Owner: The Handyguys Podcast URL:http://www.handyguyspodcast.com Join Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 13:48:52 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house.
Our 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 Site statistics:Click here
Episode #16 To DIY your basement or not… that is the question 2008-05-08 16:00:39 The Handyguys discuss how to evaluate 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 many projects to do around the house but sometimes the handy guy can bite off more then he (or [...]
Episode #15 - Green Lawns 2008-05-01 16:00:54 The Handyguys talk about keeping a green and weed free lawn.
Now that you have your mower ready for the new season (after listening to show #14), it is time to discuss proper lawn care. Anyone can hire a lawn service, but the Handyguys prefer the DIY method. Get down to the home center, [...] Read more:Episode
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Episode #14 - Getting that Mower Going! 2008-04-24 16:00:29 The Handyguys discuss annual spring maintenance for your lawn mower
For many of us in the northern parts of the USA, it is that time of year when we get the lawn mower out for the first time. Most of us probably use tradition walk behind mowers with combustion engines. Like our cars, these tools require [...] Read more:Episode
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Episode #12 - Katrina Update 2008-04-10 16:00:32 Fixing Homes in Mississippi Gulf - Bay St. Louis
The Handyguys start off with a reminder of their contact information: Use the contact us tab on the website, call 615-676-0877 or email us@handyguyspodcast.com.
On August 23rd, 2005 hurricane Katrina
came through Bay St Louis, MS with about a 30′ tidal storm surge and 100+ MPH winds. The [...] Read more:Episode
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Episode #11 - A Step Up 2008-04-03 16:00:32 The Handyguys answer a question about using bondo on rotted wood and they discuss the different varieties of ladders.
The Handyguys Brian & Paul answer a question about using Bondo for wood repairs submitted by Moe.
Question
My house was built in the late 70’s and lately I’ve noticed that some of the windowsills (exterior) have patches of [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #10 - Deck Woods and Refinishing 2008-03-27 16:00:49 The Handyguys discuss decking materials and refinishing your deck.
The weather is starting to get warmer and many of us are thinking about getting outside again to use our decks. If you have a deck, it is time to think about cleaning and refinishing your deck for the summer season. If you don’t have [...] Read more:Episode
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Happy Easter! 2008-03-20 16:10:56 The Handyguys are off this week but will be back next week with a show on Decks. We will look at outdoor decking materials and deck maintenance. Check us out next week.
Upcoming show schedule:
The Deck Show
The Ladder Show
Hurricane Katrina Update
Have a great Easter
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Episode #9 - Drill It! 2008-03-13 17:00:15 The Handyguys discuss and test drills
In this episode, the Handyguys discuss the basic variety of drills. They also answer a couple questions about the the best drill to use for difficult jobs like putting large holes in joists and drilling holes in concrete.
There is an amazing variety of drills on the market today so [...] Read more:Drill
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Episode #8 - In The Toilet! 2008-03-06 16:00:16 The Handyguys talk about the dirty side of home improvement — well, unless you clean it regularly. The toilet is something nearly everyone owns (unless you live in back woods Appalachia), and everyone has to address the persnickety problems presented by a toilet.
When a toilet fails, you may be left with a water bill [...] Read more:Episode
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Episode #7 - Broken Glass 2008-02-28 16:00:27 The Handyguys discuss fixing windows, answering a question from a listener regarding the repair of glass on a modern vinyl window. But before dealing with that issue, the Handyguys discuss covering the glass with window films.
There are two major window film products. Many of you have probably seen the product that covers the entire window [...] Read more:Broken
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Winner 2008-02-28 15:55:42 Thanks to all those who responded to our question about WD-40. The winner is Michael B.
Michael will receive a Smart Straw can, a Big Blast can, and a No-Mess Pen — all compliments of WD-40. We will be providing a review of the new Smart Straw on a future episode. Maybe Michael will also give [...]
Episode #6 - The Tool Kit 2008-02-21 16:00:12 In this show, The Handyguys detail the basic Handyguy Toolkit that every homeowner should have. We also have our first free giveaway contest. Listen to the podcast for details.
