When to Replace a Water Heater Water heaters are an energy intensive appliance. They are the second largest energy user in the home, and as they age they become less efficient, requiring even more energy. The Handyguys estimate the average water … Continue reading Water Heater Replacement (Video)
We talked about installing your own underground dog fence in the past but now we provide an overview of how to repair your underground fence when the wire gets cut (and it will eventually!). The wire provided in most DIY underground … Continue reading How to Repair an Underground Dog Fence
Brian explains that there is only one blade that you need for demolition. Watch the show to learn about demolition blades for reciprocating saws. Demolition blades for reciprocating saws A reciprocating saw is not a tool for fine detail work. Its … Continue reading What Blade To Use With Reciprocating Saw / Sawzall
What is the best air compressor for your nailers? There is a lot of jargon, CFM, gallons, PSI. We cut through the crap and picked what The Handyguys feel is the best air compressor for an average handyguy or gal. Best … Continue reading The best air compressor for your nailers
Security lighting is an inexpensive way to upgrade your homes safety. In this video, The Handyguys discuss how a homeowner should go about choosing lighting. The key to home security lighting is that it has motion sensing abilities AND dusk … Continue reading Security Lighting Options
The tire on your wheelbarrow, lawn tractor, snow blower or other piece of equipment goes flat. How do you repair a lawn mower tire? If its not obviously punctured, and if you can get air into it, you may be able to … Continue reading Lawn Mower Tire Repair For At-Home DIY-ers
The key thing with snow blower storage has to do with the fuel. Almost all fuel now contains ethanol and ethanol is a killer on small engines. In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul provide steps for storage of your … Continue reading Snow Blower Storage For Summer
Normally The Handyguys spend this time of year recommending gifts for the handy person in your life. The Handyguys love to demonstrate tools or other household products and gadgets that fit in the stocking. This year the Handyguys focus on clothing for … Continue reading Duluth Trading Company Christmas Box
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSDeck Lighting questions answered In this video the Handyguys answer some fan deck lighting questions. What is best, CFL, LED, Halogen, Incandescent? Does it really matter? What about low … Continue reading Deck Lighting questions answered
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSBelow is an article from our friends at Zillow. We know all our fans expect to see video with each post so The Handyguys decided to make a … Continue reading How to clean out a Garage
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSDisclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are The Handyguys. Please see below for additional disclosure. Impact Drivers Impact Drivers are very cool tools. They … Continue reading What bits for Makita Impact Drivers
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSIn this video the Handyguys discuss dishwasher detergent and why dishes often don’t get clean. We have received a lot of feedback on our video about fixing a … Continue reading What is the Best Dishwasher Detergent video
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSInstalling an underground electric dog fence is a great 5 step DIY project to protect your pet. 5 Steps to installing an electric dog fence Determine what kit … Continue reading Electric Dog Fence DIY 5 Steps Video
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSThis video outlines a key component to water heater maintenance that is often overlooked, the expansion tank. What does the expansion tank do? The expansion tank will allow … Continue reading Water Heater Maintenance Video
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSThe Handyguys review a plethora of mouse traps all purchased at our local hardware store. Whether you have mice, voles or rats, there is a trap for you. … Continue reading What is the best mouse trap?
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSWhich sander should you buy? Its better to ask which sander is right for the job you are doing. In this episode The Handyguys discuss which sander is right for … Continue reading Which sander is right for you?
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSHandyguy Brian saw an interesting DIY Soil pH Test (pH is a measure of acidity) test described on Facebook. We try it out and also try a commercially available DIY Soil pH … Continue reading Soil pH Test video
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSLED bulbs are the next generation of “green” lighting technology. The Handyguys talk about how LED Bulbs compare to CFLs and whether they are really friendly to the … Continue reading Led Bulbs
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSIn the latest episode The Handyguys discuss several ways to unclog toilets. Yes, you can use a typical plunger if you have a clogged toilet. It works most … Continue reading How to Unclog Toilets
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSThe Handyguys talk about ethanol mandates with Institute for Energy Research expert Daniel Simmons. We discuss the negative impacts of ethanol on our vehicles, small engines, the environment … Continue reading E15 Ethanol Mandate
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSA Hammer drill, when equipped with a masonry bit, are designed for drilling into stone, concrete, brick or mortar. When a hammer drill operates it rotates like a normal drill as well as … Continue reading Hammer Drills: When to use them and why?
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSIn this episode of The Handyguys podcast The Handyguys discuss Ipe Deck Maintenance, how to clean it and keep it looking awesome. Ipe Deck Maintenance Brian’s Ipe deck looked … Continue reading Ipe Deck Maintenance
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSThere are hundreds of toolbox choices on the market. The Handyguys discuss the big and small, soft and hard, tool specific or generic toolbox choices in this video. … Continue reading Toolbox Choices
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSIt doesn’t happen too often but it CAN happen – smoke alarm no smoke. Yes, your smoke alarm can go off when there is no smoke. One possibility … Continue reading Smoke alarm no smoke – What to do
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSInstalling a faucet and water filter doesn’t need to be hard, in this new video from The Handyguys we show you the basic steps to installing a faucet and water … Continue reading Installing a faucet and water filter
Subscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSSubscribe: Android | Google Podcasts | RSSGarage Organization Handyguy Brian’s garage a disaster, he has a mix of recycled cabinets, home-made shelving, pegboard and cheap, rusty metal shelves. In this episode The Handyguys discuss garage organization and show off their new set. Redline Garage Organization offerings Here are a few of the advantages of using Redline’s Garage Organization offerings discussed in this video: These cabinets are not just closet systems repurposed. Paul discuss redline versus your easyclosets. Custom Cabinet options are available 11 colors, rolling work benches, slatwall, everything you would need for getting completely organized. These features … Continue reading Garage Cabinets & Garage Organization