The Handyman Hotline's podcast: Recent Episodes
Larry Egan
The Handyman Hotline is an interactive radio show based on Cape Cod, MA. heard terrestrially on 95.1 WXTK-FM on Saturdays from 1-3pm. "A group therapy session" for home owners to call in and discuss the problems they're having with their home, and get advice from a revolving cast of experts.
The Handyman Hotline, now in its' 21st year, offers homeowners tips and contacts for all manner of repairs around the house. This week, Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry join Larry Egan and John O'Rourke for this episode.
Larry and John welcome back old friend Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing to the show this week. Some great information and laughs are shared as usual when Sheldon's in the studio.
Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry stops by the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline wiith Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. Laughs and good information abound once again. Of Course, Larry wasn't laughing too much when Steve gave him the bad news of just how poor of a condition his chimney is in requiring a total replacement, ugh!
Larry Egan, John O'Rourke, and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing are all in the studio for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Along with painting tips and ideas for home owners, Sheldon talks about the growth of his company, and how they've been expanding into the building and remodeling areas.
The Handyman Hotline boys hit the road for this episode of the show! Larry and John broadcast live from Thirwood Place, a retirement community second to none with an incredible food program, endless golf, and so much more. Larry's now counting the days until he's eligible to move in! Troy Walls joins the show with the latest goings-on at The Davenport Building Company as well.
John O'Rourke takes over both hosting roles this week on The Handyman Hotline as Larry has the day off. Of course, he's not going it alone as Steve Robichaud of Robies Heating & Cooling sits in and just in time too! The days are getting warmer and cooling season is just around the corner.
With John O'Rourke taking the day off, Resurface Specialist, Pat Golinski, settles into the studio with Larry Egan to talk about the ways he can save you money on upgrading the look of your homes, and how he can help us stay in our homes longer as we age...it's the Larry and Pat show on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
The wonder twins of roofing and masonry, Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry, once again team up to help homeowners with their issues and also talk about the building trades in general on this edition of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke sit down with The Handyman Hotline's resident electrical expert Jim Venuti to discuss the latest goings in the electrical world, as Jim also answers homeowners' specific questions regarding their homes.
The Calendar turns to May. It's the perfect time to start sprucing up the exterior of your home. Larry and John welcome back Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing to the studio for a well-timed info session about the look of your home on this edition of The Handyman Hotline.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome back Sandra Harrison of Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Sandra updates the guys on all the goings-on at Habitat...and there's a lot of them, that's for sure! Such an incredible and inspiring organization.
The wonder twins of brick and asphalt are back in the studio as Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry join Larry in the studio foir this edition of The Handyman Hotline. John O'Rourke has got the day off, so he missed out on all the great tips, advice, and laughs with these two.
DAve Doherty of A Concrete Answer is back in the studio with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Got a wet and leaky basement? Dave is the man to talk to about it, and a great many other topics in the world of concrete.
Sheldon Stewart stops by for one final winter visit with Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. It's always great to catch up with one of the original founding sponsors of the show going back over twenty years!
Timing is everything, and the timing was perfect to have our expert electrician, Jim Venuti of James M. Venuti Electric, sit in for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. With people still digging out from the Blizzard of '26, the phones (and emails) were jumping with home owners calling about generators. All aspects are covered from troubleshooting and repair to the differences between stand-by and portable generators.
Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey both stop by the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. As always, the guys have plenty of expert advice for home owners, and share plenty of laughs along the way.
Larry and John welcome back Resurface Specialist Pat Golinski to the studio for this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Pat talks about the number of ways he can improve a home. Perhaps the most important way can help people stay in their home longer...cutting a step in to make getting into the tub a lot safer.
Sheldon Stewart joins in the fun for this episode of The Handymann Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. Helpful tips and advice, along with more than a few laughs, are the order of the day. Talk turns to refinishing kitchen cabinets and painting previously stained trim, and Sheldon provides some words of caution for homeowners to keep in mind when tackling such projects.
Freezing temperatures can bring freezing pipes. Good thing Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating sat in the studio with Larry Egan for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. With John O'Rourke having the day off, the guys get into all manner of plumbing and heating discussions including "Why are the steak knives starting to rust?"
Timing, as they say, is everything. With Cape Cod's first major snow storm a day away, Steve Robichaud of Robie's Heating & Cooling joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Steve offers great storm preparedness tips we should all keep in mind when it comes to winter storms. He's also in the studio offering solutions to home owners' heating and ventilation questions. Huh, nobody called in with air conditioning questions...in January. Weird. As Steve said, "If you want A.C., open a window!"
The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome back old friend Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers to the studio for this episode of T.H.H. Along with home owner's questions, the men get into the anatomy of an asphalt roof shingle among other topics of discussion.
Rats! Thank goodness our pest control expert, Kenny Hermenagildo of Pest Pros & Mold Pros, stopped by the show for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The rat population is exploding across Cape Cod, but that's not all. All sorts of creepy crawlies want to cozy up in our nice warm homes, ugh!
One of the original sponsors of The Handyman Hotline, Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing, stops by for a special episode of The Handyman Hotline...the twentieth anniversay of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan & John O'Rourke! On Saturday, January 7, 2006, Larry and John took to the air, and have been entertaining and helping homeowners ever since!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome back Dave Doherty of A Concrete Answer and Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. So, the gang has the answers covered for roof leaks and basement leaks...and everything in between!
John O'Rourke is playing the role of both hosts on this episode of The Handyman Hotline as Larry Egan has the week off. According to John, it's to help Santa's elves reach all the presents on the top shelf at the workshop in the North Pole! Thankfully, electrician Jim Venuti is on hand in the studio to help John in answering his electrical questions!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are in the studio on this edition of The Handyman Hotline. The floor is wide open for topics and questions this week regarding home improvement and remodeling.
Larry & John are joined by Ed Miles of the Robert B. Our Company on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. With the Thanksgiving holiday two days prior, they thought it'd be a good idea to have the septic and sewer expert, Ed, back to talk about the proper way to maintain a home septic system, and what it takes to hook up to a newly installed sewer line, many of which are being installed around Cape Cod.
The Resurface Specialist, Pat Golinski, returns to the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. Pat Talks about all the ways he can freshen the look of the surfaces in your home like the kitchen counters and cabinets, tubs, vanities, and more. He also talks about how he can make the bathroom safer for those looking to age-in-place with his tub cuts.
Larry Egan & John O'Rourke welcome back the dynamic duo of Mason Steve Kady and Roofer Armen Safaryan back to the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. A lot of free advice from the experts from Steve Kady Masonry and Corey & Corey the Roofers is available...oh, and a few laughs as as usual!
Larry Egan takes The Handyman Hotline on the road this week with John taking the day off. Larry and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing take calls and Emails while broadcasting live from Stewart Painting's "Paint It Forward" home where they perform of $20,000 worth of washing, rot repair, and painting for a very deserving military veteran in one day!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are joined by Troy Walls of the Davenport Building Company for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. The guys have interesting conversations about the building process and building codes while finding out what the Davenport Building Company is up to these days.
The Handyman Hotline's resident electrician, Jim Venuti, stops by the show this week. There are always electrical questions which homeowners have, and Jim is just the expert voice to allay any concerns we may have.
With the chilly temperatures, all sorts of little creatures are looking for a comfy place to call home for the winter. Kenny Hermenagildo of Pest Pros & Mold Pros sits in with Larry and John to talk about all things creepy and crawly!
The handyman Hotline welcomes back Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing to the show this week. Larry and John discuss painting tips and the planning for Stewart Painting's upcoming "Paint It Forward" program.
John has the day off, so Larry calls in Steve Robichaud from Robie's Heating and Cooling to join him for this episode of the Handyman Hotline. With the end of September, thermostats start to make the shift from the "Cool" setting to the "Heat". Steve talks about what to think about when you make the switch.
The dynamic duo of Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers and Mason Steve Kady once again drop in to the studio for a rousing conversation of home repair and tips on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. They got so lost in the chat, they ran out of time!!
Larry and John welcome back Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing to the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Among the topics, the guys get more information about Stewart Painting's Paint It Forward program. Up to $10,000 worth of washing, rot repair and painting will be done for a deserving veteran on Cape Cod coming up in November. The nominating process is open throughout September.
Plumbing expert Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating stops be the studio to share tips and suggestions when it comes to an area of the home where homne owners should not tread...the plumbing! It's always great to catch up about the latest news within the plumbing world.20
The Handyman Hotline's resident electrician, Jim Venuti, is back to talk about electrical issues we all will come across from time to time. Of course, the conversation veers from topic to topic as usual on this episode with Larry and John.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are on their own this week on The Handyman Hotline without any sponsors sitting in the studio. As they always say, "The floor is wide open for questions of any kind where it comes to home improvement."
John O'Rourke occupies both host chairs on this episode of The Handyman Hotline because Larry's got the day off for the Annual Egan Family gathering. Mason Steve Kady and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers sit in with John to lend their expertise as well.
Sheldon Stewart is back to join Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. This summer has been filled with great working weather for the multiple crews of Stewart Painting and housewashing. The guys catch up with Sheldon about what Stewart Painting has been up to, and get some great painting tips along the way.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke go it alone on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Without any guests in the studio to join them, the floor is wide open for topics to discuss where it comes to maintaining and improving your home!
The bug man is back! Kenny Hermenagildo of Pest Pros and Mold Pros stops by the studio for this Episode of The Handyman Hotline. The topics vary, but pest control is at the top of the list...particulary CICADAS!
The Handyman Hotline welcomes back Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers this week. They slide over and make room for Sandra Harrison of Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod. Sandra gives us an update of all the wonderful efforts the organization is doing to build affordable housing on Cape Cod!
Old friend Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting & Housewashing is back on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. It's been far too long, but Larry is finally getting around to applying a freash coat of semi-transparant stain to his deck. Now, at least there'll be one less thing for Sheldon to bust his chops about!
John O'Rourke is in the shop and Jim Venuti is in the studio with Larry Egan on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. It's always good to have an expert on hand to answer difficult questions when it comes to an area which many of us are unfamiliar with (and for good reason) like electricity!
Steve Kady and Armen Safaryan both stop by the studio to sit in with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. A lot of laughs and great information about roofs, chimneys and more are the order of the day!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are flying on their own this week with no guests joining them for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The topics vary as there are no shortage of questions when it comes to home repair!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are joined by expert painter Sheldon Stewart on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Chatting about painting, staining, and house washing, latest trends are among the topics covered this week!
John O'Rourke has the day off this week, so Larry Egan has Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Ed Miles of The Robert B. Our Company join him in the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Subjects ranging from roofing and septic systems and everything in between are on the table for discussion.
On the heels of a rare late season Nor'easter for Cape Cod, Jim Venuti stops by The Handyman Hotline to discuss all things electrical including generators. Got to keep those lights on when Mother Nature strikes!
Larry and John are Joined by both Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers and Pat Golinski the Resurface Specialist for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The boys learn some big news...Pat Golinski is moving back to Cape Cod, so there'll be plenty opportunity to get your tubs and tile surfaces refinished as well as counter tops, kitchen cabinets, and so on, and so on....
Troy Walls of The Davenport Building Company stops by the show on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry, John, and Troy get to chatting about what's happening at Davenport Building, and also what's new in the remodeling world.
Larry Egan and John'Rourke welcome back old friend and painting expert Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing to the show on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. May is prime time painting weather, and Sheldon lends his knowledge as usual.
THE CICADAS ARE COMING!!! THE CICADAS ARE COMING!!! Ah, it's been 17 years since we've last "enjoyed" a visit from these little buggers. Perfect time to have our expert bug man, Kenny Hermenagildo of Pest Pros and Mold Pros, stop by The Handyman Hotline. He's the one to talk us down from the hysterical heights some of us reach when thinking about the coming awakening.
The Handyman Hotline welcomes back both Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry. These two old friends work in concert making sure your roof and chimney are water tight, and sharp looking!
Hosts Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are on their own on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. The floor is open to discuss all things home improvement!
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing returns to the studio with Larry and John. In addition lending his expertise for homeowners painting questions, Sheldon provides an update on the what's happening after the devistating fire that tore through the building where Stewart Painting's offices and shop were located.
On this episode of the Handyman Hotline, Steve Robichaud of Robies Heating & Cooling joins Larry Egan and John O'Rourke to discuss the challanges of early spring: One day you need the heat on, the next you're firing up the ol' AC! Welcome to springtime on Cape Cod!
It's a two-fer day on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Both electrician Jim Venuti and roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers join the show as the guys discuss, among other things, what else? Solar energy for the home! I mean, when you have the roofer and electrician together...
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome back old friend Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing to the studio on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. As the weather turns a wee bit nicer, and the calendar flips to March, Stewart Painting's wash trucks are getting erady to hit the road once again...another true sign of spring!
The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke has been helping home owners solve those nagging home improvement problems around the house for over 19 years! Sometimes, it's just a matter of connecting home owners with the good, reputable companies heard each week on the show.
Bug man Kenny from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The guys get talking allk things creepy-crawly, and touch on other subjects as well.
John O'Rourke has the week off, so Larry Egan is joined by Ed Miles of the Robert B. Our Company to talk about septic systems and sewer work going on across the Cape. Armen Safayan of Corey & Corey The Roofers is on the show as well to answer questions about roofing. Actually, each expert had plenty of questions for the other!
John O'Rourke is back in the workshop, and staying cozy as The Handyman Hotline's electrician Jim Venuti stops by the studio with Larry Egan on this episode. Among other topics, generators and installing charging stations for electric vehicles are discussed. One aspect: do individual car manufacturers require "certified" installers?
February kicks off with Larry and John looking ahead to the annual signs of spring. A certain groundhog was set to make his appearance the next day, but Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting made his appearance on this episode to talk about another sure sign of spring...the annual return of the Stewart House Wash trucks hitting the road coming in March!
