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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 50 MIN

Ep 15: To Fix or Not to Fix | When to DIY vs. Replace 6 Common Home Repairs

from How To Handyma’am | A Home Improvement Comedy Podcast · host Samantha Pearl|Lic. Builder, Emily Pearl Reist|Lic. Builder, and Arly Streed

Welcome to How to Handyma'am! This week, we are consulting Shakespeare for our home repairs and asking the ultimate DIY question: To fix, or not to fix? But first, we kick things off with a sweet dedication to Arly's grandma, the "OG Handyma'am," and spill the tea on the products we are absolutely loving right now.From navigating the tragedy of dragging a refrigerator across your sheet vinyl floor, to deciding whether you should repair a hollow-core door or just buy a new one, we are giving you the ultimate cost-benefit analysis on common home damage.Episode Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome back! A dedication to Grandma Arlene.3:55 - Product Reviews! We are fangirling over RTA Wholesalers out of Carson, California.9:30 - Our review of Gorilla Glue Two-Part Epoxy (and why you shouldn't set construction adhesive on fire).11:20 - Go-to bonding primer: Valspar Signature.13:00 - The Main Event: To Fix or Not To Fix?15:00 - Ripped linoleum/sheet vinyl floors.21:50 - Punching a hole in a hollow core door.26:00 - Sputtering sinks and cleaning your faucet aerator.28:40 - Broken window panes (Single pane vs. Double pane).31:20 - Broken PVC plumbing pipes.34:30 - Splintered door jambs.Products Mentioned in this Episode:Heads up! Some of the product links below are affiliate links. This means if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support the podcast!RTA Wholesalers: https://rtawholesalers.comGorilla Glue Two-Part Epoxy: https://shoplowes.me/4lqUmoMValspar Signature: https://shoplowes.me/4bi1C1KJoin The Community!Submit a Listener Question: howtohandymaam.comAll our links in one place: linktr.ee/howtohandymaam

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Welcome to How to Handyma'am! This week, we are consulting Shakespeare for our home repairs and asking the ultimate DIY question: To fix, or not to fix? But first, we kick things off with a sweet dedication to Arly's grandma, the "OG Handyma'am,"...

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