The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Feb 2, 2012, 1:49 pm
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 ...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jan 17, 2012, 1:54 pm
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: Replacing Water Heater...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 30, 2011, 4:07 pm
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...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 19, 2011, 3:39 pm
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 effor...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 16, 2011, 3:19 pm
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...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 9, 2011, 12:33 pm
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 r...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Nov 22, 2011, 7:34 pm
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 bloggers selected...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Nov 15, 2011, 1:59 pm
Hardscaping options The Handyguys discuss some hardscaping options under consideration for Brian’s fathers house – concrete, stamped concrete and pavers. Concrete 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...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 31, 2011, 10:43 am
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:...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 5, 2011, 12:12 pm
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 weathe...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 14, 2011, 11:29 am
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 volta...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 2, 2011, 4:37 pm
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 ...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 23, 2011, 4:56 pm
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 i...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 15, 2011, 11:42 am
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 no...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 28, 2011, 2:19 pm
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...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 25, 2011, 3:48 pm
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 cha...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 19, 2011, 1:00 pm
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 rep...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 18, 2011, 1:57 pm
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 l...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 11, 2011, 5:20 pm
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 ...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jun 24, 2011, 4:35 pm
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 ho...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jun 17, 2011, 5:02 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss our impressions of a battery-powered string trimmer and announce a contest to give one away! Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Battery Operated String Trimmer Paul and Brian were a bit skeptical whe...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jun 10, 2011, 2:24 pm
In this audio episode The Handyguys talk about eye and ear protection and interview the inventor of Combo Glasses. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Eyes and Ears We all know how important eye and ear protection is. Most of us own ear muffs or plugs as wel...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jun 3, 2011, 1:16 pm
The Handyguys discuss the dangers of an empty can of fuel. In addition, we discuss how easy it is to create a square foot garden. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Handyguy Fact – Gas can safety Did you know an empty or near empty gas can is more dangero...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 27, 2011, 3:50 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we honor Home Inspection Month by talking home inspections and discussing our DIY Home Inspection Checklist, we also talk about selecting plywood. Home inspection month April was Home Inspection Month. See http://www.ashi.org/media/psalist.asp Cli...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 25, 2011, 3:31 pm
Handyguy Brian had the following conversation, via instant messaging, with his lovely wife (or so he thought) about how to troubleshoot a no display issue with a thermostat and no Air Conditioning (AC). No audio here. Some steps for troubleshooting your AC, thermostat or heat. Below is an actual c...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 20, 2011, 4:54 pm
On this audio podcast the Handyguys discuss Brian’s free-standing deck and Paul’s Vole problems. Freestanding Decks A freestanding deck will have an additional beam near the house and no ledger board. Free-standing was chosen here due to only a small area next to the deck with no cantilever...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 11, 2011, 2:09 pm
Voles in the Yard? If your lawn looked like this after the winter thaw, you may have a vole problem. The Handyguys will discuss this pest on our next podcast. Voles are rodents that spend most of their time under ground. They venture from their tunnels under the cover of snow and do the sort of da...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 6, 2011, 12:34 pm
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 Heater, T&P Valve, Expansion Tank Water heaters all have T...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - May 5, 2011, 1:52 pm
Custom Handyman Closet There are many custom closet companies eager to install a quick and easy (if not expensive) closet system for storing all of your belongings. I decided to save some money by building a closet using the modern marvel called melamine. This is the same material that most custom ...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Apr 20, 2011, 7:35 pm
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 the hot water heater’s T&P valve are very common.  Som...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 21, 2010, 4:22 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast Brian and Paul discuss a listeners question about recessed lighting. Recessed lighting We got the following question from Rob: I recently discovered your podcast and I love it. I’m working my way through the archives, but I don’t see an episode...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Dec 10, 2010, 3:22 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast tiny houses are discussed as well as the announcement of office hours on Facebook. Tiny Houses Handy guy Brian read an article about small houses which prompted the discussion. The original article is here.  The article talks about how the market for...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Nov 22, 2010, 4:44 pm
In this audio episode The Handyguys address a listener question about how to rejuvenate the hardwood floors in his new old house. The question from Jeremy: Hi guys, just found your podcast and I love it. working through the archives right now. I’m planning to refinish the original hardwood flo...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Nov 13, 2010, 11:42 am
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 Moen faucet with the pull out braided hose and how it...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Nov 5, 2010, 3:32 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we answer a listener question about wallpaper removal and discuss our own experiences with wallpaper removal. The question: …we recently moved into my wife’s grandmothers house. And well it was grandma’s in every way. Wallpaper: now some of the...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 29, 2010, 1:40 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast Brian and Paul discuss how to winterize your lawn and garden equipment and store your Deere tractor for the winter. Check your owners manual for specific end of season or storage procedures. This show will primarily focus on Fuel. This guide applies to...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 21, 2010, 5:05 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss talk about moving off of the telecommunication and entertainment grid. How much do you pay for your home phone and TV entertainment? You can save a lot of money by cutting some of the cables. Moving off of the grid – Eliminate the loc...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 14, 2010, 11:02 am
In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast we show you some aeration, hauling, bagging and other attachments that can add significant value and utility to your lawn tractor. We put some John Deere attachments & accessories through a workout in this video: Aerator The key thing in using this a...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Oct 8, 2010, 10:26 am
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we start by discussing a question about ice makers not making ice and then get into some recent projects in our “What are ya doing lately” segment. Ice maker machine not making ice We received this question from a fan named Mary Do you have any r...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 30, 2010, 6:08 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we discuss  solar and low voltage landscape lighting. Pros and Cons of Solar versus Low Voltage landscape lighting Solar Pros Easy to install You don’t need an outlet or transformer Long lasting bulbs Safe Solar Cons Price can be higher than low vol...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 21, 2010, 3:02 pm
In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast The Handyguys discuss granite care and granite counter-top maintenance Granite Care The Handyguys discuss: Granite generally requires re-sealing every 1-3 yrs. Check with your installer to see what they recommend. Topical vs Penetrating granite seal...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 9, 2010, 3:17 pm
In this video episode of The Handyguys we discuss some common tractor and mower maintenance for your John Deere. We discuss changing oil, checking air filters, the location of spark plugs, grease points and fuel filters. John Deere sells a Home maintenance kit specifically for your tractor. It con...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 1, 2010, 1:47 pm
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. Hurricane Earl from the ISS, click to enlarge For complete preparedness tips please check out these resources: www.nhc.noaa...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Sep 1, 2010, 11:24 am
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 pr...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 26, 2010, 4:55 pm
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 bir...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 19, 2010, 2:11 pm
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 i...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 12, 2010, 11:11 am
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 identi...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 10, 2010, 3:53 pm
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...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Aug 5, 2010, 3:58 pm
Making a Sandwich? Handyguy Paul decided to play a trick on Brian and demonstrate how a true handyguy prepares his lunch! Related shows:Episode #125 – Ice maker not making ice, aeration and other projects Episode #71 – ZTR Mower Versus Tractor Episode #93 – Tile Backsplash for your kitchenRela...
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The Handyguys Podcast posted an article on The Handyguys Podcast - Jul 29, 2010, 3:34 pm
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 t...
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