In this audio podcast we comment on the most common tips for hurricane preparedness, add a few of our own, and then interview a Handyguys Podcast fan and hurricane veteran. For complete preparedness tips please check out these resources: www.nhc.noaa.gov … Continue reading Hurricane Preparedness
Our friends over at John Deere sent us some great lawn care information that we wanted to share with everyone before Labor Day. There is no audio or video with this post. A survey with Harris Interactive found out that … Continue reading Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
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
In this audio podcast, The Handyguys discuss how to upgrade the entry doors in your house, with a Door Devil™, for increased security and then discuss a flowchart for determining if DIY projects are right for you. Door Security The … Continue reading Upgrading Door Security And A DIY Flowchart
In this video, we give our viewers a brief overview of the controls of the LA115 lawn tractor from John Deere. Controls Overview This video is a follow-up to our audio show Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques … Continue reading John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor Controls Overview Video
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, we introduce our participation on the 2010 True Value DIY Blog Squad and then discuss carbon monoxide detectors. True Value DIY Blog Squad First up, The Handyguys Brian and Paul would like … Continue reading Installing A Carbon Monoxide Detector
The Handyguys discuss the controls and maintenance of a John Deere LA115 lawn tractor in this audio only podcast. When Handyguy Paul first received his LA115, he sat on the seat, stared at the controls and realized he better read … Continue reading Controls, Maintenance And Cutting Techniques Of A John Deere La115 Lawn Tractor
In this video, The Handyguys demonstrate the potential dangers of a nail gun’s power by taking it to a gun range and shooting a target at about 25 yards. Please do not try this at home, or anywhere, ever. It … Continue reading Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice
The Handygys discuss three topics on this audio podcast – what tools are used to cut metal, are CFLs safe in kids rooms and are water saving flush valves a good investment. Cutting metal From time to time, homeowners need … Continue reading How To Cut Metal, CFL Safety And Water Saving Flush Valves
The Handyguys look at some subtle differences between two models of Sawzall reciprocating saw and discuss when you would want each. Choosing a Sawzall Milwaukee Tools sent The Handyguys a press release describing two new Sawzalls. At first glance, the specifications … Continue reading Choosing a Sawzall Reciprocating Saw
Avoiding skunks in your yard and an answer to “Does a handyguy need a trailer?” We cover both topics in this show. Skunks Skunks, how do you get rid of them? Don’t give them a reason to come into your … Continue reading Choosing A Small Trailer And Eliminating Skunks
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
The Handyguys discuss John Deere residential lawn tractors. The Handyguys are busy mowing and evaluating John Deere’s LA115 Lawn tractors this summer. In the first of our 5 part monthly series on residential Lawn tractors from John Deere, the Handyguys … Continue reading Selecting a John Deere Lawn Tractor 100 series 300 series
In this video, The Handyguys show you how to sharpen and balance a mower blade. Three different sharpening techniques are shown. Sharpening Three different sharpening techniques are shown Using a file Using a sander Using a grinder We didn’t discuss … Continue reading How to Sharpen a Mower Blade
Summer is upon us and the Handyguys are busy working on some new projects. In this episode of the Handyguys Podcast, Brian and Paul provide a preview of things to come in the next few months. Website Changes – Video … Continue reading Summer Home Improvement
The Handyguys discuss doing a Whirlpool refrigerator repair on a Whirlpool Gold refrigerator. The issue was that the unit would not run when the light bulb was installed. Many people have reported various issues such as: Display on the control … Continue reading Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair
The Handyguys receive many questions from our listeners but there is one listener who has sent a plethora of questions all by himself. The Handyguys decided to tackle “Steven’s” questions all at once – rapid fire style. Here are the … Continue reading Listener Questions – The Steven Show
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 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
The Handyguys discuss their favorite DIY and home improvements books. The Handyguys have quite a selection of home improvement books that have accumulated over the years. We can’t talk about all of them but we would love to highlight our … Continue reading DIY And Home Improvement Books
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 some basic gardening tips as well as mulching and considering a fence. Gardening Tip 1: Critters in the garden What kind of critters? The question that prompted this discussion was about keeping neighborhood cats out of your … Continue reading Gardening Tips, Pests, Fencing, and Mulch
We address a question about shed materials and foundations as well as briefly discuss LED light bulbs. Sheds The Handyguys received a call from Rick from Sawdust Chronicles and The Splintered Board podcasts. He asked: What materials are good for … Continue reading Building A Shed And LED Light Bulb Opinions
The Handyguys cover two topics in this show. We discuss fraud, abuse and lack of accountability with the U.S. government’s Energy Star program and then discuss basement egress requirements. Energy Star Fail The Government Accountability Office (GAO) [sorry, said it … Continue reading Energy Star Fraud And Basement Egress Requirements
We have covered a lot of topics here on the Handyguys Podcast. We have discussed everything from small repairs to major renovations. But while we can lead you through all the required steps for finishing a basement, we can’t begin … Continue reading How To Pick Paint Colors
Should the Handyguy consider “reconditioned” tools when making a purchase on the Handyguys Podcast store? The Handyguys talk about their experience with reconditioned tools and invite a listener the chime in on his recent purchase of a sweet Bosch compound … Continue reading Buying Reconditioned Tools