Handyman Pros Radio Show

John was doing his usual Sunday Morning research, reading trade papers, and came across an interesting article in a plumbing trade magazine on engaging customers on social media.  We discuss the article and add some unique twists of our own. Sign up for our free Newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@...

This week’s action tip gives a simple solution to the problems associated with pockets in tool belts and bags.  John figured this one out by himself, a bit of brilliance!  Put ziplock bags in your pockets, wrap them over the tool belt pocket.  Simple, effective, and inexpensive. Sign up for our free Newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook g...

This episode discusses solutions to the challenges of a Handyman business including marketing, hiring, networking, and more. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

Have you ever lost a bluetooth device and wondered if there is a way to find it?  Larry and John discuss an App that does just that!  (John found his FitBit with this app) Sign up for our free Newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com ,

Larry finished an ADA bedroom/bathroom suite for a VIP.  We thought we might share some insight into building a handicapped bathroom and bedroom suite.  Included are discussions on planning, including how to tape out the “flow” of the room, product selection criteria and unique products that are available, and some construction techniques. Sign up for our Free Newsletter, https://handyma...

Be safe when working within your own home and other homes.  We discuss tagging breakers and other equipment that can cause serious injury. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

This episode will discuss the specifics of starting a handyman business and includes tips and tricks on planning, accounting, systems and processes and more! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

The handyman pros discuss the rising cost of building materials and the uncertainty of actually finding the materials you need to do your home projects. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

In This episode Alan Stephenson talks about his background, his qualifications, and why he got into the trades businesses all while running a financial planning business and battling cancer. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

The handyman pros came on an article of real significance: White Oak (the material used to make whiskey barrels) is not sustainable (supply cannot keep up with demand).  Of all the “In the news” segments, this is the single most important! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handy...

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about Chip and Johanna Gaines’s Magnolia Network recently canceling and then reinstating the show “Home Work”.   This is our synopsis and interpretation of the lessons to be learned Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handym...

This week's action tip can save you time and aggravation when working with your plumbing.  Work with the right products when installing gaskets and rubber products, in this case plumbing grease, a product designed to not degrade gaskets, giving years of sealing power! Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , Check out our website handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our n...

This episode is all about attracting quality contractors for your home remodel.  The Handyman Pros give some tips and tricks on behaviors and activities that will attract contractors. Questions, Comments, Concerns? Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , Check out our website handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, lots of great inside information on mainten...

The handyman pros discuss a door trimming tool that can help you fix doors that stick. Questions, Comments, Concerns? Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , Check out our website handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, lots of great inside information on maintenance, upcoming shows and events and more, Join our facebook group @handyman pros , or follow us on twi...

The Handyman Pros shed some light on persistent plumbing myths, why they are incorrect, and why you should stop engaging in these activities. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

Items in the news: If you have Dewalt earbuds you need to listen to this episode as there are health and safety issues with this product. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

This episode gives you five tips that can revolutionize your business in 2022.  These are simple tips that anyone can implement and achieve tremendous results. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

This episode will discuss the specifics of starting a handyman business and includes tips and tricks on planning, accounting, systems and processes and more! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

Larry and John recently built a mobile pizza oven, a unique build.  It fostered an idea; What have our listeners done that is unique and how can we incentivize our listeners to share the builds?  The unique job contest was born! Project has to have been completed in the last 5 years  (going forward it will be yearly) Photos and or video recommended Unique, custom, specialized (zip l...

We interviewed Dustin James from Odd Jobs of Bowling Green.  Dustin is a handyman based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  During the recent tornado event, Dustin went to work at no charge to help clear the streets and get the tornado damaged area functioning.  John and I are very impressed with this handyman’s community spirit and can do attitude.  A great interview! Go to our websi...

This week’s tip is all about flashing kick outs; keeping water away from your siding and putting it into the gutters.  The flashing kick out, or the lack thereof, is a major issue in water damage to your home.  We discuss some simple things you can do to make sure water goes into your gutter and not onto siding. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter...

This is a retrospective show on our journey as handymen this year.  Some of our top lessons in doing jobs and activities.  This show encompasses many different aspects of doing home maintenance and repair with real life lessons learned the hard way! Join our facebook group @handyman pros or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com ,

We found a soon to be new Christmas classic song, “Santa’s got a Dirty Job”.  This collaboration between Mike Rowe, John Rich, and The Oak Ridge Boys is a great song about Santa’s job.  All proceeds from this record go to support Folds of Honor and the Mike Rowe Foundation Listen Here: https://youtu.be/49dCobL213M Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newslett...

John has been contemplating changing vehicles.  Time to discuss vehicular choices for Contractors and Handymen.  In this episode we discuss the processes for the selection of a vehicle for your handyman ventures.  Included are selection criteria based on your use case, gross vehicle weight, traffic, fuel mileage and more.  This could change the way you do your ventures! Go to o...

We were reading some facebook posts and came on a comment about replacing and tightening garage door tensioners.  We give our opinions on this type of work and the need to be cautious approaching this particular job. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .