Re: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!
Good evening, I had to replace my washer some eight months ago. I really liked Everything I heard about the Staber, particularly the water conservation and top loading, however, (sadly) the shipping charges were prohibitively high. I did find a Whirlpool that has most of the same qualities. It is a top loader without spindle and therefore has all the positive qualities of a front loader without the drawbacks. (You can for example add to the load during the cycle if necessary.) I did get a Braille overlay and manual for it without any trouble, though it would have been simple to attach a couple of Braille labels myself if necessary, you select cycles with a knob and the other buttons are easy to feel. It is my third Whirlpool, and my Mother has had one for eleven years now. Only the last one gave me any problems, and really the root of those were its being a light portable on my slanted floor which lead to it being poorly balanced. This one has inner adjustments so that its tub is always level and makes hardly any noise. It lives in my kitchen and does not disturb us even when it is spinning, and it spins well, things are only slightly damp when I take them out. Good luck in finding one that works for you. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes
My Dear, The answer to your question is could you PLEASE do me the Courtesy of Reading the Entire sentence!?!!! In stead of simply picking out the part that appeals to you. What I actually said was(I'm sorry but that is how suggestions like your last one make me feel, I then followed that with the part you have chosen to highlight, giving the part you pulled a completely different meaning. Obviously, (thankfully) you are not continually making such comments. Would you please look at that entire message! Does not my distress pain, hurt and upset at the loss of our love making show?! How can you so conveniently ignore EVERYTHING I SAID!!!???!! If ending that side of our relationship is all you've been working to accomplish then do so, but do it honestly! Don't try to rework my expressing my hurt and concern and love into what you want it to say in order to give yourself a quick out. Please be so kind as to tell me what you have decided, and please do not again try to claim I am saying (or actually) do not want our love making. I hope you start to feel better and am sorry you are not feeling well. I feel sick. I will look forward to your call. I love you, now and Always, Your very own Joy XOXXx [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes mistaken address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To say the least this is profoundly embarrassing, I do beg that you all ignore this note, ... obviously wrong address! Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes
I already tried to explained but my note isn't going through! To say the least this is profoundly embarrassing, I do beg that you all ignore this note, ... obviously wrong address! Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! - Original Message - From: mark To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes what the heck is this - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably Both) one of these fences? I know the basics of how one functions but I don't know anyone who has one. Absolutely any advice, personal experiences or suggestions about what I ought to be looking for or keeping in mind would be appreciated. Thank you for any and all replies, Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Dear Ed, Yes that does help, ... thank you! I was wondering about price, and I hadn't realized there was a company called invisible fence until I tried to do a quick search on the net. I was startled since I didn't think it had to be installed by the company. I will do a search for electronic enclosures, ... thanks for that tip. (Besides, I wouldn't want some unknown person training my dog!) Encouraging that your dog took to it so quickly, and that it was relatively economical. May I ask about how large is the area you enclosed? Thanks again, Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Hi Joy, I have an invisible fence installed in my yard. I used it with my last dog for approximately 12 years. I installed it myself and trained my dog to respect the fence. The installation was quite simple and took approximately 4 hours. The company from which I purchased the fence supplied a video tape on how to train your dog. The instructions were easy to follow and it took me about a week to train my dog. If you're talking about buying your fence from a company actually called Invisible Fence, I strongly suggest you search the Internet for electronic animal enclosures before you spend your money. When I talked to the Invisible Fence company, they wanted $1500.00 to install a fence and train my dog for half a day. I purchased a very similar fence on the Internet for $300.00. Again, that was 12 years ago so I would imagine that the price at Invisible Fence has gone up considerably. Hope this helps. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Cyr Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs Good day fellow listers, You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably Both) one of these fences? I know the basics of how one functions but I don't know anyone who has one. Absolutely any advice, personal experiences or suggestions about what I ought to be looking for or keeping in mind would be appreciated. Thank you for any and all replies, Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4771 (20100114) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4771 (20100114) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Dear Bill, Thank you, those are definitely good points and I can't say I'd thought of them. I don't think they pose a problem (except for the dog potentially jumping the wire in spite of the shock, ... have no way to evaluate that as of yet since I don't yet have the dog), but insuring the fence line doesn't pose a problem to cross would be wise to keep in mind when planning the exact parameters of the enclosure. Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Dear Joe, Thanks for the encouragement. Knowing that they are simple to install and that a specialist isn't required does make the possibility of my affording one more likely. I'm thinking ahead for when I get a new guide dog. It would be nice for my retired guide as well, but since she is older the need to run off excess energy isn't as pressing as it will be for the new member of the family and I was thinking/hoping this might be a good way to manage. I won't have him for several months, maybe a year, which gives me lots of time to plan carefully. Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Thanks, ... good to know all sides, even the less than encouraging ones. Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Dear Ed, Thanks for noting that there are ways to handle dogs that think crossing is worthwhile! Really good to know! Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Dear Ed and Bill, First, Ed thanks for the research info, ... much easier when you start with the right search terms and a company name to look for and compare alternatives too. Secondly, please don't worry I will indeed discuss the idea with a trainer, ... but there is no point in bringing it up if I read up on it and don't like it, or can't afford to install one. However, if it is a viable option then I would like to talk it over and see what is best to be arranged. I've got a large property (too large, major headache to keep mowed in the summer), and there is sadly no way I can afford a conventional fence, which is what I'd most like to have built. At the moment there is a smaller area securely fenced that acts as a sort of dog run. However, it is a pity to have that large stretch of grass that a dog(s) would so love to play on and not be using it more than a few times a year. But I wouldn't feel comfortable going out on my own to let the dog run without some safety measures installed. So thank you for all the help, I'll go do my homework now. Yours sincerely, Joy Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. To find out how you can help, please visit www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] black and Decker vac combo
Here's one I don't have but would if I could. It is more expensive then the one you saw but from a truly reputable store and sounds fantastic! http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/browse/Home/For-The-Home/Household-Cleaning/Cleaning-Tools/Steel-Canister-Vacuum/D/30100/P/1:100:1030:10340:101080/I/f09065?evar3=SEARCH Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe To: Blindhandyman@Yahoogroups.Com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 5:10 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] black and Decker vac combo Hi, there was an info mercial last Sunday on a tri-vac with 12volt. Suppose to be able to vac stairs and blow leaves and with a push of a button, vac the leaves into a bag while mulching. It costs $104.00 with shipping and was wondering if anyone else heard this and what you think. Do you know of a good blower-vac that is easy to use without sight? Thanks for any support and advice. Andy Andrew J. LaPointe Commissioner, Salem Commission on Disabilities President, Friends of the Salem Council on Aging 34 Raymond Ave. Salem, MA. 01970 978-745-4289 e-mail alapoint...@comcast.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer
Flavoured coffees are regular coffee beans that have been sprayed with an artificial flavouring chemical. I have no idea what components form these chemicals but I have no trouble believing that in a tightly confined space they could be corrosive. Ask me why I Only Drink unflavoured Coffees!!! Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer It was pumpkin spice. - Original Message - From: chiliblindman bo...@ptdprolog.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] vacuum packer If it was a holiday blend with mint, it was the mint. Put lifesaver mints in a plastic container and it fume acts like an acid. The coffee just got embedded in the scared surface. ...bob Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4573 (20091104) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
Dale, ... you've got it absolutely right Our whole town doesn't get mail delivery either, and we aren't as isolated as you are. And what I find truly annoying is that everyone who lives outside of the town limits does get their mail brought to their door. Doesn't matter what we are paying in taxes or stamps (and my business is mainly mail order, do you think the current shipping costs help? I've had orders cancelled because shipping it was twice the cost of the items being purchased!) you do not dictate Canada Post's policies. Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post Victor! We don't have mail delivery in this town. Many people get their mail dropped in a postal box at the corner of a concession road or at the entry to a subdivision in many many parts of the country. Our stamps cost exactly the same as yours. Frankly, I resent the services you take for granted that I have to pay for. I could stick a box on a post anywhere I like around here and with luck the only thing it would get put in it would be a family of birds. Yes, we do have to trek through the snow and rain and what ever else to collect our mail and to send it too and we pay the same federal taxes as you do. We pay more for gasoline and milk and eggs and just about everything else so to that extent we pay more taxes than you. Next month Janet has a mammogram booked. to take a cab would cost $120 each way, what would it cost your wife? You city folk have it so soft and you don't even know it. - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post Hi Dale, If you pay your taxes, then you most certainly have a right to how you get your mail delivered. When you live in a particular county, you are essentially telling the county that you agree to abide by their rules and policies. In addition, by you paying your property taxes, you are giving them silent consent to make any rules you wish them to make at town hall meetings and the like. I'll bet if you were to ask those 10 people if they enjoyed having to trek out in a snow storm to collect their mail from the post office, I'll bet the majority of them would say no. Your taxes, be they provincial, municipal and federal taxes pay for post services. The stamps you pay for, the delivery charges, all of that amounts to paying someone to do something for you. Would you be happy to go pick up your dinner from a pizza parlour if you were paying them to deliver it? I'm sorry, but living in this country, you have certain rights, and those rights include managing your mail. If the government is going to take responsibility for mail delivery, then they should be responsible for how they get it to you, especially when you're paying for it. Oh, and none of the bull about us having it cheap for mail delivery, have you seen how much postal workers make and the benefits they get? Happy about it indeed. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Yes Betsy we have something similar, ... but not near here I'm afraid, and you'd need to be able to visit often to see if maybe something you could use might have come in. If I'm out that way I will stop and look, thanks for reminding me about them. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - We have a place here called Recycle Hawaii. It is a place where you can buy some really old house parts including doors, windows, cabinets, slabs of marble that used to be stall dividers in restrooms etc. I wonder if you have such a place near where you live? Betsy At 05:21 PM 7/28/2009, you wrote: may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr mailto:delights%40aei.cadelig...@aei.ca To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] old houses and repairs-Joy
I've tried weather stripping but that didn't work. What is rubber gasketry please? I've not come across the term in relation to a house door. Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - the possibility of rubber gasketry around that beautiful old door; may give you a better closure. Also, if possible, a rubber flap at the bottom as well. On Tue, 28 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Lee, Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it! My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even if they do seal better which is part of why I don't want to replace the one I have. If appliances stop breaking and expensive emergencies stop happening (a rush on soap, what I make would help too), hopefully I'll be able to begin restoring its finer points one at a time. I've got time, I won't be moving again. I am deeply greatful to the person who posted asking about robotic lawn mowers. I'd never heard of them. If I can save up for one of those I can at least put an end to the terrible lawn mowing bills every summer and that would help things start moving in the right direction. Thanks for sharing, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Thanks, ... I'll be spending more time on the net! Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - oldetymehardware.com from Z-man Blind Power - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Joy, let me make mention I understand what both you and Dale are talking about. here is a case which came up before in a discussion. depends on management if they want to get up off their duff to extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote: Dear Dale, I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blank is odd, but according to the owner they don't have, (can't order) anything. There are a lot of older doors in town and I think he would carry or definitely order in something if it was available to him. I rather expect to pay high, and to replace the latch mechanism, I do realize that it is past where you can just replace the knobs. I didn't trust my memory so I went to re-measured the door. I only have a fairly simple ruler so I can't be absolutely precise but it is just a shade over one and three quarter inches. If you do come across anything likely I'd be thrilled. Thanks for offering to look, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Home hardware should be able to order you something appropriate in. If you get a chance get the thickness of the door measured and let me know, I'll see what I can't search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace the latch mechanism as part of the kit. