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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?