The Thumb and Hammer Home Improvement Podcast is a completely independent production covering topics related to home improvements, renovations, DIY and real estate from the point of view of an average homeowner.
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Join Eric Leckey and Chris Donovan each week as they talk pop culture, family and life while playing games and making bad jokes!! #ThisIsFunner #WeShouldBeBetterAtThis #WSBBAT
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Predavanja iz OMLADINSKOG UDRUŽENJA ŠEHER sa prof. Mithadom Ćemanom. Podržite rad našeg udruženja https://www.patreon.com/seher
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All good things must come to an end. And, so to, must mediocre things, like this podcast and the thumbandhammer.com website.By thumbandhammer.com
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Facebook experts, ethernet cable in a wireless world, tracking down a water problem, and an update on the basement renovation.By thumbandhammer.com
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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.By thumbandhammer.com
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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.…
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Ep. 63: Sparky’s Adventures Part 2- DIY Electrical
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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.By thumbandhammer.com
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Ep. 62: Sparky’s Adventures – DIY Electrical – Part 1
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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.By thumbandhammer.com
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Ep. 61: The 5-word solution to my biggest problem
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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 resourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igPIk79wAPg Viva La Dirt League: "The problem with workplace jargon: acronyms" (and be sure to check out …
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Ep. 60: Product placement, no compensation
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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 …
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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.Elect…
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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 im…
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Ep. 57: The ONLY way to finish a basement
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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 ins…
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Ep. 56: Order of operations, energy audit, rethinking layout
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Figuring out which tasks need to be done first in our basement renovation. Energy audit to qualify for home efficiency rebates. And I completely rethink the layout of the basement at the suggestion of the HVAC installer.By thumbandhammer.com
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Stuff is happening. Big stuff. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about our choice of furnace and air conditioner for the house, why I decided on a split ductless system for the garage-workshop, and our reasoning for ditching our hot water tank and going with a tankless water heater.By thumbandhammer.com
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How do you react when someone tells you that something you did is "all wrong?" In this episode of the podcast, I respond to just such a criticism.By thumbandhammer.com
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If getting stuck in the snow taught us anything, it's that we have to replace our furnace this year. Plus I do a little surgery in the basement.By thumbandhammer.com
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Looking for a new home improvement or DIY podcast to listen to? Here are my personal favorites that you may enjoy, too.By thumbandhammer.com
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I've come across news stories about people running afoul of their HOAs by painting their house the wrong color, or putting up Christmas decorations that were deemed too tacky. But I've never experienced what it's like living in an HOA community or talked to anyone who has. Until now. John from AZDIYguy joins me to talk about life in an HOA.…
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Paying down a mortgage isn't necessarily the end all be all. In fact, by increasing our mortgage, we could end up further ahead in the long run. And in the short term, well, we're finally getting relief from the financial pressure we've been feeling for the past few years.By thumbandhammer.com
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We are always looking for ways to save a buck. But it's a fine line between cutting costs and cutting corners and often saving a buck now will cost you more in the long run.By thumbandhammer.com
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So what do you get someone who already has everything?By thumbandhammer.com
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As homeowners, we have more information and resources available to us than ever before. In this episode I complain about mostly complain about contractors who refuse to acknowledge that we do know what we're doing and know what we're talking about.By thumbandhammer.com
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Someday. Eventually. In the future. Whether talking about debt repayment, retirement, or home renovations, it's all so abstract. In this episode, I talk about figuring out how realistic a goal is and creating the road map to achieve it.By thumbandhammer.com
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Ep 45: IKEA kitchen reno with John from AZDIYGuy
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John from AZDIYGuy.com returns to talk about kitchens, kitchen design and IKEA. And why it's a bad idea to step on the back of a farmhouse sink. John shares his experience from planning to design to execution, why IKEA was the right choice for him and why it pays to hire a designer.By thumbandhammer.com
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Ep 44: Home improvements that can hurt your property value
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We have all seen those articles about the home improvements that give you the biggest return on your investment. But what about the ones that can actually decrease the value of your home?By thumbandhammer.com
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Ep 43: What’s new with Vickiann and her crappy house
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She's back! I am happy to welcome Vickiann, from MyCrappyHouse.com back to the podcast. We talk about how she has been making her crappy house less crappy and answer some very important questions. What has she been up to? What's the deal with Schmoopy? What's changed thanks to the pandemic? There are knots and bows to be tied and maybe, someday, a …
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Ep 42: As Seen on TV- Stuff infomercials sold me