Tara Cronin, the Director of Resource Development for Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod, came by the show with her son Mason to talk about all of the amazing work that Habitat is doing to create affordable housing on Cape Cod for Cape Codders. It truly is awe-inspiring work! She also explains how people, even those who want nothing to do with a hammer, can get involved to help solve the biggest crisis facing Cape Cod today!
John O'Rourke is out of the work shop and in the studio as mason Steve Kady and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers stop by for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The discussion turns to the lengthy permitting process, and how to navigate it. Larry's sister, Lyn, calls in with her ongoing saga of trying to tear down and re-build her house.
Year #20 of The Handyman Hotline continues with another original sponsor of the show stopping by...Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing & Heating. Spencer always brings along a wealth of knowledge. One area covered this week was the different types of copper pipes there are: Type L, M, and K and the different uses for each. Using the wrong type for domestic water can lead to pin-hole leaks over time, yikes!
Wow, has it really been 19 years?! The Handyman Hotline celebrates it's 19th anniversary on this episode. Larry Egan and John O'Rourke started this little talk show back in 2006 with the goal of helping homeowners, near and far, tackle the the seemingly endless list problems and concerns that can arise around the home. Who better to help celebrate this milestone than one of the original sponsors of the show who has been lending his expertise since the beginning...Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing. With this episode, year #20 is underway!
Familiar voices return to this episode of The Handyman Hotline! Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome back Dave Doherty and Hugh O'Neill from A Concrete Answer. The conversation covers many aspects of the world of concrete...including what it takes to win the battle of water intrusion in the basement!
John O'Rourke and back in the studio with Larry Egan on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Closing in on the end of their 19th year, The Handyman Hotline continues to be the valuable resource for great home improvement news and information - and a few laughs along the way - for Cape Cod home owners...and beyond!
Post Thanksgiving turkey naps be darned, on with the show for this episode of The Handyman Hotline! Electrician Jim Venuti and mason Steve Kady join Larry Egan (John O'Rourke may have fallen victim to the turkey-induced slumber). The laughs and information keep everyone on their toes this week.
Kenny Hermenagildo from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros stops by on this episode of The Handyman Hotline to help listeners' concerns about pests and critters around their homes. The cooler weather can give mice (among others) the idea of moving inside nice and warm basements...not that they wouldn't like to move in at any time of the year!
With John O'Rourke off this week, Larry Egan is joined by Steve Robichaud of Robies Heating & Cooling on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. As the temperature cools outside, heating systems are getting fired up - many for the first time. Steve helps provide insight to the "What's That Smell?" season as furnaces are put through their paces.
Two original sponsors sit in the studio together for the first time on this episode of The Handyman Hotline! Chris Joyce of The Joyce Companies and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting join Larry Egan as we learn all about these two long-time friends and business owners. A special call-in from John Anderson of Anderson Air Duct Cleaning makes for an even more entertaining episode!
Davenport Building Company's Troy Walls sits in the studio with Larry while John broadcasts remotely from his workshop. Troy shares the latest goings-on at Davenport, a venerable Cape Cod construction company for nearly 70 years, and what is happening with the latest building codes and regulations.
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry sit in for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Solid information and a lot of laughs make for an entertaining show this week!
Ed Miles of The Robert B. Our Company is back in the studio with Larry & John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Ed's area of expertise is one which is out of sight and out of mind for most home owners...septic systems, sewering Cape Cod, and protecting our ground water!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke talk home repair with a particular eye towards the world of electricity as electrician Jim Venuti stops by the show. He even touches on how to keep the lights on during a blackout....having a generator ready to go!
It must be a blue moon! Sheldon Stewart is back for a second visit to The Handyman Hotline in the month. In addition to painting tips and suggestions, Sheldon catches the guys up on Stewart Painting's 3rd annual Paint It Forward program where one deserving veteran receives up to $10,000 worth of painting and carpentry work done (and sometimes more)!
Roofer Armen Safaryan joins Larry Egan and John O'Rourke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. A few chuckles and some great information on home repair is the order of the day, as usual.
The master of resurfacing, Pat Golinski of Resurface Specialist, stops by the studio to have a chat on this abbreivated episode of The Handyman Hotline. Hour #2 is a rerun of a previous show...with Pat Golinski!
Larry and John are joined by painting expert Sheldon Stewart on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. As usual, the conversation comvers many other topics as well!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke talk all things home repair and renovation on this Labor Day Weekend episode of The Handyman Hotline. No days off for these two!
Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating is back for a visit on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. He starts his appearance trying to get the ductless split air conditioning unit working so the guys don't pass out from heat stroke!
Larry and John welcome mason Steve Kady and roofer Armen Safaran back to the show for this episode. Chimneys, faireplaces, seawalls, and roofs are just the tip of the iceberg of conversation topics.
It's John's turn to take a day off, so Larry welcomes back Steve Robichaud of Robie's Heating & Cooling to the studio to talk a little HVAC...OK, maybe not so much H in that equation (since this is August after all).
John O'Rourke is flying solo in the host chair this week on The Handyman Hotline. He's not alone, however. Painter Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing and electrician Jim Venuti sit in as well.
Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry sits in the studio with Larry and John for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. The last week in March has Steve looking towards "seawall season"...yeah, that's a thing.
Larry and John are joined this week by electrician Jim Venuti of James M. Venuti Electric, and the discussion covers many topics including the wee bit of corrosion recently discovered in the electrical line supplying Larry's home...ugh!
Lary Egan and John O'Rourke answer homeowners' questions they have about their homes each week on The Handyman Hotline. On this episode, roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers joins in with his expertise.
Larry and John welcome back Troy Walls of the Davenport Buiding Company to this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. The guys discuss what the building process is like these days, and how design changes are so much easier to work out than in days past. Of course, answering homeowners questions are always part of the show as well!
Sheldon Stewart is a tad late for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline! Better late than never as he joins Larry and John to lend his painting and staining expertise.
Back in the studio this week, Larry and John welcome Sheldon Stewart to the studio to answer questions homeowners may have about their homes. Sheldon also shares the big news that Stewart Painting now offers financing so folks don't have to put off a project that may be urgently needed!
Technical issues at the start, John not feeling well, but on with the show! Jim Venuti of James M. Venuti Electric comes to the rescue as he and Larry broacast live at Premium Plywood in Hyannis. They're joined by Mike Whitelaw of Premium as they discuss all the latest and greatest advances for both the contractor and homeowner alike.
Mason Steve Kady joins Larry andn John to answer any homeowners' questions they may have about the masonry within their homes. the discussion does veer into other areas of the home...of course! That's the name of the game on The Handyman Hotline.
It's been a while, but Hugh O'Neil and Dave Doherty from A Concrete Answer sit in with Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Homeowners have been saving up their questions about the need to waterproof their basements thanks to all the recent downpours we've been experiencing across Cape Cod.
Hard to imagine, but The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke kick off uyear #19 on this episode! Phew!! Whoew better to have in the studio, but an original sponsor from the very beginning - Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting!
Larry and John are wrapping up year #18 with one of the original sponsors of the show - Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating.Spencer with part of the show from day one, and the boys are still at it!
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting team up with John O'Rourke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry's off this day to say a final goodbye to his mom.
