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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In this video, we give our viewers a brief overview of the controls of the LA115 lawn tractor from John Deere. Controls Overview This video is a follow-up to our audio show Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques … Continue reading John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor Controls Overview Video
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
Making a Sandwich? Handyguy Paul decided to play a trick on Brian and demonstrate how a true handyguy prepares his lunch! Continue reading Making a Sandwich
The Handyguys discuss the controls and maintenance of a John Deere LA115 lawn tractor in this audio only podcast. When Handyguy Paul first received his LA115, he sat on the seat, stared at the controls and realized he better read … Continue reading Controls, Maintenance And Cutting Techniques Of A John Deere La115 Lawn Tractor
In this video, The Handyguys demonstrate the potential dangers of a nail gun’s power by taking it to a gun range and shooting a target at about 25 yards. Please do not try this at home, or anywhere, ever. It … Continue reading Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice
The Handygys discuss three topics on this audio podcast – what tools are used to cut metal, are CFLs safe in kids rooms and are water saving flush valves a good investment. Cutting metal From time to time, homeowners need … Continue reading How To Cut Metal, CFL Safety And Water Saving Flush Valves
The Handyguys look at some subtle differences between two models of Sawzall reciprocating saw and discuss when you would want each. Choosing a Sawzall Milwaukee Tools sent The Handyguys a press release describing two new Sawzalls. At first glance, the specifications … Continue reading Choosing a Sawzall Reciprocating Saw
Avoiding skunks in your yard and an answer to “Does a handyguy need a trailer?” We cover both topics in this show. Skunks Skunks, how do you get rid of them? Don’t give them a reason to come into your … Continue reading Choosing A Small Trailer And Eliminating Skunks
In this video, The Handyguys discuss installing a wall sconce to add ambiance lighting that won’t glare on the screen to a basement home theater. Glare is the issue, planning is the answer When you are considering lighting for your … Continue reading Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps
The Handyguys discuss John Deere residential lawn tractors. The Handyguys are busy mowing and evaluating John Deere’s LA115 Lawn tractors this summer. In the first of our 5 part monthly series on residential Lawn tractors from John Deere, the Handyguys … Continue reading Selecting a John Deere Lawn Tractor 100 series 300 series