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Dale, I have an excellent dead bolt, it is an actual knob that I need. Two Home Hardwares, Canadian Tire, and a Rona didn't have one that would work. They are all the hardware stores we have around here. I expect there is probably somewhere in Montreal that has one but I can't get in there to look. The one I am currently using comes from Home Hardware and is actually for an inside door. (The original almost came off in my hand in winter time, ... I won't go into details but I was ready to settle for anything more stable.) The gentleman who owns the store said it was the nearest thing they carry and warned it probably wouldn't last long. It hasn't. Joy, Just how thick is this door? Most of the better manufacturers will have a suitable line of hardware. Mostly it is the stem length and that is easily adjusted. Actually many have stems marked at intervals to be cut back to an appropriate length with a hack saw. You may have to spend good money to get a suitable quality lock set, probably in excess of a hundred bucks but I would be very surprised if you can't get what you need from about any hardware store. Not of course the hardware section of Wal-Mart. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you! may sound goofy: but hear me out. When I wanted to put a very thick door on a basement in a bad neighborhood they called it a church door. The reason being, that the depth was greater than average. Not that it was fancy, but like yours, rather thick. So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware. ? ? ? goofy grin. On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Olk door hardware
This is an absolutely amazing site! Thank you very much for introducing me to it! Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - You might want to check out this site http://www.signaturehardware.com/index3?gclid=COCzwpeq9psCFeFM5Qod0Rtp-g Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Dear Lee, No the old knob was a flattish circular type, ... very dull. It was metal, had a plaque with an old fashion skeleton key style hole below it, and was very basic. The house is over a hundred years old and if the door isn't the original than it is definitely only the second one. (The electrical wiring was the original when I moved in, from the forties and, ... in need of replacement!) I have to measure it again when I find something likely but if my memory serves it is an inch and three quarters thick, solid wood. It needs to be refinished, and I desperately need a tight fitting storm door, but in spite of what many people have said to me I do NOT want to replace this door! The photograph idea is a good one and I will look into it, thank you. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] old houses and repairs-Joy
Dear Lee, Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it! My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even if they do seal better which is part of why I don't want to replace the one I have. If appliances stop breaking and expensive emergencies stop happening (a rush on soap, what I make would help too), hopefully I'll be able to begin restoring its finer points one at a time. I've got time, I won't be moving again. I am deeply greatful to the person who posted asking about robotic lawn mowers. I'd never heard of them. If I can save up for one of those I can at least put an end to the terrible lawn mowing bills every summer and that would help things start moving in the right direction. Thanks for sharing, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and there were no salvageable parts. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Glenn Lemacher To: Joy Cyr Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Hello Joy, in many cases you should be able to use the part from the old knob and it should match up with a new knob. Take that paart along to the hardware store. Cheers, Glenn - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr delig...@aei.ca To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door? Good day listers, I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term) long enough to go through and fit knobs on each end. Its doorknob gave out sometime ago and after searching all the local stores (not many, I'm in a rural area) I ended up replacing it with a knob for an interior door which is not going to last long. Any suggestions as to where I might look would be greatfully received. Thank you for your help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washing machine Problems!
To report the end of my watery adventures, ... Dale you were pretty close in your diagnoses and what with linguistic challenges and missing the pointing and gesturing I was really greatful to have a basic understanding of what might be happening. Seems the piece that the hose for the water gauge connects to (Pipe was what he called it) broke off and the hose disconnected itself. That was the good news and the part that was fixed. However, it seems some sealed unit that contains the main baring that the tub turns on is dying and isn't worth the cost of replacing. So I have only postponed the dread time of buying a new machine. Yes Spiro, you are right four hundred is getting close to the cost of a new machine, but finding one that you can use if you are totally blind is getting more and more challenging! It was bad nine years ago when I started looking for this one and from all I hear its gotten a lot worse. So I can't say I'm looking forward to it. Still at least the expenditure isn't immediate (blessing) and this way I can take my time and try to find something I can live with. Thanks for the help and advice, I'm truly greatful. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washing machine Problems!
Dear Betsy, That's encouraging, ... thanks! Yes I do read Braille, and I had noticed World Pool seems to try, ... and in spite of my recent experiences with a, World Pool I still think highly of them as a brand. Appreciate the in put. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washing machine Problems!
