Handyguys Podcast
Handyguys Podcast
The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our podcast 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 ...
Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers
Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers
The Handyguys discuss the contest to giveaway a great toolkit, some possible problems with a leaky shower valve and weather a rake or a leaf blower is the correct tool for collecting leaves. To enter ...
Episode #89 – Fall Checklist
How do you get your house ready for the Winter Season?
Win this toolkit. Click on the picture to learn how! Hint: valid use of duct tape wins!
Join the Handyguys in a not-so-methodical checklist for the winter season. This is not your every day ...
Episode #88 – Furnace Filters
Furnace filters are a critical component of your heating and cooling system.
Make sure they are changed regularly. We discuss the myriad of choices in furnace filters in this podcast.
The Handyguys group filters into three different categories, good, ...
Episode #87 – Top 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a Contest
In this show The Handyguys discuss their top 10 starter tools and announce a contest to win this toolkit!
Win this tool kit!
What is included in a first time home buyers tool kit? Screwdrivers of course! But what else? The Handyguys went shopping ...
Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters
DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters
You need to listen to the podcast to hear Paul's story about what happened to his nice laptop. Does this picture give you a clue? Click on the pic to see it bigger.
We start off by talking about the True ...
Episode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumps
Water powered backup sump pumps
Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate.
Our listener had to remove new carpet from his finished basement ...
Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions
Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions
In this episode of The Handyguys Podcast we address two listener questions, one from voicemail about changing the look of a bathroom vanity and one through our contact form about converting a fireplace from gas to ...
Episode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding and grading
Phased Remodeling, Vinyl Siding and Grading
Phased Remodeling
Painting is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to change the look of a room.
In this episode The Handyguys start off discussing Phased remodeling inspired by an article in a recent ...
Episode #82 – Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing and Carpet Stains
Wood Floors on Concrete, Plumbing Repair and Finding Carpet Stains
This is a very full show covering many different topics. We start off commenting on a article in Fine Home Building magazine about wood floors over concrete, address two listener ...
Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair
Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair
We cover a lot of topics in this show. Should Handyguy Paul Trade in his pickup, why does a listener’s air conditioner leak and doing carborator work on your mower.
First up – Brian and ...
Episode #80 – Porch posts
Handyguy Paul installs some new porch posts
In this show we discuss installing new porch posts and the many choices beyond the traditional wood posts.
Some materials:
Wood
PVC
FRP (Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer)
The Handyguys discuss some advantages ...
Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant
Home centers and door to door security sales
It seems that the Handyguys are in a bad mood this week due to terrible service at the local home center. The poor service, coupled with traveling security salesmen offering “free installations,” ...
Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool
The Handyguys Discuss the “Leatherman” for your yard.
Handyguy Paul wonders if there is an all-in-one tool that can edge, trim, prune, blow leaves and shovel your snow. Well, with the exception of the snow, there is such a tool. In fact ...
Episode #77 – Is Your House a Money Pit?
The Handyguys take a detour this week to interview Craig Smith from to discuss a recent survey on home maintenance costs.
Do you know how much you spend each year to maintain your home? Are you spending too much? The servicemagic.com survey ...
Episode #76 – Deck Stains and Tub Glazing
The Handyguys Discuss deck finishes and tub finishes in one podcast.
That’s right, tub finishes.
Deck Stains
First up though is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service. Check it out on the home page if you haven’t ...
Episode #75 – Basement Systems Continued and Paint Removal
In this episode Brian & Paul continue the discussion of various Basement Systems and also take a listener question about paint removal
First up, we get right to Will’s question
Hiya Handyguys,
We have just bought our first home ever! It’s ...
Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions
The Handyguys address a listener question about his air conditioning and then talk about basement finishing systems.
Our listener Marc used our new call-in feature on the website and asked us about his air conditioning system. Marc’s question, in ...
Episode #73 – Fixing a Kenmore Elite Dishwasher that is not Cleaning Dishes
Handyguy Paul Takes apart his Dishwasher to clean out the basin.
The Handyguys planned to tackle two issues in this episode. They began with Paul’s Dishwasher problems and hoped to talk about the Handyguy’s electrical toolkit. However, ...
Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning
Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning
Saniflow Saniplus Toilet and pump system
First off - The Handyguys begin by addressing a listener question.
Julianne asks:
Hi! I am considering purchasing a bi-level home. ...