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Before Netflix and other streaming services, some of the only entertainment available in the wee hours of the morning was the infomercial. In this episode of the podcast, I share with you some of the purchases I made over the years either directly from, or inspired by these advertisements.By thumbandhammer.com
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In this episode of the podcast, I share a handful of tales of nature and the nature-adjacent, along with a bit of advice if you happen to live adjacent to nature (hopefully the title doesn't give too much away).By thumbandhammer.com
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The guys go a little off the rails on this one with the political talk and someone says retard.@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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Ep. 40: Catching up with Thumb and Hammer
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This first episode back after a long hiatus does not have a central theme. It is more of a mish-mash of assorted ideas that you may find interesting including a bit of plumbing, a new (to me) table saw and some real estate news.By thumbandhammer.com
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What would you buy for $1,000,000? We find out what the guys would buy and then they dive into a game of ROTTEN TOMATOES. @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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On this "back from the beach" episode of WSBBAT, Eric goes off on NOT SMRT people and thinks that Chris may be in trouble if the some government agency hears this! @Chris_Donovan / @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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This week the guys are truly showing their colors at how they really show be better at this! Chris is on a beach and Eric just kicked out the construction workers in their house! @Chris_Donovan / @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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This week Chris is back from his week off in the mountains filming something and Eric is rapped up in the MLB! @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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Ep 39.7: Announcement: Return of the podcast
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The Thumb and Hammer Podcast will return in September. I had actually contemplated sun-downing the podcast and the website but after a lot of thought, and some encouragement from unexpected sources, I am pleased to announce that the podcast is coming back. Expect the first new episode Thursday September 3, 2020. New episodes will be released every …
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On this special episode of WSBBAT the guys talk about the only new movie out, Greyhound! they take a deep dive into the movie and then wrap up their show with THE FLOOR IS LAVA! @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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This week Eric talks about his love for Baseball and hate for some of the new rules. Also, the guys talk about how the NBA is still a thing and then they dive into some SMRT! @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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This week the guys talk about Erics new dog, Chris's issue with Laura Ingraham's tweet and what the hell is going on with this world and masks!! @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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This week the boys talk about how Eric HATES the bugs in Texas! Chris makes some bad jokes and then they roll into a fun game of SMRT and Rotten Tomatoes!! @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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Join the guys this week as they talk about Erics BIG move to Texas and how he is or is not handeling it!@SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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This week the guys commit a lie and actually had time to record one more "in person" show before Eric moves to Texas. They talk about Eric's move so far, leaving california and how Eric is going to lie to all his new friends about who he knew in LA.By weshouldbebetteratthis
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This week Eric has a big announcement to share with everyone! Also, the guys make jokes and discuss a way to keep their guys warm.#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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Join the guys this episode as Eric joins Chris at his house for a long over due in person show. They talk about Covid, mask sex and Elvis Costello for some weird reason. They also get into a game of Rotten Tomatoes and they cover 1 SMRT story! #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIs…
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This week the guys record during the postponed launch from SpaceX! They also fit in an SMRT! #WSBBAT #WeShouldBeBetterAtThis @Chris_Donovan / @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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This week the guys talk about the amazing Marvel cinematic movie, Logan! #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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Join the guys this week as they discuss how Labron was robbed of his championship, how Netflix is lying to us and why the Quarantine is driving them nuts!!! #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/By weshouldbebetteratthis
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This show Chris and Eric talk about how Eric almost dies when a Helicopter lands near the top of his house and they talk about the UFO's the government released. Also, they get in an SMRT and Rotten Tomatoes! #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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This week the guys talk about Chris's trip to The Price is Right or Let's Make a Deal! They also talk about the final two movies that Chris didn't see before the Oscars. Parasite and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Then they go in on a round of All The Small Things #ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www…
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The guys add a new segment this week called "All The Small Things" and half way through the show, Eric has a boxing match with a few "Thumb sized" bees! #WSBBAT @Chris_Donovan @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetworkhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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Join the guys this week as they update you on the insanity that they have in their house and they give you all the information you didn't know you wanted about Pornhub! Also, they fit in a game of rotten tomatoes! #WSBBAT @Chris_Donovan @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.c…
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Ray Liota, Hannibal Burress and Halle Berry walk into a Covid-19 Bar in Florida with Baseball Bats!
During the Q Eric and Chris discuss some stellar movie ideas, talk a little bit about MLB trying to give Chris a shot at playing in the MLB and a fun round of SMRT! #WSBBAT @SinatrasRatPack @Chris_Donovan#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/…
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