Mason Steve Kady sits in with Larry Egan and John O'rouke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Good questions, good answers, and a few chuckles are the order of the day for this show.
The Handyman Hotline covers a wide range of concerns for home across Cape Cod and the country with hosts Larry Egan and John O'Rourke
Larry and John welcome back roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers to this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Roofing along with a wide range of topics are discussed.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are in the studio and taking all sorts of homeowners' questions on this episode of The Handyman Hotline!
Sheldon Stewart of Stewaret Painting and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry join John O'Rourke for this episode of The Handyman Hotline as Larry is off in Santa Fe, NM for a publishers' conference with Edible Cape Cod. The Egan household is a multimedia family afterall!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke welcome a brand new voice to the studio...Troy Walls of the Davenport Building Compoany! Troy talks about the building process when it comes to the larger projects and renovations that are beyond a homeowner's DIY skillset (even a handyman's)!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke discuss the problems and challenges homeowners face every day. On this episode of The Handyman Hotline, Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers AND electrician Jim Venuti both lend their expertise to the conversation.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are joined by Steve Robichaud of Robie's Heating and Cooling for The Handyman Hotline. Shoulder seasons like the fall can be problematic when homeowners switch from air conditioning to heating (and back again).
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing have a fine ol' time answering homeowners' questions and having a few laughs aloing the way on this episode of The Handyman Hotline!
Steve Kady stops by the studio to lighten the mood with a heavy subject...masonry (he owns Steve Kady Masonry afterall) on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke.
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers stops by to lend his expertise on the world of roofing on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Of course, the topics and qustions aren't limited to roofing on this or any episode of The Handyman Hotline!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke are in the studio this week talking about all aspects of home repair. After, of course, Larry diverts into the world of pallets, and the never ending stream of them arriving with each issue of Larry's other gig: Publisher of Edible Cape Cod magazine.
Larry and John welcome back Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing to the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Even with the paint products of today making it OK to paint nearly year round, September nis still a perfect month for a new coat on the house.
Both eletrician Jim Venuti and Resurface Specialist Pat Golinski join The Handyman Hotline this week for lively dicussions and laughs...check in out!
Larry and John welcome back Armen Safaryan od Corey & Corey The Roofers to The Handyman Hotline. Tips and chuckles are served up once again!
Kenny from Cape Cod Pest Pros stops by the studio on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotine. He shares his tips and suggestions for dealing with the creepy crawly world of bugs!
Larry and John are on the road once again, and broadcasting live from Premium Plywood + Specialties in Hyannis on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke host this weekly home repair call-in show...now in it's 18th year!
Pat Golinski of Resurface Specialist joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotine. The boys are also welcome Tara Cronin of Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod. She shares all of the amazing work Habitat is doing to provide affordable housing on Cape Cod.
John's "on Assignment" this week, so Larry turns to the world of bugs and Kenny from Pest Pros and Mold Pros sits in the studio along with Phil Lewis-an entomologist with the USDA. If it crawls and creeps you out, then these guys have the answer!
A full house in the studio for this week's edition of The Handyman Hotline as Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers and old friend Pat Golinski returns from Florida for his "Northeast Refinishing Tour". Great to catch up and share in a lot of laughs!
With no guest in the studio, the topics of conversation are wide ranging with Larry and John on this episode of The handyman Hotline.
John O'Rourke has the day off, so it's just Larry and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Tips and advice on painting, and Sheldon shares the harrowing tale of his office getting hit by a car!
A pair of new folks stop by the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Claire Gralton and Erin Cox of KAM Appliances share the latest in trends and technology within the vital area of the home...appliances. We actually have a bit of a physics class lesson when claire and Erin bring in a induction hotplate to show just how it works and how quick a cup of water boils...1:35 WOW!!
Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers joins Larry and John this week on The Handyman Hotline. Armen's abilities as a premiere roofer are well-known. What about his abilities as a new home owner and the tasks that every home owner should know how to do when it comes to home repair? Find out...
John O'Rourke is anything but "flying solo" without Larry Egan on this episode of the Handyman Hotline. Not only is he joined by mason Steve Kady adn Electrician Jim Venuti, but Tara and Brian stop by from Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod. They shed some light on what's happening at Habitat including their cabinet deconstruction team that'll gently remove the kitchen cabinets of donors to resell them at Habitat's Restores to raise funds for building homes for Cape Codders!
It's getting to be deck season around these parts! Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing stops by to lend his expertise on refinishing and staining decks on this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Beware, deck products of today aren't what they used to be!
Larry and John take the show on the road, and broadcast live at Premium Plywood + Specialties on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Mike Whitelaw sits in with the guys to go over all of the latest tools, storage solutions, and Marvin doors and windows Premium Plywood + Specialties has to offer!
The roofer meets the mason on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry and John welcome back Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers. The tan Steve is still sporting from his extended vacation doesn't go unnoticed by the group!
The Handyman Hotline's favorite painter, Sheldon Stewart, returns to the studio with Larry and John this week. Tackling alligator ceilings in a bathroom came up during the show as did many other painting questions. One high point Sheldon informed the boys about was the arrival of a true sign of spring: The wash trucks are back on the road and washing houses again!
For the first time in their 17+ years of sponsoring The Handyman Hotline, Larry and John visit the headquarters of The Joyce Companies: Joyce Landscaping, Always Green of Cape Cod, and Grass Roots Irrigation! It's all part of the career fair they hosted on this Saturday as The Joyce Companies are looking to hire in all facits of landscaping, masonry, construction, even mechanics to keep the fleet running. Larry and John will be back for next year's career fair...as long as they'll be serving barbeque from Dennis' smoke again!
It's Larry, John, and bug man Kenny from Cape Cod Pest Pros & Mold Pros on The Handyman Hotline this week. As the calendar turns to March, critters are starting to awaken, and man are they hungry! The guys discuss the tragic inadvertent poisonings of birds of prey across the state as a result of improper and unprofessional use of pest control bait. Just another example of why baiting should be left to the experts like Cape Cod Pest Pros!
The Handyman Hotline's electrician Jim Venuti sits in on the show with Larry and John. Since it's the last Saturday in February, generators are still quite a popular topic to discuss. Other areas of electricity and topics are also touched upon as well.
Larry and John are Joined by roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey the Roofers this week where the conversation meanders through many home repair topics including contractors' attire when making sales calls to prospective clients.
First time guest Steve Robichaud of Robies Heating & Cooling joined Larry and John on this week's episdode of The Handyman Hotline. No "First Timer's Jitters" with this guy as he hit the ground running, and helped out many homeowners with their questions about heating and ventilation within the home. It being February, the air conditioning talk will certainly come later in the year!
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting stops by the studio for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Lots of tips (and laughs) as usual including how best to cover up that dark stained knotty pine paneling. Also, you've just painted as much of your great room as you can reach with a roller, but don't want climb a ladder to finish the job? Sheldon's got a crew just for that!
Larry and John welcome Kristen Cronin of Drywall Masonry Supplies and The DMS Fireplace Shop. Gas inserts for fireplaces make for a nice, efficient and EASY way to add heat and ambiance to the home....and gone are the days of stacking or lugging any wood!