But first The Handyguys discuss a new Mantis Cordless Reel Mower. This new battery-powered mower weighs only 25 pounds and is powered by a 24-volt NiCad [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #5 - Compress It! 2008-02-14 16:00:26 It’s time for another Handyguys tool challenge. On this show, the Handyguys take two very different compressors and run them through their paces. The listeners get to hear the difference between a small Makita MAC700 2 HP 2.6-gallon “hot dog” compressor and an older Porter-Cable compressor similar to the CPF4515 [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #4 - Get Organized 2008-02-07 16:00:55 The Handyguys talk about two big topics in home improvement today: a house that is “green” and a house that is organized. First is a discussion of a new product called the GreenSwitch. GreenSwitch is a wireless system that allows you to control several electrical switches and receptacles with a single switch. [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #3 - The Cut-up show 2008-01-31 16:00:52 Show #3 The Cut-up Show
In this show the Handyguys have their first Head to Head Tool Challenge, comparing a traditional corded Milwaukee sawzall against a Makita cordless reciprocating saw. But before they get to the tool challenge, the Handyguys finish their tips on the proper tools for a good paint job.
There are not as [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #2 - Wet Paint 2008-01-24 16:00:06 The HandyGuys Episode
#2: Wet Paint
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Show Summary
The Handyguys discuss HGTV’s 2008 home improvement guide by Brandie Malay. This article can be found here: The handy guys like some of the suggestions in this article. A lot of improvements can be made to your house without spending a lot of [...]
Philadelphia Home Show 2008-01-19 16:00:50 The Handyguys attend the Philadelphia
Home Show
Today we attended the 2008 edition of the Philadelphia Home Show. The Home Show is probably coming to a city near you, so give it a Google search or look here. In this podcast, we review some of the products seen there, and we interview Tom Silva [...]
Episode #1 - The Handyguys Kickoff show 2008-01-14 16:00:34 In this show we introduce ourselves, the Handyguys (or Brian and Paul). We take the role of household handyman to an extreme. We have lots of experience with our hands and our power tools! For a full biography, check out the “About Us” tab at the top of this website. If you would like to [...] Read more:Episode
Discover the Handyman in you! 2008-01-10 16:00:00 Welcome to the Handyguys website. This site is the home of the Handyguys podcast. Our podcasts feature 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 above. If possible, we will respond to your question via email [...] Read more:Discover
Episode # 17 - Is Your Basement Ready? 2008-05-15 16:00:25 The Handyguys help you determine whether your unfinished basement is suitable for finishing.
Part 2 in the basement finishing series.
Are you tired of that dirty old basement which is filled with all of the junk that you don’t need? Have you been waiting to use that pneumatic nailer you recently purchased? Then it is time to [...] Read more:Basement
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Episode #18 - Finished Basement Planning and Dealing with Building Codes 2008-05-22 16:00:28 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 under. The Handyguys know some creative visionaries can see the complete construction plan in their head [...] Read more:Building
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Episode #19 - Your Basement Material Guys 2008-05-29 16:00:13 Part 4 in the Basement
Finishing Series
The Handyguys are becoming the “Basementguys” 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… a discussion about some advice that Handyguys gave in Episode
#15 on lawn care. Is it true what [...]
Episode #20 - Appliance repairs for the DIYer 2008-06-05 16:00:14 The Handyguys discuss DIY appliance repair resources. In this episode Brian stops Paul from going too deep into his DIY washing machine repair without doing a little more research on the Internet. Listen for the full story.
What Kind of Appliance
Parts Can I Buy Online?
If you are planning any do it yourself appliance repair projects [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #21 - Part 1: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!) 2008-06-12 16:00:01 The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview
of a basement refinishing expert RogerGerman
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Part 1 of 2 of Roger German’s interview, Part 5 of the basement finishing series.
Brian and Paul are fortunate for the opportunity to interview an author and basement finishing expert. Roger German is the author of Remodeling a [...] Read more:Basement
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Episode #25 - Gluing it 2008-07-10 16:00:28 The Handyguys revisit a bit of advice on keeping your lawn green and discuss various types of glues, in particular, EcoGlue Premium Wood Adhesive
Read on and listen to the podcast for details of a wood glue and tool bag giveaway from Eclectic Products.
First off - Good advice or bad advice
The Handyguys re-visit keeping your lawn [...] Read more:Episode
Episode #24 - Fixing That Old BBQ Gas Grill 2008-07-03 16:00:05 The Handyguys discuss fixing that old BBQ
grill that no longer cooks as well as it should.
Does one side of your grill heat better then the other? Does it take a long time to cook your steaks on your outdoor grill? Don’t go out and buy a new grill… a couple new parts is all [...] Read more:Episode
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Episode #27 - Prepare your home for sale 2008-07-24 16:00:06 Can You Sell Your Home In a Downturn Market? The Handyguys Say “Yes”!
This show is sponsored by www.basementsystems.com
First off, Brian and Paul discuss the Wall Street Journal article entitled “Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It?”
The Handyguys agree with the author, M.P. McQueen, that a big ticket upgrade will not pay for itself when [...] Read more:Episode
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