Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
oh wow we take the smallest things for granted in this country this really puts our complaints in prospective I have to walk less than a hundred yards to collect my mail and I complain if it is raining no more thanks dale for bringing this really home take care Allen - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:23 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]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post
a good metal post driven to 1oo pounds of concrete buried the depth of the post should do the trick and a fair amount of damage for the next one who picks on your mail vox good luck allen - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek przy5...@rochester.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:07 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Mailbox Post Hi all, For the fourth time since I've been living in this house, some dirty bastard has run into and broken the post under my mailbox. The post was a 4-by-4 piece of pressure treated that was buried about 3 feet in the ground. The first time was forgivable; the second time was irritating; the third time was really agrivating; the fourth time, well, that's personal. It appears that a good sturdy wooden post just isn't up to the likes of what drives through the neighborhood. I doubt a wooden post does a great deal of damage to a car's bumper. It's time to get serious about this matter. This time it's going to be a hefty metal post of some sort. One, that next time, won't be the only thing left with damage. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the type of metal post I should use? Do steel posts hold up for a reasonably long time once they're cemented in the ground? Is there anything better? Is there anything that can be done to prepare a metal post that will extend it's life in the ground? Also, has anyone ever used an electric jackhammer? Do they work reasonably well? Are they tough to use? Before putting a new post in the ground, the old concrete is going to have to be broken up and removed to get ready for a new post. I'm hoping to do this with an electric jackhammer. Lots of questions, I know. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hand rail on 15 year old ramp.
there is some self leveling caulk you can purchase at lows that can be manipulated pretty easily it did the job at our old house and looked like the original it works well with caulk gun to shoot it directly where you need it good luck Allen - Original Message - From: Max Robinson m...@maxsmusicplace.com To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 2:17 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hand rail on 15 year old ramp. When Sue's mother came to live with us in 1994 we had a ramp built on the front of our house. I didn't have sufficient handyman skills at that time to do the job. After Sue's mother passed away we decided to leave the ramp in place. Just last week we received a letter from our insurance company saying we had to put a railing on the ramp. After we stopped laughing we decided it was probably time to take the ramp down. We did it yesterday. It takes a lot less time to tare something down than it takes to build it. We were right about it being time. Many of the screws holding the deck boards on had rusted off. Others twisted off when we tried to unscrew them. So the ramp is gone now. The walkway which the ramp covered has developed two cracks. What is the stuff called that is used to patch concrete? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house
I just purchased a corner house in a gated area across from a country club it had been in foreclosure for 4 years I got it for half of it's original price it is all brick and stone exterior are there any pitfalls I should look for with these elements thank you guys for all your good info you are invaluable as resources Allen - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy bobswo...@nc.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house And if you bought the corner place, you'd be almost a live in handyman. But daughters have a way of making dads reconsider everything... - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:20 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house My daughter and her husband made settlement on a house on her 21st birthday in July. I have been here every week since than on different days. Last weekend we went washer and dryer shopping and tore some trees out. This weekend we will try to run a dryer vent out the basement wall, trim trees, plant flowers and make measurements for future projects. The back steps only has a hand rail on one side and it should have one on both sides. There is a nice house 2 blocks away that they want me to buy and move closer. It just happens to be a corner lot and never again will I ever consider that option. Besides it is way to rich for my blood at my age or any age for that matter. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tape residue on finished wood.
hi max you might try goo gone it is good at removing that sticky gooey stuff thanks allen - Original Message - From: Max Robinson m...@maxsmusicplace.com To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:09 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tape residue on finished wood. By way of background, I bought a friend a gift card to Lowe's. I also bought a little wooden presentation box with the Lowe's logo on it. However, when I got it home I found it had been wrapped in clear tape which must have been packing tape. When I removed the tape there was a sticky residue left behind. What will clean it but not take off the finish? I tried alcohol which softened it and seemed to take it off but it didn't remove it. After it dried it was as sticky as ever. I also tried Orange clean and Orange glow but they didn't work either. Any suggestions? Or should I just throw the thing away. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house
yea it was a real steal i paid 190 for it i later heard it was 400when it was built 8 years ago there are only 15 houses in here thanks allen - Original Message - From: Chip Nall chipn...@yahoo.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house At half price! Forget any pitfalls. You will come out smelling like a rose, even if it sits atop a solid watse site. From: allen dunbar allen-dun...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:57:53 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house I just purchased a corner house in a gated area across from a country club it had been in foreclosure for 4 years I got it for half of it's original price it is all brick and stone exterior are there any pitfalls I should look for with these elements thank you guys for all your good info you are invaluable as resources Allen - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy bobswo...@nc. rr.com To: blindhandyman@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house And if you bought the corner place, you'd be almost a live in handyman. But daughters have a way of making dads reconsider everything.. . - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:20 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] at daughters house My daughter and her husband made settlement on a house on her 21st birthday in July. I have been here every week since than on different days. Last weekend we went washer and dryer shopping and tore some trees out. This weekend we will try to run a dryer vent out the basement wall, trim trees, plant flowers and make measurements for future projects. The back steps only has a hand rail on one side and it should have one on both sides. There is a nice house 2 blocks away that they want me to buy and move closer. It just happens to be a corner lot and never again will I ever consider that option. Besides it is way to rich for my blood at my age or any age for that matter. ...bob [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] changed subject line: half priced house.
