NEW - DIY Fixed for your Hot Water Tank and an Apple Siri Fix too?

Home maintenance tips don't get more overlooked than this one: draining your hot water tank once or twice a year could add years to its life, and almost nobody does it. Andy Baryer from HandyAndyMedia.com learned this the hard way when his tank failed a year past its six-year warranty, and his plumber confirmed the mineral buildup was the cause.   Baryer also makes the case for holding onto your silica gel packs. The little moisture-absorbing pouches that come in shoe boxes turn out to be genuinely useful in toolboxes, storage containers, and seasonal closet switchovers, and they cost nothing to keep.   Then the conversation shifts to Apple's worldwide developer conference, where the company announced a new AI-powered Siri built on Google's Gemini model. Baryer calls it a good move. Ryan has been using Siri exclusively for timers and has opinions about that.   Topics: hot water tank maintenance, silica gel uses, Apple Siri update, Gemini AI Apple, home maintenance tips   GUEST: Andy Baryer | handyandymedia.com Originally aired on 2026-06-08