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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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Tag: Finishing

Decks, Video Podcasts187 Comments
Ipe deck after cleaning & oil

Ipe Deck Maintenance

February 21, 2013May 5, 2021 The Handyguys

In 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 great when it was complete. Eighteen months later, it was looking … Continue reading Ipe Deck Maintenance

Electrical, Video Podcasts8 Comments
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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

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Part 2: An Interview With Roger German (The Basement Guy!)

June 19, 2008March 15, 2021 The Handyguys

Basement Interview part 2 Continue reading Part 2: An Interview With Roger German (The Basement Guy!)

Audio Only Podcasts, Basements4 Comments

Part 1: An Interview With Roger German (The Basement Guy!)

June 12, 2008March 15, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview of a basement refinishing expert Roger German. Part 1 of 2 of Roger German’s interview, Part 5 of the basement finishing series. Brian and Paul are fortunate for the opportunity … Continue reading Part 1: An Interview With Roger German (The Basement Guy!)

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
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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?

Audio Only Podcasts, Basements3 Comments

DIY Basement Finishing, Yes Or No

May 8, 2008March 12, 2021 The Handyguys

The Handyguys discuss how to evaluate home improvement ideas and whether finishing your basement is a job for the DIYer. They also discuss a new site for finding and reviewing contractors. Episode #1 in the Basement Finishing Series There are … Continue reading DIY Basement Finishing, Yes Or No

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