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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 arou ...
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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 arou ...
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Deck lighting questions answered In this video, the Handyguys answer some fan deck lighting questions. What is best: CFL, LED, Halogen, Incandescent? Does it really matter? What about low voltage? The Handyguys love their low voltage systems. Watch the video to find out the most important features in deck lighting. The post Deck Lighting Questions …
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Deck lighting questions answered In this video, the Handyguys answer some fan deck lighting questions. What is best: CFL, LED, Halogen, Incandescent? Does it really matter? What about low voltage? The Handyguys love their low voltage systems. Watch the video to find out the most important features in deck lighting. The post Deck Lighting Questions …
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Below is an article from our friends at Zillow. We know all our fans expect to see video with each post, so The Handyguys decided to make a video showing some before and after of our messy, then clean (sort of) garages. Check out the article below and enjoy the video. Tips for Cleaning Out a Garage By Tali Wee of Zillow Part of being a responsible …
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Below is an article from our friends at Zillow. We know all our fans expect to see video with each post, so The Handyguys decided to make a video showing some before and after of our messy, then clean (sort of) garages. Check out the article below and enjoy the video. Tips for Cleaning Out a Garage By Tali Wee of Zillow Part of being a responsible …
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Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are The Handyguys. Please see below for additional disclosure. Impact Drivers Impact Drivers are very cool tools. They are perfect for driving screws, a lot of screws. You can also use them for driving lag bolts, tightening or loosening nuts and other jobs around the house. Makita …
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Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are The Handyguys. Please see below for additional disclosure. Impact Drivers Impact Drivers are very cool tools. They are perfect for driving screws, a lot of screws. You can also use them for driving lag bolts, tightening or loosening nuts and other jobs around the house. Makita …
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In this video, the Handyguys discuss dishwasher detergent and why dishes often don’t get clean. We have received a lot of feedback on our video about fixing a dishwasher that won’t clean dishes and for many (too many) people, the issue is a poor design of the dishwasher. Exacerbating the issue is the fact that most dishwasher detergents have remove…
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In this video, the Handyguys discuss dishwasher detergent and why dishes often don’t get clean. We have received a lot of feedback on our video about fixing a dishwasher that won’t clean dishes and for many (too many) people, the issue is a poor design of the dishwasher. Exacerbating the issue is the fact that most dishwasher detergents have remove…
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Installing an underground electric dog fence is a great 5 step DIY project to protect your pet. 5 Steps to installing an electric dog fence Determine what kit to buy Determine the area you want to confine your pet to Install the hidden cable Install the transmitter Train the dog When selecting your electric dog fence kit there are a few things to c…
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Installing an underground electric dog fence is a great 5 step DIY project to protect your pet. 5 Steps to installing an electric dog fence Determine what kit to buy Determine the area you want to confine your pet to Install the hidden cable Install the transmitter Train the dog When selecting your electric dog fence kit there are a few things to c…
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This video outlines a key component to water heater maintenance that is often overlooked, the expansion tank. What does the expansion tank do? The expansion tank will allow expanding water (water expands when it heats) a place to go. Do you need one? You need an expansion tank, if you are on a water system with a back-flow preventer (a one way valv…
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This video outlines a key component to water heater maintenance that is often overlooked, the expansion tank. What does the expansion tank do? The expansion tank will allow expanding water (water expands when it heats) a place to go. Do you need one? You need an expansion tank, if you are on a water system with a back-flow preventer (a one way valv…
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The Handyguys review a plethora of mouse traps all purchased at our local hardware store. Whether you have mice, voles or rats, there is a trap for you. Why are there so many mouse trap choices? Everyone seems to be trying to build that proverbial better mousetrap! Mouse Trap Types There are two basic choices, to kill the mouse or a catch and relea…
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The Handyguys review a plethora of mouse traps all purchased at our local hardware store. Whether you have mice, voles or rats, there is a trap for you. Why are there so many mouse trap choices? Everyone seems to be trying to build that proverbial better mousetrap! Mouse Trap Types There are two basic choices, to kill the mouse or a catch and relea…
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The Handyguys recently had the opportunity to visit the John Deere factory in Horicon, WI. While there, they learned about the company, its manufacturing, its people and its philosophy for doing business. On top of that, The Handyguys also saw a bunch of great tractors being made in the USA by a skilled labor force. Watch the Deere Factory Tour Vid…
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The Handyguys recently had the opportunity to visit the John Deere factory in Horicon, WI. While there, they learned about the company, its manufacturing, its people and its philosophy for doing business. On top of that, The Handyguys also saw a bunch of great tractors being made in the USA by a skilled labor force. Watch the Deere Factory Tour Vid…
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Which sander should you buy? Its better to ask which sander is right for the job you are doing. In this episode The Handyguys discuss which sander is right for the job, the pros and cons of different types of sanders. When deciding which sander to buy you need to identify what project you need it for and what projects down the road you may need it …
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Which sander should you buy? Its better to ask which sander is right for the job you are doing. In this episode The Handyguys discuss which sander is right for the job, the pros and cons of different types of sanders. When deciding which sander to buy you need to identify what project you need it for and what projects down the road you may need it …
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Handyguy Brian saw an interesting DIY Soil pH Test (pH is a measure of acidity) test described on Facebook. We try it out and also try a commercially available DIY Soil pH Test kit on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Here is the graphic from Homesteading / Survivalism on Facebook. You can also just purchase a home soil pH est kit. They aren’t…
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Handyguy Brian saw an interesting DIY Soil pH Test (pH is a measure of acidity) test described on Facebook. We try it out and also try a commercially available DIY Soil pH Test kit on this episode of The Handyguys Podcast. Here is the graphic from Homesteading / Survivalism on Facebook. You can also just purchase a home soil pH est kit. They aren’t…
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LED bulbs are the next generation of “green” lighting technology. The Handyguys talk about how LED Bulbs compare to CFLs and whether they are really friendly to the environment. What is an LED bulb? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LEDs have been around for a long time but only recently have become effective in lightbulbs. They use little elect…
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LED bulbs are the next generation of “green” lighting technology. The Handyguys talk about how LED Bulbs compare to CFLs and whether they are really friendly to the environment. What is an LED bulb? LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LEDs have been around for a long time but only recently have become effective in lightbulbs. They use little elect…
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In the latest episode, The Handyguys discuss several ways to unclog toilets. Yes, you can use a typical plunger if you have a clogged toilet. It works most of the time. What do you do if the plunger fails? Don’t despair, try one of the other techniques discussed in this video. Unclog Toilets Plungers Using a plunger to unclog toilets A plunger is t…
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In the latest episode, The Handyguys discuss several ways to unclog toilets. Yes, you can use a typical plunger if you have a clogged toilet. It works most of the time. What do you do if the plunger fails? Don’t despair, try one of the other techniques discussed in this video. Unclog Toilets Plungers Using a plunger to unclog toilets A plunger is t…
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The Handyguys talk about ethanol mandates with Institute for Energy Research expert Daniel Simmons. We discuss the negative impacts of ethanol on our vehicles, small engines, the environment and food supplies. Background on Ethanol Mandate Daniel Simmons is IER’s Director of Regulatory and State Affairs. The Federal government mandated certain etha…
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The Handyguys talk about ethanol mandates with Institute for Energy Research expert Daniel Simmons. We discuss the negative impacts of ethanol on our vehicles, small engines, the environment and food supplies. Background on Ethanol Mandate Daniel Simmons is IER’s Director of Regulatory and State Affairs. The Federal government mandated certain etha…
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A hammer drill, when equipped with a masonry bit, is designed for drilling into stone, concrete, brick or mortar. When a hammer drill operates, it rotates like a normal drill, and at the same time, has a forward, hammering, type action. Watch or listen to The Handyguys discussing when and why to use them. Types of hammer drills You can buy a dedica…
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A hammer drill, when equipped with a masonry bit, is designed for drilling into stone, concrete, brick or mortar. When a hammer drill operates, it rotates like a normal drill, and at the same time, has a forward, hammering, type action. Watch or listen to The Handyguys discussing when and why to use them. Types of hammer drills You can buy a dedica…
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In this episode of The Handyguys podcast, The Handyguys discuss Ipe Deck Maintenance, how to clean it and keep it looking awesome. Ipe Deck Maintenance Brian’s Ipe deck looked great when it was complete. Eighteen months later, it was looking a bit dirty. The wood was still in perfect condition, no checking, no splits or splinters, it was just a bit…
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In this episode of The Handyguys podcast, The Handyguys discuss Ipe Deck Maintenance, how to clean it and keep it looking awesome. Ipe Deck Maintenance Brian’s Ipe deck looked great when it was complete. Eighteen months later, it was looking a bit dirty. The wood was still in perfect condition, no checking, no splits or splinters, it was just a bit…
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There are hundreds of toolbox choices on the market. The Handyguys discuss the big and small, soft and hard, tool specific or generic toolbox choices in this video. Toolbox Choices Small Portable toolboxes These types of toolboxes are very common when you only need to carry around a few small tools. The Handyguys like their Bucket Boss system for c…
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There are hundreds of toolbox choices on the market. The Handyguys discuss the big and small, soft and hard, tool specific or generic toolbox choices in this video. Toolbox Choices Small Portable toolboxes These types of toolboxes are very common when you only need to carry around a few small tools. The Handyguys like their Bucket Boss system for c…
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It doesn’t happen too often but it CAN happen – smoke alarm but no smoke. Yes, your smoke alarm can go off when there is no smoke. One possibility is dust. Smoke alarm, no smoke The Handyguys discuss how to deal with a “smoke alarm, no smoke” situation cause by dust. The post Smoke alarm no smoke – What to do first appeared on The Handyguys. The po…