A full house on today's episode of The Handyman Hotline! Both Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers join Larry and John in the studio. A lot of laughs and good information are the order of the day.
Hugh O'Neil and Dave Doherty of A Concrete Answer Stop by the studio and join Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. With all the recent rains, damp and waterproofing the basement become a hot topic for the pair to deal with, which is just one of the many services they provide, and they touch upon them all.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke kick off year #18 with this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline! They're joined this week by Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing. Sheldon is one of the few sponsors (along with Anderson Hardware and Spencer Hallett Plumbing & Heating) that have been a vital part of the show since that very first show on Janury 7, 2006!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke wrap up year 17 on the Handyman Hotline with this episode. Holy cow, 17 years?! Yup, and there's no slowing down for these two.
The last episode of The Handyman Hotline before Christmas, Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry stop by suggest ideas for the gift to that person who has everything...a new roof, of course! Or maybe a nice floor to ceiling stone fireplace, perhaps.
Rich Petza of Anderson Hardware and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing join John O'Rourke for this episode of The Handyman Hotline as Larry Egan plays hookey for the day. From purchase to application, ich and sheldon have you covered whej it comes to painting!
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke talk about the home. The problems, the concerns and possible solutions for homeowners trying to keep their homes in tip-top shape.
Somehow, Larry, John and roofer Armnen Safaryan were able to push themselves away from the Thanksgiving dinner table in time to waddle to the studio for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. All sorts of topics (except recipe ides for leftovers) are covered.
On this episode of The Handyman Hotline, old friend Jim Venuti of James M. Venuti Elecrtic stops by just in time to talk generators with Larry and John bewfore the weather turns nasty.
Larry and John take the show on the road as they broadcast live at Premium Plywood + Specialties for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. A trip around the showroom reveals all of the great tools, supplies and Marvin door and window products. Of course, phone calls and emails are still handled as there are questions to be answered.
After spending waaaay too long in figuring out daylight savings time coming to an end for another year and whether it will be permanently enforced, Larry, John, and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing get down to discussing the home on this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Larry's wife, Cori, calls in at one point using the alias "Martha" to talk with Sheldon abut projects around the Egan household.
Recent rains are always a good salesman for The Handyman Hotline's roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers. Larry and John get a tutorial as to just what those "lifetime warranty" claims are all about when it comes to roofing shingles.
Bug Man Kenny from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros answers home owners' pestering questions that have been bugging them for a while now (low hanging comedic fruit, I realize) on this edition of The Handyman Hotline with LArry Egan and John O'Rourke.
Chimneys and their upkeep is just one of the topics covered on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. That's because master mason Steve Kady stops by the studio!
Electrican Jim Venuti lends his expertise to the conversation on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. It's October, so naturally the chat steers towards generators!
Answering homeowners questions regarding their homes continue as Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing fills in with John O'Rourke when Larry is away for this edition of The Handyman Hotline.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke cover all of the issues and questions in and around the home on this episode of The Handyman Hotline
Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The boys broadcast live from the Lobster Boat as part of the 95.1 WXTK-FM listener appreciation party! Fun to put faces to the voices you hear on the radio...callers included.
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting joins Larry and John in the studio for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Painting is just one area of concern for homeowners as all topics of home repair are covered on the show.
Larry Egan and John O'Rourke tackle the issues and answer the questions facing homeowners, and this week they're joined by roffer Armen safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers.
Larry and John welcome Ron Winner and Peter Brooks from Habitat For Humanity of Cape Cod on this episode of The Handyman Hotline to talk about all the goings on (including their big fundraising bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal coming up in September) at that wonderful organization who's building affordable housing for Cape Codders so they can remain on the Cape!
Larry and John welcome Ron Winner and Peter Brooks from Habitat For Humanity of Cape Cod on this episode of The Handyman Hotline to talk about all the goings on (including their big fundraising bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal coming up in September) at that wonderful organization who's building affordable housing for Cape Codders so they can remain on the Cape!
Larry and John take the show on the road as they broadcast this episode of The Handyman Hotline live from Premium Plywood + Specialties in Hyannis. Mike Whitelaw sits down with the guys to talk about all that's happening in the store. Hint: It's a lot!
Larry and John take the show on the road as they broadcast this episode of The Handyman Hotline live from Premium Plywood + Specialties in Hyannis. Mike Whitelaw sits down with the guys to talk about all that's happening in the store. Hint: It's a lot!
Painter pal Sheldon Stewart stops by the studio and joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Little does he know he won't be able to tease Larry about his peeling front door after this show. He'll just have to find another topic, which Larry's sure he will.
Painter pal Sheldon Stewart stops by the studio and joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Little does he know he won't be able to tease Larry about his peeling front door after this show. He'll just have to find another topic, which Larry's sure he will.
The concrete boys are back this week on The Handyman Hotline! Hugh O'Neil and Dave Doherty of A Concrete Answer stop by to offer helpful suggestions to home owners with various issues in their homes regarding concrete. Damp, musty basements, cutting access for basement egress or toilets, waterproofing, crack repair are just some of the tasks the boys can handle!
No Larry? No problem! John O'Rouke flies solo in the hosting chair on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. He's not alone, however, as both Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers sit in as well. the phones were ringin off the hook this week, that's for sure!
The Handyman Hotline welcomes back old friend and painting expert Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing on this episode. Once again, Larry is begging for calls to shift the topic of conversation from all the various areas in need of repainting at his own house...starting with his peeling front door!
The Handyman Hotline is getting all scientific this week as Larry and John welcome not only our pest control expert, Kenny Hermenigildo for Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros, but also entimologist Phil Lewis from the U.S.D.A. We've got those pesky bugs surrounded now!
On with the show! Larry and John re in this week for an all-new episode of The Handyman Hotline despite the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. Home owners' problems don't stop for holidays, why should these guys!
Our plumbing expert Spencer Hallett sits in with Larry and John this week on The Handyman Hotline. It's always interesting to hear some home owners plumbing solutions that will make a contractor wince. "Not to code" is not an option for a either a licensed contractor or a do-it-yourselfer!
It's a walk down memory lane on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. The guys get talking about growing up in the construction industry, and take phone calls and emails with questions, of course!
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting is back in the studio with Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry's wife, Cori, takes the opportunity to call in and rattle off all the painting projects awaiting Larry at their house!
Larry and John have the weekend off for Memorial Day, but the show must go on...again. A previously aired episode of The handyman Hotline ran with Ed Miles of the Robert B. Our Company as guest from back in March.
Both Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers join Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
One of The Handyman Hotline's original sponsors, Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing, is back with tips and suggestions on painting and staining.
Larry and John take the show on the road! The guys broadcast this episode of The Handyman Hotline from Premium Plywood + Specialties in Hyannis and learn all about what's in stock and the latest in Marvin Doors and Windows.
Rich Petze of Anderson Hardware joins larry Egan and Johnn O'Rouke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The guys get into a deep supply chain conversation.
