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  • Audio Podcasting Gear We Use (to do the show) and True Value Blog Squad

    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, no home improvement topics this week. We get asked a lot questions like these:

    • What kind of microphones do you use?
    • What do you use to record the show?
    • Where did you get the booms for your mics?
    • Do you use a mixer?

      • In this show, we try to answer the questions and now we will have a post we can refer people to whom want to know.

      Here is a list of the gear:

      • Alesis MultiMix 8 USB 2.0 Mixer
      • Heil Pro 40 Broadcast Microphone
      • Heil Sound SM-2 Shockmount for PR-30 AND PR-40 (Black)
      • AKG Acoustics K-240 Semi Open Studio Headphones
      • cheap boom stands
      • Samson C Que 8 Four Channel Headphone Amplifier
      • XLR Cables
      • Laptop with SSD (SSD drive not required)
      • Adobe Audition

        • In the podcast you can hear use discuss why we chose what we did.

        Blog Squad

        We will be participating in the True Value Blog Squad again this year. We will be joined by several other great bloggers, make sure you check them out.

        “Veteran” Blog Squad Members

        • Katie with All Bower Power: http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/
        • Josh with Bungalow 23: http://bungalow23.com
        • Kate with Centsational Girl: http://www.centsationalgirl.com/
        • Brian & Paul with Handyguys Podcast: www.handyguyspodcast.com
        • Layla & Kevin with Lettered Cottage: www.theletteredcottage.net
        • Roeshel with The DIY Show Off: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/
        • Sarah with ThriftyDecorChick: http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/

          • “New” Blog Squad Members

          • Bruno with ManMade DIY: http://manmadediy.com/
          • Taylor with Mary Janes and Galoshes: http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/
          • Marian with Miss Mustard Seed: http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/

            • We look forward to this year’s activities as well as seeing what the other bloggers have in store.

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            26 min
          • Battery String Trimmer opinions and a Contest

            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!

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            Battery Operated String Trimmer

            Paul and Brian were a bit skeptical when they were presented with the opportunity to evaluate battery operated string trimmers from Black & Decker. The trimmer is the Black & Decker LST220 12-Inch 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless GrassHog Trimmer/Edger

            Oh, did we mention it’s an edger too? Listen to the podcast for our honest impressions. Hint – we will continue to use it.

            Contest

            How can you get one of these cordless trimmers for free? Enter the contest! Maybe we made it tooooo complicated. Hopefully not.

            Do any one of these things, all of these things, only one of these things and you are entered into our contest! The more times you do these the more entries you get! We will pick a winner the first week of July.

            1. Tweet about The Handygys with our twitter name @handyguys and a link to our home page or a specific show. (one entry per tweet)
            2. Post about us or one of our shows, with a link to our site or one of our shows, on facebook. (one entry per post)
            3. Blog about us – Write up a blog post about The Handyguys Podcast (FOUR entries per post)

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              24 min
            4. Eye and Ear Protection

              In this audio episode, The Handyguys talk about eye and ear protection and interview the inventor of Combo Glasses.

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              Eyes and Ears Safety and Protection

              We all know how important eye and ear protection is. Most of us own ear muffs or plugs as well as safety glasses. The problem is we don’t always use them when we should. Jake, the inventor of combo glasses, contacted us and asked if we would like to try out a pair. We get a lot of requests like Jake’s. We said we would try them but made no promises to cover the combo glasses in a show. Believe us when we say we are shielding you from a lot of junk we never mention. Well, these glasses, with built-in ear protection, actually do what they are supposed to do! We liked them so much we brought on the inventor for an interview. Listen to the podcast for the discussion.

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              23 min
            5. Gas can Safety and Square foot gardening
              The Handyguys discuss the dangers of an empty can of fuel. In addition, we discuss how easy it is to create a square foot garden. Sponsor: Protect your Home with ADT Security Services! Call 1-866-778-3127 Handyguy Fact – Gas can …
              25 min
            6. Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood
              In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast we honor Home Inspection Month by talking home inspections and discussing our DIY Home Inspection Checklist, we also talk about selecting plywood. Home inspection month April was Home Inspection Month. See http://www.ashi.org/media/psalist.asp …
              25 min
            7. Building a freestanding deck and dealing with voles
              On this audio podcast the Handyguys discuss Brian’s free-standing deck and Paul’s Vole problems. How to Build Freestanding Decks There are several advantages to building a deck freestanding, not attached to your house, and few disadvantages. In the podcast we …
              24 min
            8. Replacing Water Heater Expansion Tanks and Ipe Decking
              In this audio episode of The Handyguys Podcast, Paul continues his discussion about his leaky hot water heater and Brian reveals what material he chose for his deck project. Temperature and Pressure T&P valves and Expansion tanks Water heaters all have Temperature and Pressure (T&P) valves, many also have expansion tanks. When a T&P valve […]
              34 min

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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…