Thanks, ... that was along the lines I was thinking, and I so wanted to be wrong!!! Anyone have a favourite washing machine they'd like to recommend? The last repair on this thing was four hundred dollars and I'm not doing that a second time! sounds like the level senser is effected. But if it didn't do it's draining when it should, it might be the timer telling parts what functions to perform. On Thu, 9 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote: To all you knowledgeable people, I'd like some advice please. My washing machine got rather dramatically ill this afternoon. I don't believe I'm up to repairing it myself but if anyone can help me to understand what is happening before I have to deal with a repair person I'd feel a lot better. (Especially since the person I usually hire is not available.) I have an apartment sized World Pool, about eight years old. It has a permapress setting that I was using today when this started. In this setting it fills, swishes for a bit, partially drains, refills and then continues through the cycle. During the rinse (fortunately I was nearby) I noticed that it hadn't done the partial drain, and now it was filling again. Its been a while since I used that setting so I thought maybe I had missed remembered. Well it kept filling and while I did realize something was wrong fairly quickly unfortunately not before the blasted thing over flowed. I got it draining and began the clean up. I mainly used towels and hoped that if I used a different setting all would be well. So I put the towels in. It began normally, filled to the right level, started to move, than stopped and started filling again. I've tried it on a variety of settings, unplugged it and replugged it (I learnt to my horror last summer that its most expensive little p ar t is a computer chip so thought a sort of reset might help), but every time I try to restart it it wants to keep on filling. Any thoughts? Sorry for the novel, ... didn't think there was a point in half the story! Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washing machine Problems!
Dear Dale, That sounds hopeful, ... thank you! Now, where about is this little hose likely to be located in the machine? I'm going to get a hand taking a look at it this evening so Maybe (hopefully) I might be able to cancel the repairman's visit tomorrow. I appreciate the detailed explanation (even if a purist would find fault with it, ... I don't), since I'll have some concept of what to expect if I still need the repairman tomorrow and he tells me that is the problem, ... enough to know if the quote is outrageous! Yours appreciatively, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] paraffin oil
Precisely!!! - Original Message - I assure you it isn't kerosene. We use paraffin oil to thin paraffin wax for use in those therapeutic wax baths. It doesn't smell . Kerosene is essentially what they burn in jet engines isn't it? We used to burn it in a small heater years ago when I was a kid and I think they use it in some lanterns. - Original Message - From: jim To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] paraffin oil hmmm even here its a split decision. is it kerosene or mineral oil I know the two smell different. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Describing a Swiffer?
Not to be picky about it, but for the sake of clarity, the one that sprays liquid is made by Swiffer but they call it a WetJet. The plain old original one that you can attach wet or dry cloths to I believe simply is called a Swiffer. Joy A Swiffer is a battery-operated mop if you will. It has a handle that contains the switch that activates a small pump above the head of the mop, which sprays a chemical through a port that is on the head of the mop. THe chemical is in a pre-made form in a container that you purchase. This container has a rubber lid that has a small hole that when placed into the holder above the head of the mop, allows the liquid to leave the container and be sprayed through the port. There is a pad that attaches to the head of the mop with pressure, it is sort of like a velcro-type material. You spray some chemical, then move the mop back and forth and the pad collects the dirt etc. and the excess liquid. It does work pretty well actually, but I think it is possible to use your own chemical if you can get the cap off the container and you can't use any other container than the one designed to work with the Swiffer. Hope that helps. On Jun 25, 2009, at 6:49 AM, Claudia wrote: Hi, Can those of you who have one describe a swiffer, and how it works? Where can I get one, and what is that approximate cost? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. our-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com makinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] dry Swiffers was Describing a Swiffer?