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It doesn’t happen too often but it CAN happen – smoke alarm but no smoke. Yes, your smoke alarm can go off when there is no smoke. One possibility is dust. Smoke alarm, no smoke The Handyguys discuss how to deal with a “smoke alarm, no smoke” situation cause by dust. The post Smoke alarm no smoke – What to do first appeared on The Handyguys. The po…
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Installing a faucet and water filter doesn’t need to be hard. In this new video from The Handyguys, we show you the basic steps to installing a faucet and water filter. Installing A Faucet and Water Filter Faucet In this video, The Handyguys install the new Pfister Pasadena Kitchen faucet featuring: Install tool included Two-function spray-head Int…
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Installing a faucet and water filter doesn’t need to be hard. In this new video from The Handyguys, we show you the basic steps to installing a faucet and water filter. Installing A Faucet and Water Filter Faucet In this video, The Handyguys install the new Pfister Pasadena Kitchen faucet featuring: Install tool included Two-function spray-head Int…
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Garage Organization Handyguy Brian’s garage is a disaster. He has a mix of recycled cabinets, homemade shelving, pegboard and cheap, rusty metal shelves. In this episode, The Handyguys discuss garage organization and show off their new set. Redline Garage Organization offerings Here are a few of the advantages of using Redline’s Garage Organization…
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Garage Organization Handyguy Brian’s garage is a disaster. He has a mix of recycled cabinets, homemade shelving, pegboard and cheap, rusty metal shelves. In this episode, The Handyguys discuss garage organization and show off their new set. Redline Garage Organization offerings Here are a few of the advantages of using Redline’s Garage Organization…
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In this episode, The Handyguys try out electric snowblowers, discuss advantages of electric over gas snowblowers, and why they may be the right tool for a homeowner and why they might not be the right tool for some people. Advantages Always start No need to store gas Lightweight Easy to store Disadvantages Limited by cord length Limited to light sn…
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In this episode, The Handyguys try out electric snowblowers, discuss advantages of electric over gas snowblowers, and why they may be the right tool for a homeowner and why they might not be the right tool for some people. Advantages Always start No need to store gas Lightweight Easy to store Disadvantages Limited by cord length Limited to light sn…
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The Handyguys discuss inexpensive home improvement stocking stuffers, for the handyguy or handygal in your life, in this new video. Brian suggests these home improvement stocking stuffers 6-in-1 screwdriver – Not the 11-in-1 or 32-in-1 or 945973495-in-1 screwdrivers. Keep it simple and get the 6-in-1 screwdriver that has 1/4″ & 5/16″ nut setter, 2 …
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The Handyguys discuss inexpensive home improvement stocking stuffers, for the handyguy or handygal in your life, in this new video. Brian suggests these home improvement stocking stuffers 6-in-1 screwdriver – Not the 11-in-1 or 32-in-1 or 945973495-in-1 screwdrivers. Keep it simple and get the 6-in-1 screwdriver that has 1/4″ & 5/16″ nut setter, 2 …
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Wired networking has been around a long time and has progressed through many topologies and technologies. The Handyguys discuss the advantages of wired networking, when to use wired networking and what the pieces of a complete solution look like. Components of a wired networking solution Hub or switch The hub or switch is the central component of a…
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Wired networking has been around a long time and has progressed through many topologies and technologies. The Handyguys discuss the advantages of wired networking, when to use wired networking and what the pieces of a complete solution look like. Components of a wired networking solution Hub or switch The hub or switch is the central component of a…
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In this show, The Handyguys discuss selecting pneumatic nailers also known as nail guns. Nail Gun Choices Below is a listing of different nail guns from small to large to specialty, this list will help you in Selecting Pneumatic Nailers. Pin Nailers 23 gauge pin nailers are the smallest of the lot. They are used when you need to nail small, delicat…
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In this show, The Handyguys discuss selecting pneumatic nailers also known as nail guns. Nail Gun Choices Below is a listing of different nail guns from small to large to specialty, this list will help you in Selecting Pneumatic Nailers. Pin Nailers 23 gauge pin nailers are the smallest of the lot. They are used when you need to nail small, delicat…
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Moving to Home Improvement Videos and YouTube Then Handyguys Podcast is now moving primarily to a video format. To get all of our latest content and to see our home improvement videos, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We will begin uploading new content in the next week or so and have already filmed 5 new episodes in the updated Handyguys P…
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Moving to Home Improvement Videos and YouTube Then Handyguys Podcast is now moving primarily to a video format. To get all of our latest content and to see our home improvement videos, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We will begin uploading new content in the next week or so and have already filmed 5 new episodes in the updated Handyguys P…
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In this video podcast, Handyguy Paul tackles building a custom closet shelf system. This system is from easyclosets.com and it worked out great in this walk-in closet. What does Paul’s wife think about the custom closet? Read her thoughts and watch HER video on her blog, Musings of a Housewife. Make sure you subscribe, there will be more videos com…
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In this video podcast, Handyguy Paul tackles building a custom closet shelf system. This system is from easyclosets.com and it worked out great in this walk-in closet. What does Paul’s wife think about the custom closet? Read her thoughts and watch HER video on her blog, Musings of a Housewife. Make sure you subscribe, there will be more videos com…
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