MGK Rocks Your House

Garage Cabinets & Garage Organization

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Handyguy Brian’s garage a disaster, he has a mix of recycled cabinets, home-made shelving, pegboard and cheap, rusty metal shelves. In this episode The Handyguys discuss garage organization and show off their new set.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Selecting Pneumatic Nailers

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

In this show The Handyguys discuss selecting pneumatic nailers also known as nail guns.

How do you select your first nailer? It depends on the task at hand. If you are finishing a basement then you may want to consider a kit that includes a framing nailer, finish nailer and maybe a brad nailer. If you are installing crown moulding then go with a 15g finish nailer. The bottom line, let your project dictate the nailer choice. The nailer choice will drive your air compressor choice (a future topic) -- selecting pneumatic nailers - Nailer Compressor Combo Kit

Watch the video to learn about selecting pneumatic nailers for your project. You can also listen to our older audio podcast on the subject of nailers here or watch a video of The Handyguys using a nail gun for target practice!

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

How to install a custom closet shelf system

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:03:00 GMT

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.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Repair, cleaning and refinishing old hardwood floors

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this audio episode, The Handyguys address a listener question about how to rejuvenate the hardwood floors in his new old house.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Upgrading Door Security and a DIY Flowchart

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this audio podcast The Handyguys discuss how to upgrade the entry doors in your house for increased security and then discuss a flowchart for determining if DIY projects are right for you.

Door Security

Door Devil Anti-Kick and Door Frame Repair KitThe Handyguys have discussed home security in the past but it usually involves systems that alert the homeowner or the police when there is a break-in. The device we talk about on this podcast designed to deter the bad guys from gaining entrance in the first place. The product is the Door Devil™ and Paul and Brian try it on for size!

Top 3 DIY upgrades recommended by Police

Adding a 2nd 2 cylinder Deadbolt
Adding a Peephole
Adding a door frame reinforcement device

In some areas break-ins are on the rise. Some people’s first reaction is to say “we need to get an alarm system”. Unfortunately many break-ins occur in houses that HAVE alarm systems. The thieves don’t care because they’d kick the door and run in/out in Blitzkrieg or NASCAR Pit crew style before the alarm company was even notified or police can respond. Thieves are in, out, and gone in 4 minutes or less. Certainly, the alarms provide incentive for them not to linger, but don’t provide the deterrent or defense necessary to protect the home.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Snow Blower Comparisons

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Handyguys are sick of snow. Is it time to purchase a new power tool?

If you live anywhere north of the Mason Dixon Line, you are probably fed up with the snow and ice that covers our sidewalks and driveways. For the handyguy budgeting for his or her next power tool, a snow blower may be on your mind. But is a snow blower really the next power tool you want to add to your tool arsenal? Evidently many folks around the country think so as the sales of snow blowers are on the rise according to Wendy Bounds of the Wall Street Journal. Paul enjoyed reading a pair of articles she wrote recently in his favorite newspaper. Wendy provides a review of several models and outlines the basic varieties of blowers.

Neither Brian nor Paul own a snow blower, and they are as overwhelmed as anyone by all the choices. Should a handyguy purchase a smaller electric shovel which may remove a few inches of snow, or would a two-stage godzilla model be the head turner that is desired? In order to sort this out, the Handyguys interview Wendy Bounds who has tested a small fleet of snow blowers for her WSJ review. As you will find out in this podcast, Bounds has plenty of driveway to give these machines a workout.

The Handyguys and Wendy discuss how the snow blower in every garage effects the very social fabric of our society. Do these machines put the squeeze on local neighborhood youth with an entrepreneurial spirit?

Listen to the Handyguys discussion Wendy Bounds from the Wall Street Journal

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Freestanding Ipe deck features and best practices

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:56:00 GMT

In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast they showcase some of the features of a freestanding Ipe deck such as lighting, hidden fasteners, Ipe plugs and aluminum balusters. For more information on this video, please read the original posting.

About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Toilet Repair: Fill Valve Replacement

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this video The Handyguys discuss toilet repair -- specifically, toilet fill valves. Toilet fill valves are the second most common toilet repair after flapper replacements. We put this short video together to take some of the mystery out of the process. We hope you find it useful.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Installing a sconce in 7 easy steps

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In this video The Handyguys discuss installing a wall sconce to add ambiance lighting, that wont glare on the screen, to a basement home theater.

Glare is the issue, planning is the answer

When you are considering lighting for your home, whether it be for a home theater, television viewing area, home office, kitchen or other places, it is important to consider placement of lighting so it will not cause glare. When Brian finished his basement he included a home theater. (It’s really not that grand, more a movie watching area) The lighting Brian originally installed were some recessed can lights. Dorena Wall SconceOnce the wide-screen TV was acquired, the surround sound set-up and the furniture placement finalized, it became apparent that light from the recessed cans would cause glare on the TV screen.

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About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.

Accessorizing a lawn tractor video – Aeration, hauling, bagging and more

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:34:00 GMT

In this video episode of The Handyguys Podcast, they show you some aeration, hauling, bagging and other attachments that can add significant value and utility to your lawn tractor. For more information on this video, please read the original posting.

John Deere has provided The Handyguys the products used in this evaluation. However, the opinions of The Handyguys are entirely their own and they have not been paid to make positive comments.

About the Handy Guys

The Handy Guys are a couple of guys who know a lot and have distinct opinions on the rest with real experience to back it up.