Ep. 66: Smrt guy
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
Facebook experts, ethernet cable in a wireless world, tracking down a water problem, and an update on the basement renovation ..read more
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Ep. 65: Slow and steady wins the race
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
Home improvement television shows often distort your perception of how long a renovation should take. But you can't compare yourself to a slick television production. And there are advantages to a project taking longer than anticipated ..read more
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Ep. 64: A look back at 2021
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
A look back at our home improvement accomplishments in 2021, update on the current progress with the basement renovation and my final verdict on whether or not the tankless water heater delivers on its promise of energy savings. Plus one drawback of the tankless water heater that caught us a bit by surprise ..read more
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Ep. 63: Sparky’s Adventures Part 2- DIY Electrical
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
This episode is all about the process of doing your own electrical work in Ontario Canada, from filing a Notification of Electrical Work with the Electrical Safety Authority to the rough-in inspection ..read more
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Ep. 62: Sparky’s Adventures – DIY Electrical – Part 1
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
Sparky is slang for an electrician, which I am not. However, I have done my own electrical work. This episode covers some of the reasons why you may or may not want to (or, should or should not) do your own electrical work ..read more
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Ep. 61: The 5-word solution to my biggest problem
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
I had a few questions about new rules in the electrical code, so I asked a licensed electrical contractor. It did not go well. Find out how five Japanese words might have saved our relationship. Links and resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igPIk79wAPg Viva La Dirt League: "The problem with workplace jargon: acronyms" (and be sure to check out the rest of their videos). The Simpsons clip is from "To Surveil with Love" S21E20 (audio recorded from YouTube). Electrical Code Simplified- House Wiring Guide by PS Knight is an indispensable guide for homeowners doing their own electrical work i ..read more
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Ep. 60: Product placement, no compensation
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
This is not a paid endorsement... In this episode of the podcast, I share two products I found after hours of searching for solutions to specific problems I was facing with my home improvements. Xcel IGA I needed to attach the bottom plate of a stud wall to a concrete slab without using mechanical fasteners and construction adhesive was the obvious solution. Xcel makes a variety of adhesives and their IGA product is the best construction adhesive that I have ever used. You can find more information on their websites: Canada: https://XcelProducts.ca Europe: https://excelproducts.co.uk United St ..read more
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Ep. 59: Basement renovation update
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
Renovation in the time of Covid.... I already work slow enough and that's without a 2 month-long lockdown during a pandemic. The basement is now ready for drywall and in this episode of the podcast, I review the steps that got me to this point. Framing: The joy of relying on someone else to pick lumber when curb-side pickup was the only option.Electrical: Not much to say in this episode, but I did it myself and it has passed the rough-in inspection.Plumbing: Why I chose to hire a plumber and how failure to take my own advice led to a bit of tension. I also share my opinion of our new HVAC equi ..read more
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Ep. 58: It’s a scam
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
There is no shortage of scam products on the internet. Ted's Woodworking has been offering 16000 woodworking plans for a ridiculously low price for the last decade. Inventors strike out on their own after creating innovative air conditioners, drones, vacuum attachments and their stories are all oddly similar. Plus the one sure way you can get an impressive endorsement for your own product ..read more
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Ep. 57: The ONLY way to finish a basement
Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast
by thumbandhammer.com
2y ago
You want your basement to feel like the rest of your house. It should be dry, and comfortable. However, the basement is NOT like the rest of the house. The basement is in a hole in the ground. The ideal solution for a warm dry basement is a subject of much debate. I talk about a few of the popular options and the one that was recommended by the insulation company we are hiring ..read more
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