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TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide

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Torque & Tape — The Blue Collar Upskill Podcast is dedicated to the people who keep the world moving. Hosted solo with honesty and grit, this show is an educational space for anyone in the trades, on the jobsite, or building a better future with their hands. Each episode explores practical skills, how-to guidance, and trade knowledge that workers can apply right away. From tool breakdowns and step-by-step tutorials to safety tips and productivity hacks, Torque & Tape is built to teach and inspire

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All Episodes

00:09:24

Installing Motion-Sensor Lights Outdoors

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/15

As daylight fades and shadows stretch across the yard, a homeowner climbs a ladder with more than just tools in his hands—he carries the quiet responsibility of making his home safer. In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is taken step by step into the real-world moment of installing an outdoor motion-sensor light, not as a technical checklist, but as a lesson in judgment, awareness, and confidence. Through calm, first-person storytelling,

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00:06:54

Resetting GFCI Outlets Safely

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/14

A tripped GFCI outlet can feel like a small crisis—power gone, appliances dead, and uncertainty about whether it’s safe to touch anything at all. In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step-by-step through the quiet tension of restoring power the right way. Instead of treating the reset button as a gamble, the episode reframes it as a conversation with the electrical system itself. Through calm, grounded teaching and real job-site

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6:53

Resetting GFCI Outlets Safely

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/14

A tripped GFCI outlet can feel like a small crisis—power gone, appliances dead, and uncertainty about whether it’s safe to touch anything at all. In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step-by-step through the quiet tension of restoring power the right way. Instead of treating the reset button as a gamble, the episode reframes it as a conversation with the electrical system itself. Through calm, grounded teaching and real job-site experience, the narrator shows how to read the

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5:59

Understanding Breaker Panels and Fuses

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/13

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step by step into one of the most intimidating spaces in any home: the electrical breaker panel. Through calm, hands-on explanation, the episode demystifies breakers and fuses—not as dangerous mysteries, but as logical systems designed to protect the house and the people inside it. The emotional core of the story centers on fear turning into understanding, replacing hesitation with confidence. As the narrator opens the panel door and

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00:06:00

Understanding Breaker Panels and Fuses

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/13

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step by step into one of the most intimidating spaces in any home: the electrical breaker panel. Through calm, hands-on explanation, the episode demystifies breakers and fuses—not as dangerous mysteries, but as logical systems designed to protect the house and the people inside it. The emotional core of the story centers on fear turning into understanding, replacing hesitation with confidence

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00:07:49

Installing a Dimmer Switch

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/12

Installing a dimmer switch should be a simple home upgrade—but for many homeowners, it becomes a moment of hesitation, uncertainty, and quiet tension. In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step by step through the experience of replacing a standard wall switch with a dimmer, not as a checklist, but as a lived, hands-on moment beside a seasoned tradesperson. The episode focuses on understanding how electricity behaves, why dimmers

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7:48

Installing a Dimmer Switch

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/12

Installing a dimmer switch should be a simple home upgrade—but for many homeowners, it becomes a moment of hesitation, uncertainty, and quiet tension. In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided step by step through the experience of replacing a standard wall switch with a dimmer, not as a checklist, but as a lived, hands-on moment beside a seasoned tradesperson. The episode focuses on understanding how electricity behaves, why dimmers are different from ordinary switches, and how

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00:10:30

Replacing a Light Fixture

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/11

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, a seasoned tradesman walks you through the quiet tension of replacing a ceiling light fixture—one of the most common home projects that people underestimate. Told entirely from the first-person perspective, the episode drops the listener directly beneath the ceiling, ladder open, hands steady, and power cut, revealing that this task is less about swapping hardware and more about judgment, patience, and respect for

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10:29

Replacing a Light Fixture

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/11

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, a seasoned tradesman walks you through the quiet tension of replacing a ceiling light fixture—one of the most common home projects that people underestimate. Told entirely from the first-person perspective, the episode drops the listener directly beneath the ceiling, ladder open, hands steady, and power cut, revealing that this task is less about swapping hardware and more about judgment, patience, and respect for unseen systems. The tone is calm, grounded, and

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00:08:34

How to Choose and Apply the Right Caulk

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/10

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, a seasoned tradesman walks the listener through one of the most misunderstood skills in home maintenance: choosing and applying the right caulk. What seems like a simple squeeze-and-smooth job quickly reveals itself as a test of judgment, material knowledge, and patience. Through lived experience and quiet confidence, the episode breaks down why caulk fails, how the wrong choice leads to repeat repairs, and what

