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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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Electrical, Video Podcasts3 Comments
Smoke detector no smoke

Smoke alarm no smoke – What to do

January 29, 2013May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

It doesn’t happen too often but it CAN happen – smoke alarm but no smoke. Yes, your smoke alarm can go off when there is no smoke. One possibility is dust. Smoke alarm, no smoke The Handyguys discuss how to … Continue reading Smoke alarm no smoke – What to do

Tools, Video Podcasts3 Comments
Electric Snowblower

Electric Snowblowers

January 2, 2013May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In this episode, The Handyguys try out electric snowblowers, discuss advantages of electric over gas snowblowers, and why they may be the right tool for a homeowner and why they might not be the right tool for some people. Advantages … Continue reading Electric Snowblowers

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, Tools4 Comments
Christmas Montage

Last Minute Christmas List Ideas

December 16, 2011April 14, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys did a bit of virtual perusing of the isles of our local True Value. Each of us made a Christmas shopping list and then compared our choices in this entertaining podcast.  We selected some excellent practical gift ideas … Continue reading Last Minute Christmas List Ideas

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical, Energy Savings2 Comments
Colored LED Christmas Lights

LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings

December 9, 2011April 14, 2021 The Handyguys

Can you save some money using LED Christmas Lights? The Handyguys discuss LED, mini-incandescent and C9 and C7 Christmas lights. LED Energy Savings This podcast was inspired by an article Handyguy Brian read on the Fox News Website entitled Good … Continue reading LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical17 Comments
Remodel Style Recessed Light

Installing Recessed Lighting

December 21, 2010April 8, 2021 The Handyguys

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

Electrical, Video Podcasts8 Comments
Installing a sconce from Rejuvenation.com

Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps

June 24, 2010April 5, 2021 The Handyguys

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

Audio Only Podcasts, Tools
Danger Sign

Eposode #112 – Safety First

May 21, 2010April 5, 2021 The Handyguys

There are dangers lurking around your home! The Handyguys guys discuss some safety precautions that every homeowner and every Handyguy should consider when working around the home. We can’t cover every aspect of home safety in this podcast but we … Continue reading Eposode #112 – Safety First

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical10 Comments
Electrical

Master Electrician Interview

April 29, 2010April 2, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys talk to Wayne Gilchrist from http://www.ezdiyelectricity.com. How does a homeowner get started working with electricity? The Handyguys have been involved in electrical projects since they were youngsters. Handyguy Paul stuck his finger in a light socket when he … Continue reading Master Electrician Interview

Audio Only Podcasts, Painting68 Comments

How To Caulk Windows And Where To Caulk Windows

January 7, 2010April 1, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys discuss the the energy saving task of caulking windows. Announcements Before we discuss caulking windows, we would like to remind our listeners and viewers of our recent video production on replacing a flush valve.  In addition, we will … Continue reading How To Caulk Windows And Where To Caulk Windows

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical, Tools15 Comments
Electrical

Electrical Toolkit And Surviving A Power Outage

June 25, 2009March 25, 2021 The Handyguys

First up, the electrical toolkit we talk about includes some key tools for doing electrical work and we talk about a comment on an article in Fine Homebuilding called “An Electrical ToolKit” by Brian Walo. Fine Homebuilding says (about Brian … Continue reading Electrical Toolkit And Surviving A Power Outage

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical, Painting, Plumbing15 Comments

DIY Kitchen Remodel

May 21, 2009March 25, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys Brian & Paul discuss a DIY kitchen remodel. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast: Planning Skills Tools Timeline Budget When to bring in a professional Listen to the podcast for details and enjoy the before and … Continue reading DIY Kitchen Remodel

Audio Only Podcasts3 Comments
Future homeowners reading a book

The Home Owners Instruction Manual

March 26, 2009March 25, 2021 The Handyguys

Knobs, switches and valves The Handyguys provide an operations manual for your home. When you buy a new piece of cool electronic gear, you get an owners manual that you can refer to when you need help.  Unfortunately, your house … Continue reading The Home Owners Instruction Manual

Audio Only Podcasts, Electrical, Energy Savings5 Comments

Monitoring Your Power Consumption

November 6, 2008March 15, 2021 The Handyguys

A review of the Powercost MonitorTM A couple months ago, the Handyguys heard about a device that can tell you your current home power consumption and hourly cost for electricity.   The device is the Power Cost Monitor from Blue … Continue reading Monitoring Your Power Consumption

Audio Only Podcasts, Basements1 Comment

Material Choices When Finishing A Basement

May 29, 2008March 12, 2021 The Handyguys

Part 4 in the Basement Finishing Series The Handyguys are becoming the “basement guys” in this new fourth installment of the basement series. The Handyguys discuss basement materials and revisit some old advice they gave about mowing lawns. First up… … Continue reading Material Choices When Finishing A Basement

Audio Only Podcasts, Basements1 Comment
Overwhelmed by books

Finished Basement Planning And Dealing With Building Codes

May 22, 2008March 12, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys give an overview of how to plan for your finished basement. Part 3 in the Basement Finishing Series Now that your basement is ready to finish, you need to develop a plan to execute that construction job down … Continue reading Finished Basement Planning And Dealing With Building Codes

Audio Only Podcasts, Basements4 Comments

DIY Basement Finishing – Is My Basement Ready?

May 15, 2008March 12, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys discuss whether your unfinished basement is suitable for finishing during their home improvement podcast. Part 2 in the Basement Finishing Series. Are you tired of that dirty old basement which is filled with all of the junk that … Continue reading DIY Basement Finishing – Is My Basement Ready?

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