faucet. Pre-teen Painting … Continue reading Tween Painting Party And Foamy Faucet Trouble
Upgrading Door Security And A DIY Flowchart
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