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8:33

How to Choose and Apply the Right Caulk

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/10

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, a seasoned tradesman walks the listener through one of the most misunderstood skills in home maintenance: choosing and applying the right caulk. What seems like a simple squeeze-and-smooth job quickly reveals itself as a test of judgment, material knowledge, and patience. Through lived experience and quiet confidence, the episode breaks down why caulk fails, how the wrong choice leads to repeat repairs, and what professionals see that most homeowners miss. The

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00:08:44

Leveling Uneven Surfaces Indoors

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/09

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided through the quiet but critical craft of leveling uneven indoor surfaces—a task that seems simple until lived experience proves otherwise. Told from the perspective of a seasoned tradesman working hands-on at floor level, the episode explores how unevenness is felt before it’s seen, and how patience, judgment, and restraint matter more than speed or brute force. The tone is calm, grounded, and

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8:43

Leveling Uneven Surfaces Indoors

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/09

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener is guided through the quiet but critical craft of leveling uneven indoor surfaces—a task that seems simple until lived experience proves otherwise. Told from the perspective of a seasoned tradesman working hands-on at floor level, the episode explores how unevenness is felt before it’s seen, and how patience, judgment, and restraint matter more than speed or brute force. The tone is calm, grounded, and confidence-building, emphasizing awareness,

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00:08:03

Repairing Loose Flooring or Tiles

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the work begins with a subtle sound most homeowners recognize but often ignore: the quiet click of a loose tile underfoot. What follows is a calm, hands-on journey into understanding why floors fail, how movement starts beneath the surface, and what it truly takes to restore stability without tearing everything apart. Told from the perspective of an experienced tradesman working in real time, this episode focuses on

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8:02

Repairing Loose Flooring or Tiles

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the work begins with a subtle sound most homeowners recognize but often ignore: the quiet click of a loose tile underfoot. What follows is a calm, hands-on journey into understanding why floors fail, how movement starts beneath the surface, and what it truly takes to restore stability without tearing everything apart. Told from the perspective of an experienced tradesman working in real time, this episode focuses on feel, judgment, and patience rather than quick

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00:10:11

Testing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the task seems simple: testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. But as the work unfolds, it becomes clear this isn’t just a routine household check — it’s a quiet confrontation with trust, responsibility, and the invisible risks we live with every day. Standing beneath the ceiling, listening for a sound that may one day decide whether you wake up or not, the narrator walks the listener through the deeper meaning

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10:10

Testing Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/07

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the task seems simple: testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. But as the work unfolds, it becomes clear this isn’t just a routine household check — it’s a quiet confrontation with trust, responsibility, and the invisible risks we live with every day. Standing beneath the ceiling, listening for a sound that may one day decide whether you wake up or not, the narrator walks the listener through the deeper meaning behind a task most people rush through or

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00:08:05

Setting Up a Basic Home Tool Wall

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener stands shoulder-to-shoulder with an experienced tradesman as a blank garage wall becomes something far more important than storage. What begins as a simple setup turns into a lesson about order, confidence, and how the spaces we build quietly shape the way we work. Through calm guidance, lived mistakes, and professional judgment, the episode shows how a properly planned tool wall can change not just

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8:04

Setting Up a Basic Home Tool Wall

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the listener stands shoulder-to-shoulder with an experienced tradesman as a blank garage wall becomes something far more important than storage. What begins as a simple setup turns into a lesson about order, confidence, and how the spaces we build quietly shape the way we work. Through calm guidance, lived mistakes, and professional judgment, the episode shows how a properly planned tool wall can change not just workflow, but mindset. This is not about hardware

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00:09:48

Detecting Mold and What to Do About It

TORQUE & TAPE — The Blue-Collar Skills Guide ·

2026/01/05

In this episode of TORQUE & TAPE, the focus shifts from tools and fasteners to something far more deceptive: mold. Told entirely through lived experience, the episode places the listener beside a seasoned tradesman as he walks through a home that appears clean, finished, and safe—yet quietly signals a deeper problem. Rather than chasing fear or worst-case scenarios, the story teaches how professionals actually detect mold: by reading air, moisture,

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