Ep 9: Power Tools or Power Through? | DIY for Beginners

We are taking a little trip back in time to right after Christmas! 🎄 In this episode, we are recapping the gifts we received (including a pink bucket that almost made Arly cry), sharing the moment Emily got recognized from the podcast while sitting in her car looking like a "Gremlin," and answering the ultimate beginner question: Do you really need power tools to DIY?We break down the most common home renovation projects—from installing trim to tiling a backsplash—and decide whether you need to invest in the expensive power tool or if you can just "power through" with a hand tool.In this episode, we discuss:Christmas Recap: Arly’s pink bucket saga, Samantha’s label maker obsession, and the Hamilton experience.The "Gremlin" Incident: Emily tells the story of eating Dunkin’ Donuts in her car (filled with trash) when a stranger knocked on her window because they recognized her from the podcast!Boob Lights vs. Titty Lights: A very important debate on ceiling fixture terminology.Power Tools vs. Hand Tools: We go project-by-project to tell you what you actually need:Trim & Baseboards: Can you use a miter box instead of a miter saw? (Yes, but get ready to sweat).Flooring: Do you need a wet saw for tile or a jigsaw for laminate?Drywall Repair: The magic of "California Patches" vs. cutting a new hole.Hanging Heavy Stuff: Why you might not need a drill if you have a stud magnet.Resources Mentioned:​Community: Join the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How to Handyma’am Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to ask questions and post your project pics.Products We Love: Find the tools mentioned in this episode at our storefront:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Handyma'am Favorites on Lowe's⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the blog post ⁠here!⁠Join the Village!​Web:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ myhandymaam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @howtohandymaam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/howtohandymaam⁠Credits Host -Samantha Pearl Host- Arly Streed Host - Emily Pearl Reist Editing and Music - Thomas Streed