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The Handyguys Podcast

The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio 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. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home!

The Handyguys Podcast

GE Refrigerator Not Cooling Troubleshooting and Repair
The Handyguys discuss modern refrigerator troubleshooting. Many of these tips apply regardless of who makes your refrigerator. Paul’s GE side by side refrigerator is not cooling correctly (model gss25tsre.ss). In this audio podcast The Handyguys discuss how to track down the issues. Some common problems with modern refrigerators include: Ice maker does not work Water [...] Related shows:
1. Troubleshooting Ice Maker Not Making Ice And Lawn Aeration
2. Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair
3. Replacing water tank and lines on GE side by side refrigerator
Replacing water tank and lines on GE side by side refrigerator
In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast Handyguy Paul replaces the water tank on his GE Side By Side refrigerator. His tank was leaking so he found the part and replaced it. This repair will be similar for many different makes and models of refrigerators. Related shows: GE Refrigerator Not Cooling Troubleshooting and Repair [...] Related shows:
1. GE Refrigerator Not Cooling Troubleshooting and Repair
2. Replacing Water Heater Expansion Tanks and Ipe Decking
3. Exploding Water Heaters And Home Networking
Selecting a Portable Generator
Portable Generator Selection Checklist The Handyguys do not own generators but with all the power outages in the news they are certainly thinking about adding this “power tool” to their arsenal. Portable generators are easy to pick up at your local True Value store and you can be up and running quickly with some limitations. [...] No related shows.
Lightbulb bans, government intervention and personal choice
The Handyguys discuss the government involvement in banning traditional light bulbs. Yup – The government has ‘outlawed’ the tried and true light bulb. Even after this podcast was recorded some representatives in congress have attempted to delay the enforcement of the ban. Despite their efforts it seems the ‘ban’ will be move forward. Its not [...] Related shows:
1. Fall Home Improvement Checklist
2. Building A Shed And Led Light Bulb Opinions
3. LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings
Last Minute Christmas List ideas
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 for the handyguy, handygirl or anyone else. You must listen to the full podcast for [...] Related shows:
1. LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings
2. Merry Christmas
3. Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install?
LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings
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 Return on Investment: LED Holiday Lights. Are they really a good investment? Perhaps, perhaps not! [...] Related shows:
1. Last Minute Christmas List ideas
2. Energy Audits
3. Energy Star Fraud And Basement Egress Requirements
Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install?
Does a 5 minute fan take 5 minutes to install? The Handyguys find out. Watch this video to see if Handyguy Brian can beat the clock while installing a Hunter 5 minute fan. We picked up the ceiling fan and everything needed to install it at our local True Value. We were one of the [...] Related shows:
1. Last Minute Christmas List ideas
2. Fall Home Improvement Checklist
3. LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings
Hardscaping Options – Concrete, pavers or stamped concrete
Hardscaping options The Handyguys discuss some hardscaping options under consideration for Brian’s fathers house – concrete, stamped concrete and pavers. Concrete Ideas and Tips Plain old concrete is the cheapest and fastest option for a front stoop. A small stoop can be done in a day with the following day to remove forms and clean [...] Related shows:
1. Repairing Salt Damage To Lawns And Concrete&
2. Installing Wood Floors On Concrete, Dripping Faucets And Finding Stains
3. Landscape Lighting Options, Solar And Low Voltage
Handyguys Visit Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel
The Spooky Abandoned Railroad Tunnel The Handyguys took a day off to discover a long lost Railroad tunnel. The big reason that few people have found the tunnel is due to the rough terrain. Brian and Paul fight through the thickets and make it to the tunnel. We had a lot of fun on our [...] Related shows:
1. Episode #1 – The Handyguys Kickoff show
2. The Handyguys Rant
Stink Bug Prevention, Control, Removal and Elimination
Stink Bugs! Perhaps we wouldn’t hate them sooooo much if they had a better name. Perhaps if Stink Bugs were called Smiley Bugs, Fun Bugs, Sweet Bugs or something else it would make them a bit more likeable. Unfortunately, Stink Bugs are a real issue. Stink bugs come into our houses when the weather cools [...] Related shows:
1. Modern Appliances Stink, Quality Of New Appliances
2. Basement Systems Continued And Paint Removal
3. Listener Questions – The Steven Show
Freestanding Ipe deck features and best practices