It is Very Effective for dog hair! It picks up dust very well too. But if you have a full sized dog a cloth fills up fast no matter how well your dog is groomed! How well does the dry one work for dog hair? will it get most? Thanks Don - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:04 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Describing a Swiffer? Karen has both. She will use the dry one to sweep up the dog hair and the wet one to wash the floor. Sometime I will have to toy with that bottle. The must be a simple way to re-fill it. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Describing a Swiffer? Wow, that is a totally different kind of swiffer than I have. Mine has no container for chemical. Betsy At 01:29 AM 6/25/2009, you wrote: A Swiffer is a battery-operated mop if you will. It has a handle that contains the switch that activates a small pump above the head of the mop, which sprays a chemical through a port that is on the head of the mop. THe chemical is in a pre-made form in a container that you purchase. This container has a rubber lid that has a small hole that when placed into the holder above the head of the mop, allows the liquid to leave the container and be sprayed through the port. There is a pad that attaches to the head of the mop with pressure, it is sort of like a velcro-type material. You spray some chemical, then move the mop back and forth and the pad collects the dirt etc. and the excess liquid. It does work pretty well actually, but I think it is possible to use your own chemical if you can get the cap off the container and you can't use any other container than the one designed to work with the Swiffer. Hope that helps. On Jun 25, 2009, at 6:49 AM, Claudia wrote: Hi, Can those of you who have one describe a swiffer, and how it works? Where can I get one, and what is that approximate cost? Thanks. Claudia Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues. mailto:our-safe-haven-subscribe%40googlegroups.comour-safe-haven-subscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.commakinghouseworkeasier-subscr...@googlegroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4188 (20090625) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Epson Salt
The official Epson Salts website deals more with the health benefits that can be derived from the use of the salts, I don't remember a section on gardening but if you'd like to find out more the link is below along with part of their write up. http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/health_benefits.htm Properties and benefits of Epsom Salt: Studies show these benefits from the major components of Epsom Salt may: Magnesium: List of 7 items . Ease stress and improves sleep and concentration . Help muscles and nerves function properly . Regulate activity of 325+ enzymes . Help prevent artery hardening and blood clots . Make insulin more effective . Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps . Improve oxygen use list end Sulfates: List of 4 items . Flush toxins . Improve absorption of nutrients . Help form joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins . Help prevent or ease migraine headaches Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing glue
To remove tape residue I've never found anything like Goo Gone! I am not sure about its effect on aluminium but I would think it would be safe and it truly works wonders removing all kinds of glue and tape leftovers. Best of luck, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] painting glass
Besides, it will say on the container if the paint can be used on glass. I agree that the best way to go would be spray paint if there's a suitable area for it. Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] instructions for DrainO crystals?
Good day, I wondered if anyone might have the specific instructions for Drano crystals? I know the general concept but its been a few years since I used this kind of Drano and the sighted person I was with when I bought it couldn't read the instructions because they were printed too small. Thanks for any help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] instructions for DrainO crystals?
Betsy, thank you very much! I'll definitely visit that link and read up on the other options available, ... for now I'm going to go spend some time with my sluggish tub's drain! Yours appreciatively, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] instructions for DrainO crystals?
Thanks I will definitely keep this method in mind for an actual clog. Generally my problem is a sluggish drain, ... I think it must have a lot to do with the way the pipes are installed. The plumbing is very old and I have to hope it holds out for a few more years so maintenance is essential. Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] instructions for DrainO crystals? Here's how I do it with any crystals for the drain. I take a glass jar, poor the crystals into the jar, you don't have to worry about an exact measurement of them, and slowly add water. I will swirl the jar a little so the crystals get stirred up and eventually dissolve in the water. At that point I dump it down the drain. If you have a clog already, sometimes the crystals won't dissolve when they hit the clog and end up adding to the problem. A caution if you try this. The jar will get pretty hot. I've never had a jar break from the heat, but I've had them get hot enough to make me move my hand away. Just be careful trying this and remember after a few minutes to run warm water down the drain to flush it out. - Original Message - From: Joy Cyr To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] instructions for DrainO crystals? Good day, I wondered if anyone might have the specific instructions for Drano crystals? I know the general concept but its been a few years since I used this kind of Drano and the sighted person I was with when I bought it couldn't read the instructions because they were printed too small. Thanks for any help, Yours sincerely, Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
