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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

SideQuest 06: Q&A | Shellac, Hidden Valves & Mining Closets

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

The squirrels in our brains are running wild today (Gerald says hello), but we are staying on track to answer your questions!In this episode, the crew discusses:Sticky Situations: Can you use Shellac primer over sticky window cling residue? (Yes, but sand the texture off first!)The "Oogity Oogity" Debate: The difference between antique shellac furniture finishes and modern shellac-based primer.Sanding Hacks: Why it’s totally fine to fold a power-sanding disc in half to clean your tools by hand.Plumbing Access: Why you should NEVER drywall over a shut-off valve, and how to install an access panel instead.Flooring Fixes: How to patch a missing subfloor and "mine" your own closets to find matching hardwood planks.Resources & Links:Email Us: [email protected]: @HowToHandymaamLinkTree: ⁠linktr.ee/howtohandymaam⁠Blog Post

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