Leaf blowers, rakes and a question about leaky showers
The Handyguys discuss the contest to giveaway a great toolkit, some possible problems with a leaky shower valve and weather a rake or a leaf blower is the correct tool for collecting leaves. To enter the contest you just need to leave a comment on Episode 87 and let us know what you think a valid use of duct tape is. We will announce a winner during our first show in December. We will take Thanksgiving off so this show is the last show we... Read Full Story
How do you get your house ready for the Winter Season?
Win this toolkit. Click on the picture to learn how! Hint: valid use of duct tape wins!
Join the Handyguys in a not-so-methodical checklist for the winter season. This is not your every day handyman (or not so handyperson) checklist. We have some extras you may not see on other lists. Listen to the podcast as we discuss these items. True Value had all the supplies we needed to get our houses in order.
As the days get shorter and dar... Read Full Story
Furnace filters are a critical component of your heating and cooling system.
Make sure they are changed regularly. We discuss the myriad of choices in furnace filters in this podcast.
The Handyguys group filters into three different categories, good, better and best. Whats best for one person may not be the best for another. The standard filters are good for most people. They permit the furnace to operate as it was designed. When selecting a filter you would typically replace with one equal ... Read Full Story
Furnace filters are a critical component of your heating and cooling system.
Make sure they are changed regularly. We discuss the myriad of choices in furnace filters in this podcast.
The Handyguys group filters into three different categories, good, better and best. Whats best for one person may not be the best for another. The standard filters are good for most people. They permit the furnace to operate as it was designed. When selecting a filter you would typically replace with one equal ... Read Full Story
In this show The Handyguys discuss their top 10 starter tools and announce a contest to win this toolkit!
Win this tool kit!
What is included in a first time home buyers tool kit? Screwdrivers of course! But what else? The Handyguys went shopping at True Value to assemble a quality starter set of essential tools for the typical home owner.
Our Kit Includes:
The Handyguys will take your questions via the phone at (818) 804-TOOL. Leave an email address if you want an immediate and direct ... Read Full Story
In this show The Handyguys discuss their top 10 starter tools and announce a contest to win this toolkit!
Win this tool kit!
What is included in a first time home buyers tool kit? Screwdrivers of course! But what else? The Handyguys went shopping at True Value to assemble a quality starter set of essential tools for the typical home owner.
Our Kit Includes:
The Handyguys will take your questions via the phone at (818) 804-TOOL. Leave an email address if you want an immediate and direct ... Read Full Story
DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters
You need to listen to the podcast to hear Paul's story about what happened to his nice laptop. Does this picture give you a clue? Click on the pic to see it bigger.
We start off by talking about the True Value DIY Drama contest. You can win $5000 if your story is chosen as a winner. Brian and Paul have both had some drama but Paul most recently. You MUST listen to Paul tell his drama story in the podcast. It was a very expensive story.
What are you... Read Full Story
DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New Counters
You need to listen to the podcast to hear Paul's story about what happened to his nice laptop. Does this picture give you a clue? Click on the pic to see it bigger.
We start off by talking about the True Value DIY Drama contest. You can win $5000 if your story is chosen as a winner. Brian and Paul have both had some drama but Paul most recently. You MUST listen to Paul tell his drama story in the podcast. It was a very expensive story.
What are you... Read Full Story
Water powered backup sump pumps
Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate.
Our listener had to remove new carpet from his finished basement due to heavy rains and a failed primary sump pump.
In this episode we address backup sump pumps, in particular water powered sump pumps. We were contacted by a listener via twitter and asked if we had recommendations for a backup pump. We knew ... Read Full Story
Water powered backup sump pumps
Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate.
Our listener had to remove new carpet from his finished basement due to heavy rains and a failed primary sump pump.
In this episode we address backup sump pumps, in particular water powered sump pumps. We were contacted by a listener via twitter and asked if we had recommendations for a backup pump. We knew... Read Full Story
