Are you in the market for a new water heater? If you’re looking to replace your conventional storage water heater with something a little more energy efficient, you might want to learn more about tankless, or demand-type, water heaters. According … Continue reading Buying a Tankless Water Heater? What You Need to Know
In this show, The Handyguys discuss different three different sump pump backup options. Do you need a sump pump to keep your basement dry? What will you do if the power goes out during a storm? How will you keep … Continue reading Power Outage Prep: Sump Pump Backup Options [VIDEO]
When to Replace a Water Heater Water heaters are an energy intensive appliance. They are the second largest energy user in the home, and as they age they become less efficient, requiring even more energy. The Handyguys estimate the average water … Continue reading Water Heater Replacement (Video)
The Handyguys discuss the repair of the newer frost free style of exterior faucet / hosebib / sillcock. A great spring project! 1) Identify the make/model Does your exterior faucet need a repair? You will need to get an Exterior … Continue reading Frost Free Exterior Faucet Repair
Vacation House Preparation In this post, Handyguys Brian and Paul provide cheap methods for protecting your property from criminals and destruction while you are away on vacation. Neighbors Handyguy Paul suggests first and foremost that you become friends with your … Continue reading House Preparation for Vacations (Video)
Outdoor Water Valve Care In this video, Handyguys Brian and Paul explain how to fix an outdoor water valve. Outdoor water valves can typically last for a very long time if they have the proper care. However, the typical valve … Continue reading Outdoor Water Valve Repair (Video)
Is your water pressure in your house too high or too low? It may be simple to adjust it. Watch this video by Handyguy Paul on how to adjust your house water pressure. When your house water pressure is too … Continue reading House Water Pressure Adjustment Video
This video outlines a key component to water heater maintenance that is often overlooked, the expansion tank. What does the expansion tank do? The expansion tank will allow expanding water (water expands when it heats) a place to go. Do … Continue reading Water Heater Maintenance Video
In the latest episode, The Handyguys discuss several ways to unclog toilets. Yes, you can use a typical plunger if you have a clogged toilet. It works most of the time. What do you do if the plunger fails? Don’t … Continue reading How to Unclog Toilets
Installing a faucet and water filter doesn’t need to be hard. In this new video from The Handyguys, we show you the basic steps to installing a faucet and water filter. Installing A Faucet and Water Filter Faucet In this … Continue reading Installing a faucet and water filter
In this audio episode, The Handyguys discuss the advantages of a local True Value store and the latest line of Delta faucets. Not Your Grandmother’s Faucet. Handyguy Fan correspondent visits Delta Faucet Mike from “thediygeek” went on a media tour … Continue reading The True Value Experience and Delta Faucets 2011
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
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
The Handyguys revisit some old issues and discuss some new ones: foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, Frog Tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas caps on this audio episode. Topic 1: The Moen faucet with foamy, smelly water. Paul discusses his … Continue reading Foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, Frog Tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas cans
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
The Handyguys discuss another challenge for home improvement, poison ivy. How to get rid of it and how to keep from getting the rash. We end the show with a follow-up to a brief plumbing question from last week. Poison … Continue reading Avoiding Poison Ivy And Plumbing Tips
Everyone in your household should know where the main water shutoff valve is and The Handyguys discuss why. Avert Disaster Disaster averted. One of the Handyguys got a call from someone at home about water leaking out from the cabinet … Continue reading How To Turn Off The Water In An Emergency
Exploding water heaters and home networking are discussed on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Can a hot water heater really explode? The Handyguys address a comment on their website regarding a hot water heater that has expanded and caused … Continue reading Exploding Water Heaters And Home Networking
The Handyguys received a distraught email from one of our listeners regarding a DIY disaster. It seems that Leroy has the challenge of fixing a hack job from the previous homeowner. Hi guys, I recently purchased a house. The home … Continue reading Ideal Water Pressure, Fixing A Damaged Wall And V-Jaw Pliers
The Handyguys have a new video! Toilet fill valves are the second most common toilet repair after flapper replacements. We put this short video together to take some of the mystery out of the process. We hope you find it … Continue reading Video – Toilet Repair – Fill Valve Replacement
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 whether a rake or a leaf blower is the correct tool for … Continue reading Using Leaf Blowers vs Rakes And Repairing Leaky Showers
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. In this episode, we address backup sump … Continue reading Water Powered Backup Sump Pumps
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 … Continue reading Installing Cabinet Veneer And Fireplace Conversions
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 … Continue reading Installing Wood Floors On Concrete, Dripping Faucets And Finding Stains
The Handyguys discuss desk stains and tub glazing in one podcast. That’s right, tub finishes. Deck Stains First up is a question from Joan that came in through our new call-in service (see the large “Call-me” link on our web … Continue reading Deck Stains And Tub Glazing
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