The Handyguys Podcast

Over 70% of the country has been classified as abnormally dry, or worse. What about the oasis in your own backyard? Lawn Care Do's and Don'ts During a Drought DON'T water your lawn at night. Grass left wet overnight, or for long periods … The post Drought Lawn Care appeared first on The Handyguys.

In this audio podcast The Handyguys discuss building an Azek Cellular PVC deck. The Handyguys discuss when to DIY and when not to DIY, design considerations, choosing a contractor and materials selection. To DIY or not to DIY a Cellular PVC … The post Building an Azek Cellular PVC Deck appeared first on The Handyguys.

A primer on when to prime Much of the cost of a paint job actually comes from the labor, that is why it is important to know when to prime. When having a repainting job done, it involves scraping the … The post When to Prime Before Painting appeared first on The Handyguys.

Handyguys Brian and Paul bring in HVAC (Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning) expert and the co-owner of Interstate Air Conditioning and Heating, Raymond Kishk, to talk about energy efficient air conditioning systems. This information will help you choose an energy efficient air conditioning … The post Energy Efficient Air Conditioning appeared first on The Handyguys.

The Handyguys discuss chainsaw safety in this audio podcast. If you rent, borrow or buy a chainsaw, you will still need to be aware of proper chainsaw safety. In the summer, many areas are affected by thunderstorms. In the late … The post Chainsaw Safety appeared first on The Handyguys.

While planting and growing grass is not difficult–I once heard that it could be planted on concrete–there are strategies for successfully planting grass seed to ensure the most success. Listen to this audio podcast to hear the discussion about all these … The post Planting Grass Seed, Strategies for Success appeared first on The Handyguys.

On this episode, Handyguy Paul brings two topics to the podcast pertaining to preventing wood rot and to wood and ground contact. Preventing Wood Rot on Door Jambs Paul asks Handyguy Brian about the best way to deal with rotting … The post Preventing wood rot on door jambs and deck posts appeared first on The Handyguys.

The Handyguys, Paul and Brian, discuss your mailbox post options in this podcast. Before you dig a hole in your lawn, or get a chinook helicopter to remove your old post (as Handyguy Paul playfully suggests), it's best to know … The post Mailbox Post Choices appeared first on The Handyguys.

The Handyguys interview Mike Ballou,  product Manager for John Deere, and discuss mower maintenance and the best way to care for your lawn. Mower Maintenance Proper mower maintenance is critical for having a healthy, green  lawn.  Do not begin this … The post Mower Maintenance and Tips for a Better Lawn appeared first on The Handyguys.

The Handyguys continued a discussion from an earlier episode on generators. Paul wanted to follow-up with the methods for connecting a generator to your electrical system. Generator transfer switches and manual generator interlock devices are discussed on the show. Generator … The post Generator Transfer Switches Interlock Devices appeared first on The Handyguys.

Okay – here is a quick tip, not a full show. Lawn Aerating Fall and spring are a great time to aerate your lawn. An aerator will break up hard compacted soil and allow water and nutrients to better reach … The post Renting a Lawn Aerator and Avoiding Weeds appeared first on The Handyguys.

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. … The post GE Refrigerator Not Cooling Troubleshooting and Repair appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Selecting a Portable Generator appeared first on The Handyguys.

The Handyguys discuss 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. … The post Lightbulb Bans, Government Intervention and Personal Choice appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Last Minute Christmas List Ideas appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post LED Christmas Lights for Energy Savings appeared first on The Handyguys.

Hardscaping options The Handyguys discuss some hardscaping options under consideration for Brian’s father’s 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 … The post Hardscaping Options – Concrete, pavers or stamped concrete appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Stink Bug Prevention, Control, Removal and Elimination appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Wasp Killer – eliminate wasps around your home appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Repairing Plaster Walls and Attaching Things to Plaster Walls appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Dust Collection and Resiential Sprinkler Systems appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post The True Value Experience and Delta Faucets 2011 appeared first on The Handyguys.

In this audio episode, The Handyguys discuss thatch in your lawn as well as discussing 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 … The post Preventing and Repairing Thatch (and those purple triangle thingies in trees) appeared first on The Handyguys.

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. Podcasting Audio Gear Sorry, … The post Audio Podcasting Gear We Use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 … The post Battery String Trimmer opinions and a Contest appeared first on The Handyguys.

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 Safety and Protection We all know how important … The post Eye and Ear Protection appeared first on The Handyguys.