The Handyman Hotline got Kenny from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros to stop by the studio and Brian Ritchie of Habitat For Humanity Cape Cod popped in to tell the group about Habitat's new Deconstruction team that will gently remove your old cabinetry to help fund new affordable housing on Cape Cod!
The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke is a weekly home owner call-in show with guest Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers this week.
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing returns to The Handyman Hotline this week. He shares the plans to "Paint It Forward" as his company is donating $10,000 of house washing, carpentry, and painting to one deserving family!
Larry and John welcome back electrician Jim Venuti back to the studio on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Jim takes a victory lap in getting Larry to finally buy his own portable generator instead of begging Jim for a loaner whenever a storm is coming!
Bob Franey of R.J. Franey Mechanical Services stops by with a wealth of information about heating, ventilation and air conditioning on this edition of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rouke
Larry and John welcome back Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers to the show where no home-related topic is off limits.
Hugh and Dave from A Concrete Answer stop by the studio for this edition of The Handyman Hotline. The guys talk about all the multiple ways to solve basement water issues that many of us Cape Cod home owners have!
Larry and John welcome a new voice to The Handyman Hotline this week, Ed Miles from the Robert B. Our Company. Ed lent his expertise in the world of septic systems to callers with questions about one of the most important systems that unfortunately falls under the "Out of sight, out of mind" category for most home owners.
No mere blizzard can keep The Handyman Hotline from the airwaves! Larry and John broadcast from their respective homes during the winter storm Kenan. Luckily the show's official plumber, Spencer Hallett lives just down the street from Larry, so he was able to sled dog his way to the living room/broadcast center for the show.
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing joins The Handyman Hotline with a reason to celebrate! Stewart Painting is celebrating forty years in business, WOW! Sheldon talks with Larry and John about how it all started, how things grew and how different busines is in today's world. He even gets around to answering questions, and shares the proper procedure for painting cabinets.
The first live show of 2022 starts year #17 for Larry and John and The Handyman Hotline! A wide range of questions, and a trip down memory lane for the boys about how this all got started.
With Christmas on a Saturday, this is the final episode of the year for the boys at the Handyman Hotline. Armen of Corey & Corey the Roofers helps put the wrap on year sixteen for Larry Egan, John O'Rourke and the show!
It's Larry's turn to take a day off, so John O'Rourke is joined by Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry does check in on his way to help Santa at the North Pole, however.
Our pest control expert, Kenny, is here from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. As the weather turns colder, you'd think the mice are on the lookout for someplace warm. Turns out they'll set up shop in your house at anytime of the year, and STAY!
John O'Rourke is on special assignment for this episode of the Handyman Hotline (OK, so he took the day off). Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers both come by the show, and lend their expertise. Favorite jobs and the evolution of solar roofs are some of the topics discussed.
Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Housewashing site in for this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke. The advice and tips Sheldon offers in the world of painting are invaluable, and saves us homeowners time and money!
Larry and John are in the studio without any guests on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. That means a wide variety of topics of conversation to cover.
Larry and John hit the road once again, and broadcast live from Premium Plywood + Specialties in Hyannis. While learning about all the wonderful offerings, they still field questions from callers including what are those diamonds found on measuring tapes for? Mike Whitelaw of Permium Plywood + Specialties even has a surprise for the boys...heated jackets from Milwaukee!
When mother nature whips up a doozy of a storm, power outages are the #1 topic. Good thing electrician Jim Venuti stopped by the studio for this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Days after a storm that left tens of thousands of Cape Codders without power for days.
Larry and John are Joined by Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers on this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Supply chain issues and setting expectations for scheduling are never far from people's minds these days, and the boys discuss them among other topics.
Hugh O'Neil and Dave Doherty of A Concrete Answer stop in to the studio to talk with Larry and John about a familiar quest on Cape Cod...keeping water out of our basements on this edition of The Handyman Hotline!
Larry and John are supposed to be joined by Bob Franey of R.J. Franey Mechanical Services and Rich Peitze of Anderson Hardware on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. When Bob can't make the first half of the show, his main man, Kurt Johnson, steps up to the plate and fills in expertly! You'd never know it was his first time answering questions on the radio!
Larry and John talk about the latest in home repair and offer tips and solutions to home owners concerns on the weekly radio show The Handyman Hotline.
Larry and John are joined by Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers to talk about home repair tips on this edition of The Handyman Hotline.
Steve Kady joins Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline to help us non-mason types with their fireplaces, chimneys and more!
No rest for The Handyman Hotline boys on Labor Day weekend. Larry and John welcome Sheldon Stewart from Stewart Painting back to the studio for tips and a few laughs.
Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating and Mark Ducharme of Coastal-N-Counters join John O'Rourke for this episode of The Handyman Hotline as Larry Egan takes the day off (how dare he!)
In it's 16th year, The Handyman Hotline is the go to resource for answers to the problems all of us face around the house. Larry Egan and John O'Rouke take your phone calls and emails every Saturday from 1-3 on 95.1 WXTK-FM
Steve Kady and Armen Safaryan join The Handyman Hotline to cover a range of issues that homeowners face with their chimneys and roofs.
Armen Safaryan joins Larry and John on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. The show returns to Anderson Hardware this week, and the discussion gets interesting when discussing etiquette between contractors and home owners. Somehow, lousy tippers in restaurants make their way into the conversation!
What's that smell?! The look of a fresh paint job is one thing, but how about that smell? The conversation veers into the realm of favorite smells with Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan and John O'Rourke.
Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating sits in with Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Plumbing is a focus, but the topics also touch on electrical questions as well other areas. The show also welcomes a new sponsor to the show: Premium Plywood and Specialties!
Swarmers! Larry and John are at Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros with Kenny and the talk is about bugs and critters. The discussion includes carpenter ants and termites that can appear as a cloud of flying insects in your yard, yikes! Kenny let's us know what to look for and what to be concerned about.
Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers sit down at the broadcast table at Anderson Hardware with Larry and John. Steve tells the story of something he has never seen in his entire professional career. A house with a center chimney visible from the street, yet not to be found inside the home! How is that even possible?! Find out on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Larry and John are back at the offices of Stewart Painting and Housewashing on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Painting is surely discussed along with windows. Seems as if Larry has a decision to make as to which windows to go with in his own house...Marvin or Andersen.
Larry and John are back at Anderson Hardware for this episode of The Handyman Hotline, and they're joined by Rich Capen of the Robert B. Our Company. "Out of sight. Out of mind." is not a beneficial approach to have when it comes to the septic system of your house. Rich helps out with people's questions and concerns about septic systems, warning signs and what to do to keep it functioning properly.
On this edition of The Handyman Hotline, John O'Rourke is back as Larry and John broadcast from the offices of R.J. Franey Mechanical Services. Bob Franey sits in with the boys to lend his expertise on all things HVAC. To humidify or dehumidify and the proper way to clean your wall mounted ductless unit to knock down any mold that could be growing within the drain line.
Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers and Rich Petze of Anderson Hardware sit in and attempt to fill the shoes of John O'Rourke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline as thoughts turn to spring and all that goes with it...cleaning!
Master Mason Steve Kady stops by the broadcast studio (OK table) at Anderson Hardware for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. John O'Rourke is back from a week off, and the questions abound for both of them.
