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The Handyguys Podcast
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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 know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. Our weekly podcasts are posted every Thursday at 5PM Eastern Time. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home!
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Episode #122 – Hurricane Preparedness
 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 www.fema.gov www.ready.gov wikipedia.org new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2, type: 'search', search: '#hurricane', interval: 6000, title: 'Real-time [...]
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Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
 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 79% of homeowners and renters in the U.S. are planning to mow their lawns in [...]
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- Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques of a John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor
- Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors
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Episode #121 – Tween painting party and the kitchen sink
 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 She is 12, she wanted her room painted. She wanted to DIY. It was her [...]
Related shows:- Episode #92 – Painting like a pro
- Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen
- Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen
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Episode #120 – Upgrade Your Door Security with Door Devil and a DIY Reality Check flowchart
 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 Handyguys have discussed home security in the past but it usually involves systems that alert [...]
Related shows:- Episode #30 – Home Security, Home surveillance and Home Automation
- Episode #79 – The Handyguys Rant
- Episode #106 – Energy Star Fraud and Basement Egress
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John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor Controls Overview Video
 In this video we give or 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 of a John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor. Many of the controls are identical to other [...]
Related shows:- Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques of a John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor
- Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors
- Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
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Episode #119 – True Value DIY Blog Squad and CO Detectors
 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 to announce we have again been selected for the True Value DIY Blog Squad. We [...]
Related shows:- Episode #89 – Fall Checklist
- Episode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace Conversions
- Episode #121 – Tween painting party and the kitchen sink
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Making a Sandwich
 Making a Sandwich? Handyguy Paul decided to play a trick on Brian and demonstrate how a true handyguy prepares his lunch! Related shows:Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers
Related shows:- Episode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters
- Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchen
- Episode #90 – Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers
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Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques of a John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor
 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 the manual. It is not as simple as turning the ignition and mowing the lawn. [...]
Related shows:- John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor Controls Overview Video
- Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors
- Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
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Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice
 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 took a bit of practice, some fenagling with the right combination of nail guns, pressure [...]
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- Episode #95 – Nailguns for Every Purpose
- Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps
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Episode #117 – Cutting metal, CFLs in a kids room and water saving flush valves
 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 to cut metal. What do you use to cut metal? Paul grills Brian on what [...]
Related shows:- Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Episode #35 – Energy Saving Ideas
- Episode #36 – Saving Money While Heating Your Home
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Choosing a Sawzall Reciprocating Saw
 The Handyguys look at some subtle differences between two models of Sawzalls and discuss when you would want each. Milwaukee Tools sent The Handyguys a press release describing two new Sawzalls. At first glance the specifications seemed the same. 6509-31 SAWZALL® Recip Saw 6519-31 SAWZALL® Recip Saw 3/4†Stroke Length 12 Amp Motor 0-3,000 SPM [...]
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- Episode #114 – Summer 2010
- Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps
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Episode #116 – Trailers and Skunks, grubs too
 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 yard. Make sure you don’t leave anything around for them to eat, dog or cat [...]
Related shows:- Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show
- Episode #78 – Lawn Multi-Tool
- Episode #65 – A Handyguys Kitchen
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Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps
 In this video The Handyguys discuss installing a wall sconce to add ambiance lighting, that wont glare on the screen, to a basement home theater. Glare is the issue, planning is the answer When you are considering lighting for your home, whether it be for a home theater, television viewing area, home office, kitchen or [...]
Related shows:- Episode #22 – Part 2: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)
- Episode #97 – Water Pressure, Fixing a Wall and a New Tool
- Episode #72 – Basement Toilet Installs, Water Saving Flush Valves and Dryer Vent Cleaning
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Episode #115 – John Deere Lawn Tractors
 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 expose some of the differences between the entry level Deere 100 series and the higher [...]
Related shows:- John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor Controls Overview Video
- Episode #118 – Controls, Maintenance and Cutting Techniques of a John Deere LA115 Lawn Tractor
- Labor Day Lawn Care Do’s and Don’ts
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How to sharpen a mower blade video
 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 using things like a dremel attachment or purpose built tools for sharpening. Blade Balancing When you sharpen [...]
Related shows:- Episode #64 – Mower Blades, Brakes and DIY Mistakes
- Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair
- Episode #14 – Getting that Mower Going!
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Episode #114 – Summer 2010
 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 Before we preview our Summer content we want to highlight the changes to our website. [...]
Related shows:- Episode #100 – Looking back and looking forward
- Discover the Handyman in you!
- Episode #122 – Hurricane Preparedness
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Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair
 The Handyguys discuss fixing a Whirpool Gold refrigerator. The issue was the unit would not run when the light bulb was installed. Many people have reported various issues such as: Display on the control panel stops working Lights not working (even with new bulbs) Electrical noise or buzzing sound from behind Flickering lights No cooling [...]
Related shows:- Episode #101 – Modern Appliances Stink
- Episode #81 – Handyguy Vehicles, Air Conditioning and Mower Repair
- Video – Toilet Repair – Fill Valve Replacement
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Episode #113 – Listener Questions – The Steven Show
 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 topics covered in this lightening round. Listen to the podcast for our answers. Woodpeckers making unwanted holes in the [...]
Related shows:- Episode #23 – Trellis plans and listener questions
- Episode #74 – Basement Systems and Listener Questions
- Episode #61 – Costly DIY Mistakes and Listener Questions
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Eposode #112 – Safety First
 There are dangers lurking around 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 can provide a quick overview. If you are new homeowner or a handyguy, please [...]
Related shows:- Episode #43 – Home Safety
- Episode #109 – The Handyguys and the Master Electrician
- Using a Pneumatic Nailer for Target Practice
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Episode #111 – Poison ivy and a plumbing followup
 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 Ivy Identifying it Brian was always taught “3 leaves and shiny” but that is not [...]
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