In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast we showcase some of the features of a freestanding Ipe deck such as lighting, hidden fasteners, Ipe plugs and aluminum balusters. Some of the things show in this video are Ipe Deck completed construction Use of beam and joist flashing Use of low voltage lighting with concealed [...] Related shows:
1. Building a freestanding deck and dealing with voles
2. Repair a leaking water heater T&P and planning for a new deck
3. Deck Material And Design Part 2
Wasp Killer
How to kill wasps around the home Our neighborhood has a lot of wasps. They build small nests and find their way into all the protective hideouts provided by vinyl siding, drip edges, gutters and flashing. I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to the wasps unless they are building a nest very close to people [...] No related shows.
East Coast Earthquake Safety Tips
Earthquake Safety Tips There was an earthquake on the east coast today (8-23-2011) which prevented the Handyguys from delivering their weekly audio webcast. It is not completely uncommon for earthquakes to hit the mid-atlantic states*, including our own Pennsylvania, so we decided to feature important east cost earthquake safety tips: When building shakes, run immediately for exits. Scream if able. Panic. Drive [...] Related shows:
1. Chainsaw Tips And Toilet Tips
2. How To Cut Metal, CFL Safety And Water Saving Flush Valves
Repairing Plaster Walls and Attaching Things to Plaster Walls
Repairing plaster walls and attaching things to plaster walls are discussed in this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast. The Handyguys received this question from a listener: Would you please talk in detail about homes with plaster walls? I have never lived in a home with plaster walls until now and have only heard horror [...] Related shows:
1. Using Leaf Blowers Vs Rakes And Repairing Leaky Showers
2. Repairing Salt Damage To Lawns And Concrete&
3. Preventing and repairing thatch and those purple triangle thingys in trees
Dust Collection and Resiential Sprinkler Systems
How should the do-it-yourselfer handle dust? When the handyman moves inside to cut and sand wood, a major hazard exists with all the dust that is accumulated in the air and potentially in your lungs. The Handyguys talk about how to control dust from ruining your day and potentially your life. In order to protect [...] Related shows:
1. Basement Systems And Listener Questions
2. Basement Systems Continued and How To Remove Paint
3. Basement Systems Continued And Paint Removal
Husqvarna’s North American R&D Facility in Charlotte, NC part 1
The Handyguys Test Husqvarna Tools at their North American R&D facility. We just got back from visiting Husqvarna and had an adventure playing with power tools and riding the rapids at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. We hacked away at trees (already dead), brush and grass with Husqvarna chain saws, mowers, trimmers and other [...] Related shows:
1. Lawn Multi-Tool
2. Deck Material And Design Part 2
3. Part 2: An Interview With Roger German (The Basement Guy!)
The True Value experience and Delta Faucets 2011
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 of Delta Faucet in Indianapolis, IN. He reports in on this episode of the Podcast. [...] Related shows:
1. Foamy faucets, cloudy dishes, frog tape giveaway, toilet troubles and bad gas cans
2. Installing Wood Floors On Concrete, Dripping Faucets And Finding Stains
3. Tween Painting Party And Foamy Faucet Trouble
Should You Build Your Own Drawers for a Custom Closet?
Custom Closet Drawers This is part of an ongoing series on building your own custom closet shelving. A custom closet does not require drawers. You can simply design adjustable shelving using plywood, mdf, melamine or wire shelving. If you want a closet with more functionality and a sophisticated look, you will either need to purchase [...] Related shows:
1. A DIY custom closet – Build Your Own Custom Closet
2. Organization Tips Including GreenSwitch and Closets
3. Free Trellis Plans And Listener Questions – How To Build A Trellis
Preventing and repairing thatch and those purple triangle thingys in trees
In this audio episode The Handyguys discuss thatch in your lawn as well as discuss those purple kite looking things that are showing up in trees around many states in the Midwest and Northeast. Thatch The Handyguys discuss thatch in your lawn and dispel many myths regarding thatch. What causes it and what doesn’t cause [...] Related shows:
1. Using Leaf Blowers Vs Rakes And Repairing Leaky Showers
2. Stink Bug Prevention, Control, Removal and Elimination
3. Repairing Salt Damage To Lawns And Concrete&
Audio podcasting gear we use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we answer a question we get a lot – What gear do we use to make our show? We also announce our participation in the True Value Blog Squad. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Podcasting Audio Gear Sorry, no home improvement topics [...] Related shows:
1. Installing A Co Detector
2. Listener Questions – The Steven Show
3. Episode #1 – The Handyguys Kickoff show

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