John's taking a well deserved day off for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry is joined by Mark Ducharme of Coastal-N-Counters and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and House Washing. Both bring their "A" game with great information and laughs!
Did you ever want to learn about people's thoughts on tankless water heaters? Well, look no further friend! Larry and John field many calls on the subject...many calls! There may have been a few minutes to talk about other things on this week's edition of The Handyman Hotline.
The Handyman Hotline is back at Anderson Hardware for this edition of show with Larry, John and Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers. Calls, questions and a theory as to why there is no Nobel Prize awarded in math are all covered this week.
Larry and John visit he offices of pest Pros and Mold Pros on this week's edition of The Handyman Hotline. Kenny Hermenagildo lends his expertise on all things that creep and crawl! Old friend Dan Caouette calls in to join the fun as well!
Larry, John and Sheldon Stewart set up shop in the conference room of Stewart Painting for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. In addition to painting, the boys also discuss a list of home repair myths. They seem like they are the right thing to do, but not so fast!
Larry and John are set up in their home-away-from-studio Anderson Hardware for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Hugh and Dave from a Concrete Answer join the boys and offer their tips and suggestions about waterproofing your basement among other topics.
Electrician Jim Venuti joins Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Questions abound, and that's just from Larry as he makes plans to move his TV above the fireplace (which also includes burying power, HDMI and speaker cables in the wall)!
The Handyman Hotline returns to Anderson Hardware with Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey and Corey The Roofers for a double dip of expert advice on this week's episode!
Larry and John stop by the offices of Stewart Painting and House Washing in Hyannis, MA to talk with painting expert Sheldon Stewart. Changing a knotty pine cottage to white, power sprayers and magic erasers are just some of the topics discussed and laughed at on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Year 16 (where did that time go?!) of The Handyman Hotline kicks at one of the original sponsors of the show, Anderson Hardware. Larry Egan and John O'Rourke continue what they started back in 2006. Helping homeowners get to the bottom of the problems around the house, and have a few laughs while doing it!
Larry and John are broadcasting from R.J. Franey Mechanical Services' offices for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Bob Franey lends his expertise about heating and cooling the home. He makes sure cooler heads prevail in the summer, and is full of hot air come winter!
Larry and John Have Steve Kady stop by and lend his expertise in the world of masonry on is episode of The Handyman Hotline. Topics include repairing the crown of the chimney, and the importance of sealing the bricks to prevent water penetration (HINT: It's too late in the season to do it now!)
A tale of woe pops up on this episode of The Handyman Hotline as a caller shares the mistake he made in hiring an acquaintance to re-roof his house and not a professional. It's another case of paying twice for something to get done right. John also talks a caller through the steps of re-installing her tilt-in window sash.
Larry & John are back at Anderson Hardware in the Bell Tower Mall in Centerville for this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Rich Peitze sits in and talks about latest goings on in the world of hardware.
Stewart Painting and House Washing's world headquarters is site of this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Sheldon Stewart lends his expertise on a wide range of questions, and teaches the group the proper way to paint a raised panel door.
The Handyman Hotline continues to take the show on the road, and this week's episode is at the offices of The Pest Pros and Mold Pros in Pocasset with Kenny Hermenigildo. The boys dig down and get all the answers to the hard hitting questions like: What's the difference between a spider's web and a cob web? Perfect for this Halloween episode!
Larry and John Stop by the production facility of Coastal-N-Counters, and talk with Mark Ducharme. The solid surface projects like kitchen counters, bathroom sinks and shower elements are all around them. It's "Glacier White" as far as the eye can see in the shop. Apparently, that is the color most in demand for a nice clean look!
Both Steve Kady and Armen Safaryan, the Handyman Hotline's mason and roofer, join the show at Anderson Hardware this week. Among the topics, the reason seawall repair has a seasonality to it...because it gets COLD on the water!
Hugh and Dave from A Concrete Answer join Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Waterproofing basements and saving cracked and damaged pool decks are just a couple points touched upon as the hobo handymen broadcast from Anderson Hardware again.
Larry and John are back at Stewart Painting's headquarters and talk with Sheldon on this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline. Among other topics, color is discussed. Sure, house colors was part it, but it was John's unique (and very dark) way to remember what the different colors of Frog Tape meant in terms of the level of tack each has that had the boys breaking up.
Boilers, water heaters and drains oh my! Larry and John stop by Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating office to talk with master plumber Spencer Hallett. Among other topics, Spencer talks about the correct way to flush out a water heater to remove the built-up sediment on the bottom. It'll help extend the life of the tank!
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers stops by and joins Larry and John as they once again broadcast from Anderson Hardware. As usual, roofing is just one of several topics of discussion touched upon on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Larry and John take the broadcast to the offices of Robert B. Our, and talk with their septic expert Rich Capen on this week's show. The discussion also turns to the sewering projects going on around Cape Cod, and what to think about when deciding to hook your house into one.
The Handyman Hotline crew (OK, it's just Larry and John) stop by the offices of Stewart Painting in Hyannis to talk with old friend Sheldon Stewart. A lot of great painting Q & A's are among the topics touched upon on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Electrical questions and concerns abound on this episode of The Handyman Hotline with Larry Egan, John O'Rourke and electrician Jim Venuti. The guys set up at what is quickly becoming "The Handyman Hotline Broadcast Center at Anderson Hardware"!
The hobo handymen Larry and John set up shop at Anderson Hardware once again, and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers join's them. Among other subjects, the reasons for the cost differences of metal and asphalt shingled roofs comes up.
Larry & John stop by the offices R.J.Franey Mechanical Services for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. They came to talk with the one man that can help you keep your cool and fill you full of hot air...well, at least your house that is! Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are among the topics discussed.
The offices of Stewart Painting is the location of this week's episode of The Handyman Hotline as Larry & John continue to take their show on the road since the coronavirus hit back in the spring. Sheldon Stewart adds his painting and staining expertise, and other questions come up like: How to attach a round birdhouse to a flat wall?
It's always a lot fun when Mark Ducharme of Coastal-N-Counters joins the show. Larry and John settle in and broadcast live from the fabrication shop where beautiful solid surface counters, showers and more are born!
BOTH Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers join Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. It's always good to have both points of view when it comes to the roof and chimney!
Sheldon Stewart opens up his shop for Larry and John for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Paint, stains and the proper application procedures are talked about along with plenty of laughs!
Larry and John travel to the headquarters of A Concrete Answer to talk with Hugh O'Neil and Dave Doherty about the latest in the world of concrete cutting, water proofing and soil stabilization and helping people with their concrete issues on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
The Handyman Hotline's esteemed electrician Jim Venuti joins Larry Egan and John O'Rourke for the latest episode of the show. We always get a charge out of what Jim has to say when helping to answer listeners' questions and concerns!
Larry & John back in the comfy confines of Anderson Hardware for this edition of The Handyman Hotline. Roofer Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers joins the boys as the calendar turns to summer, and the temps heat up...which is not welcome news for everybody!
