Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | December 25, 2021

Christmas is about family, and that’s what we’re talking about on this episode of the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

Danny Lipford shows off his Handy Andy collection — Danny’s office features a collection of Handy Andy tool sets.

Remembering Handy Andy — and Relaxed Rules

Do you remember the Handy Andy tool set? It featured real tools for small aspiring construction workers to get their start. Among those aspiring home improvers was me!

Watch this throwback video featuring that Handy Andy set — which isn’t just a childhood memory because I’ve been collecting them for years. And you wouldn’t believe what they packed in kids’ toy sets several decades ago.

Joe knows something about those days with, shall we say, relaxed rules: sitting in the back of the car, wearing no seatbelt, with his Dad smoking with the windows up and the long ride to his relatives’ house.

Home Depot carpenter's pencil with Santa Claus face carving

Reflecting on a Talented Stranger’s Gift

If you follow the Today’s Homeowner Facebook page, you may have read about a special gift I received 12 years ago, when a mysterious gentleman stopped by Today’s Homeowner studios and gave one of his favorite possessions: a carpenter pencil from The Home Depot, modified to look like Santa Claus!

You can learn more about this talented man here and here.

Sandy Burrows and her family — Today’s Homeowner Superfan Sandy Burrows watches the show with. her grandchildren.

Enjoying Today’s Homeowner as a Family

Finally, I’m so pleased to hear about TH fans watching our TV show as a family. That’s something Sandy Burrows, of Massachusetts, does when her grandkids come to visit.

It’s good that her grandkids can see how easy home improvement is, from an early age. And how fun it can be when you do it with family. Happy Holidays, Sandy!

Also on this episode:

Affordable kitchen flooring options to replace (yes, really) carpet
TH fan Ben shares a woodworking tip he’s been using for over 50 years
Today’s Homeowner alumnus Lloyd, from Season 24’s ’80s Kitchen Update episodes, visits
Learn Danny’s wrapping paper pick-up pet peeve
Our winter home maintenance tips, sponsored by The Home Depot

Best New Product

Glacier Bay Everdean vanity for the bathroom

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2 COMMENTS

Chris Hartsfield January 2, 2022 at 5:45 am

How soon after your show are Simple Solutions for example posted to your website.
How can I stream your TV show?

- Carey Bradley January 4, 2022 at 3:51 pm
  
  Hi, Chris! Simple Solutions are usually posted to TodaysHomeowner.com Monday afternoons. Full episodes of ‘Today’s Homeowner’ TV are available 24-7 on Prime Video through IMDb TV, an ad-supported video-on-demand service. Here’s the direct link to download all available seasons: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08K86X5S6/
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