Handyman Pros Radio Show

Hiring a Contractor Part 2: The contractor Pros continue the discussion on hiring contractors.  What should you be concerned with and how to avoid potential problems.  This episode discusses Describing the project, Sourcing contractors, Contacting contractors, and many other important tips for hiring contractors.

On this action tip edition - a quick discussion of making sure you have extra keys and using a lock box to let others in. This week’s action tip: Having enough Keys Cut.  The handyman pros give a home ownership tip that will keep you from being locked out of your home.  The Pros also discuss access with a key box. Questions, Comments, Concerns? Send us an email, questions@handymanprosrad...

In this show, The handyman pros have a conversation with Chad Carson from coachcarson.com about his current project, a complete rehab of a 100 year old home that has been converted into a 3 unit apartment. Chad is an entrepreneur, writer, and teacher, who used real estate investing to reach financial independence. Chad's primary business is long term real estate rentals, and his company owns over...

This week's action tip: Using a speed square as a saw guide.  The handyman pros give a carpentry tip that ensures square cuts without breaking out the chop saw.  Check out our website, handymanprosradioshow.com , send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com, or join our facebook group @handyman pros

Have you ever asked “How do you hire a good Contractor?” In this episode, Hiring a Contractor, part 1: The Handyman Pros start the discussion on hiring contractors. Critical questions are answered; “What should I be concerned with?” and “How do I avoid potential problems?”. The Pros discussion surrounds the following considerations and more: Scope of project The Pricing Triad – How Time, Quality,...

This week's action tip: Caulking tips and tricks.  The handyman pros discuss a quick tip for a technique for caulking in tight places that will save you time and aggravation. Check out our website, HandymanProsRadioShow.com , send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com, or join our facebook group @handyman pros

The Handyman Pros are excited to announce a short series of shows on how to hire and work with a contractor for those larger projects.  Included in the series is an interview with Chad "Coach" Carson .  We will speak with him about his current project, a complete rehab of a 100 year old home that has been converted into a 3 unit apartment and how he is working through this comprehensive...

In this episode, the Handyman Pros interview Sandy Mowery from Tuff Shed.  Sandy describes the advantages of working with a shed professional and purchasing a shed versus building one.  We have a candid discussion about materials, warranty, construction techniques, and customization.  Check out our website, handymanprosradioshow.com, send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow...

This week's action tip: Mixing Powdered drywall mud.  The handyman pros talk about tips and tricks for mixing powdered drywall mud.  Tips to keep your drywall projects simple.  Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros.

Sharpen up, skills to help sharpen your tools.  This week the handyman pros give tips and tricks for sharpening your drill bits and tools.  Sharp tools just work better, learn the basics on sharpening drill bits, chisels, garden tools, and more.  Make your life easier and more efficient!   Join our Facebook group @handyman pros, visit our website, handymanprosradioshow.com, or...

This week's action tip: Using the fraction calculator app.  The handyman pros discuss an application on your smartphone that makes is quick and easy to work with fractions. Use your smartphone to help with your construction projects. Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros.

You Put Your TV Where?  This week the handyman pros tackle the process of hanging televisions (monitors).  The pros discuss the factors that create a successful and enjoyable TV mount, including The different types of mounts, considerations including location, power availability, access to the cable, and many other tips and tricks.  Join our Facebook group @handyman pros, visit our...

This week's action tip: Using an Ozone Generator, how to get rid of nasty smells.  Smells, an inevitable fact of owning a home.  From mildew, to grease, to cigarette smoke the Handyman Pros discuss using an Ozone generator to reduce smells.  Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros and visit us at www.handymanradioshow.com

Hangin around: Tips and tricks for hanging artwork and mirrors.  This week the handyman pros talk about the process of hanging artwork, from planning to execution, the handyman pros give their tips and tricks to help you hang your artwork and achieve the look you desire.  Join our Facebook group @handyman pros, visit our website, handymanprosradioshow.com, or send us an email at question...

This week's action tip: Using the angle pro calculator app.  The handyman pros discuss an application on your smartphone that calculates angles. Use your smartphone to help with your construction projects. Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros.  Visit our website, handymanprosradioshow.com, or send us an email at questions@handymanprosradioshow.com.

Hey, Did you know you can lift concrete?  In this episode, the handyman pros interview Matt and Travis from Lift It Rite LLc, https://www.liftitritellc.com/, a company that specializes in lifting concrete slabs, foundations, and more.  Travis and Matt explain the process of lifting concrete slabs, and how you benefit by not having to replace your sunken concrete slabs.  Don't replac...

This week's action tip: An opportunity to use your unanticipated time off; use this time to create your home’s to-do list.  The handyman pros discuss many items you should start taking action on today.  Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros. www.handymanprosradioshow.com

In this episode, the handyman pros discuss the repair of a hardwood floor.  Included are tips and tricks for sourcing hardwood flooring, removal of hardwood planks, installation of hardwood planks, applying a finish to the repair, and more.  Also in this episode, from the email bag, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , tips and tricks for maintaining your home when traveling for an exte...

This week's action tip: Drilling Through Tile.   Use the right drill for the application and and learn how to drill the hole right the first time.   Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros.

This week the Handyman Pros interview Tim Harman from the You Can, Man podcast.  Tim is a kindred spirit and discusses several of his home repair projects along with the You Can, Man Podcast.  We discuss load bearing walls, DIY, Ford Bronco’s and more. For more information, join our Facebook group, Handyman Pros , or go to Handymanprosradioshow.com .

This week's action tip: the multi purpose hotel key card.   From spreading wood filler to scraping ice off your windshield, learn some of the uses for old key cards from the handyman pros.  Join the Facebook Group @handyman pros.

Interior doors don't close properly? The handyman pros help you DIY  diagnose your interior door problems and give you some actionable tips and tricks for repairing or replacing an interior door. For more information, join our Facebook group, Handyman Pros , or go to Handymanprosradioshow.com .

The handyman pros help a listener tackle towel racks that continue to come loose by using a threadlocker.     We appreciate the questions and please keep them coming.   Send us your questions to questions@handymanprosradioshow.com or go to our website, Handyman Pros Radio Show and drop us a line

The handyman pros interview Joel Larsgaard from HowToMoney.com .  Joel is a young multi talented guy who works  full time in broadcasting (producer of the Clark Howard Show ),  has his own podcast, and has rental properties.  We talk about rental and property ownership.  Joel brings a great perspective on process, budgeting, and do it yourself maintenance.   For more...

The handyman pros answer a question from the email bag on how to make driving small nails easier and safer.     We appreciate the questions and please keep them coming.   Send us your questions to questions@handymanprosradioshow.com or go to our website, Handyman Pros Radio Show and drop us a line