The hobo handymen continue making their rounds throughout Cape Cod. Today, as it is more often than not, Larry and John find themselves at Anderson Hardware in the Bell Tower Mall in Centerville. Rich Petze joins the pair, and talks about the ongoing battles small businesses are having during the pandemic.
Larry and John are back at the world headquarters of Stewart Painting and Housewashing on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. With the weather turning nicer, more questions pop up about which product is best to use in various situations. You definitely want to get it right the first time!
Larry and John are at the offices of Robert B. Our and talking septic systems with long time contributor Rich Capen. As always they do their best to keep a dirty subject squeaky clean!
Bug Man Dan and Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros play host to The Handyman Hotline for this episode. Ants, termites, mosquitoes and mailboxes dominate the conversation. Not to say that other issues didn't come up as they usually do on The Handyman Hotline.
Larry and John are broadcasting the show from the offices of Stewart Painting and House Washing for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Larry's wife, Cori, calls in to the show for only the second time in over 14 years, and boy do the guys have some fun with this phone call. Everyone...except perhaps Larry!
Larry and John set up shop at R.J. Franey's office for this edition of The handyman Hotline. They talk about ventilation, air conditioning, energy efficiency and why companies charge the rates they do.
Anderson Hardware graciously plays the role of broadcast studio for the boys of The Handyman Hotline on this episode. Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the roofers and Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry join Larry and John where the conversation turns to fear. Turns out everyone (roofers and masons alike) has a limit when it comes to heights!
Larry and John are back at the world headquarters of Stewart Painting and House Washing on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Decks, decks, decks! What to do with them and how to take care of them are topics for discussion as the boys continue to take the show on the road every week.
Larry & John, the happy hobo handymen, continue their road trip during the coronavirus outbreak. this week, they settle in at the offices of Spencer Hallett Plumbing and Heating. Taking phone calls and answering questions...business as usual on The Handyman Hotline.
The Handyman Hotline's traveling road show continues due to the Coronavirus and this week we stopped in to check out the new digs for Anderson Hardware in the Bell Tower Mall in Centerville! A lot more room and the same great expertise on hand to help out homeowners with their DIY projects!
Well, as social distancing takes hold, we take to the road! The Handyman Hotline can not broadcast from the studios on 95.1 WXTK for the time being. We stop in to the world headquarters of Stewart Painting in Hyannis to catch up with Sheldon Stewart and continue to answer questions on this episode.
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey the Roofers joins Larry and John to help with the case of the mysterious moisture disappearance in an attic....and more on this episode of The Handyman Hotline!
Larry and John are on their own for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. The tips and suggestions are wide ranging as usual as the calendar turns to March and show continues to march through their 15th year!
Larry Egan may being flying solo in the hosting duties, but he's far from alone! Both electrician Jim Venuti and mason Steve Kady sit in to fill the big shoes of John O'Rourke, who's on assignment as they say.
Hugh and Dave, the concrete boys, from A Concrete Answer come by The Handyman Hotline to talk about the latest goings on in the world of concrete and lend an experienced ear to problems listeners have with their foundations, garages and more.
Cleaning stained brick, ceiling damage from a leaky toilet and more...and this is with our roofer Armen Safaryan sitting in on this episode of the Handyman Hotline. We also get into making head's or tail's out of multiple roofing estimates.
Rats! Dan Caouette from Cape Cod Pest Pros and Mold Pros is back for this episode of The Handyman Hotline. We love Dan...we really do. He always brings great information and a lot of laughs to the show. We just happened to have talked a lot about rats on this particular show along with mice, pantry moths, ants and so on and so on and so on....
Larry is back after a week in Santa Fe, NM, and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting joins him and John O'Rourke on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Some painting questions mix in with other topics as the conversation works its way throughout the house!
John O'Rourke wearing two hats on this episode of The Handyman Hotline since Larry Egan has the day off. Good thing he's got two guests with him to keep the conversation going...Mark Ducharme of Coastal-N-Counters and Spencer Hallett of Spencer Hallett Plumbing & Heating!
Armen of Corey & Corey The Roofers is back and we touch on many topics: How weather affects scheduling, why you should use a roofer and not a carpenter to install a roof, cleaning a roof of that carpet-like moss growing on your roof and how to get old wallpaper paste off of the walls. OK, that last one might not have been for Armen, but that's the beauty of this show! We'll talk about anything when it comes to your home on The Handyman Hotline.
Russ Wade from Heritage Floor Covering sits in with Larry and John on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Russ lays out the options for dealing with an existing floor when it comes time to put down a new one. He also discusses just how large "large format" floor tiles have become. Hint: they're definitely not a "do-it-yourself" size. You'll need help and lots of it!
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers joins Larry and John for the final show of 2019 and the 14th year of The Handyman Hotline. Man, we're getting old!
John O'Rourke is wearing both host hats on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. He has plenty of help in Steve Kady of Steve Kady Masonry and Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting. And really, who needs Larry when you get almost 20 phone calls!
Broadcasting 101: Always be on time so you're not out of breath from running the stairs when you crack the microphone! Larry fails miserably, but a very good reason. Once settled, the show goes on with Rich Capen of The Robert B. Our Company to help out solving septic issues and questions that we all seem to have.
Bob Franey of R.J. Franey Mechanical Sercives takes time out from his busy schedule (and from a litter of puppies being delivered at home) to lend his knowledge on all things ventilation, whether it be hot or cold air, on this episode of The Handyman Hotline.
Sometimes it seems that listeners are hesitant to call if there question isn't in line with our guest expert for that particular show despite our claims to "call in with whatever question you may have." No such concerns on this episode of The Handyman Hotline...it's just Larry and John!
Larry and John are joined with Armen from Corey & Corey the Roofers on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. As usual, there's some roofing questions, but the range of topics spans many other aspects of the home!
Dan Caouette of Cape Cod Pest Pros stops by the show to talk about those pesky little critters, mice...and ticks and ants and termites among others! About the only good thing that comes with the first frost is that we're finally done with mosquitoes for another year...
John was called away for an urgent roofing repair, so Sheldon Stewart of Stewart Painting and Mark Ducharme of Coastal-N-Counters join Larry on this episode of The Handyman Hotline. Plenty of laughs and good advice were the order of the day!
Thew newest sponsors of The Handyman Hotline join Larry and john on this episode...Tom and Karen Rioux of Grout Renewal of Cape Cod! We find out just how nasty the tile surfaces can get in kitchens and bathrooms, and the cool gear they use to get those areas looking like new. Of course, other points of conversation pop up along the way!
Armen Safaryan of Corey & Corey The Roofers joins Larry and John in this episode of The Handyman Hotline where the conversation is always wide ranging. Topics include the early demise of John's oversized pumpkin decoration from one of the crazy wind storms Cape Cod experienced recently!
The topic of talk is almost totally tile on this hour of The Handyman Hotline with guest Russ Wade from Heritage Floor Covering. The proper underlayment to affix the tile and the best practices to use so you can tile like Russ...particularly when building a walk-in shower!
Russ Wade from Heritage Floor Covering stops by for this episode of The Handyman Hotline and the guys talk about smoke detectors, radiant floor heating and more