fortunately the ground does not quake in north Texas yet thanks Allen - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] changed subject line: half priced house. Allan, Around here that kind of exterior you'd want to be really sure it was properly reinforced against the comming earth quake! Hopefully lots of re bar or steel. I could make an imappropriate crack about gated communities and facists/racists, but that wouldn't be nice! GRIN Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Patio project update.
dale it sounds like you earned the day off you area really doing some intense work I wish I could do physically half of what you are doing I have to settle for paying someone to do it for me though I did get the license on the car I have a little dirt devil which I use on the patio and in the garage to keep the dirt down you enjoy your time down although I think you will find some other work to do instead take care Allen Original Message - From: chiliblindman bo...@ptdprolog.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:50 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Patio project update. Dale, it sounds like you are holding up quite well. Keep it up. Recovery time might be a little longer than when you were younger; but, all mends in time. Enjoy your day off. .bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer
hi ray this sounds great your link did not work here thanks allen - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce rayb...@westnet.com.au To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer Hi Louise Try this. Toro takes the mystery out of watering your lawn and landscape! Use your personal computer to create watering schedules and manage your Toro ECXTRA Sprinkler Timer automatically! Imagine the convenience of programming the ECXTRA irrigation timer from your personal computer with an irrigation expert guiding you to perfect water-saving irrigation schedules. No more guessing how long to water and when! The Toro Scheduling Advisor's rich, user-friendly interactive software application easily creates custom watering schedules for your yard based on your local weather and your yard's unique watering needs. This saves water and improves the health and beauty of your plants. The Toro Scheduling Advisor software uses the same technology commercial growers rely on, called Evapotranspiration (ET) rate, to determine the exact amount of water needed to maximize plant health growth and minimize water waste. Annual upgrades possible to meet the changing watering environment including 365 day calendar, odd/even, interval, PLUS: day exclusion Expandable to 12 zones with 2-Zone Expansion Modules (sold separately) Programmable pump start/master valve connection. Valve failure detection Non-volatile memory 3 programs, 4 start times Seasonal adjust Snap-in wire connectors Rain Delay Irrigation Timer MFG Brand Name : Toro MFG Model # : 53768 MFG Part # : 53768 Found Here. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10 051langId=-1catalogId=10053productId=100340932categoryID=502214T -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Louise Peyton Sent: Wednesday, 15 July 2009 10:25 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] accessible sprinkler system timer Hello, list: Does anyone know of an accessible sprinkler timer which can be set for automatic operation either tactually or with audio? We have water restrictions here so any watering is restricted to certain days before 6:00 a.m. All the timers I've seen locally are visual. Thanks for any ideas. Louise Peyton [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_p agePAGE_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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] It never ends
wow I am having the new back door installed on the new house it is definitely a two man job as it is 96 by 36 we had to special order it the one on the front is a 9 ft. door the back door being 8 ft. I thought it was big but that other one is bigger we will be moving this week so this is it now we ordered carpet it is taking longer to get here than expected the company will put down some heavy duty plastic to protect the furniture until the carpet arrives the new owners of this house want in so they can make changes they want have a good one drink a cold one for me Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] It never ends DUDE! You are my hero. You are going to get all of that done in the next month? Hell, it just took me two solid days to get a freakin door installed. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers
there must be something similar out there as I have on star in my 2003 gmc envoy and it came with a programmable home link in the car I had it programmed to my former home in Houston now here in this house in Dallas and soon the new house we will be moving to so there must be something out there we have a fold out keyboard that provides remote access from the outside of the garage on the new house I need to get a garage door guy come out to reprogram it best of luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers thanks Al. I did not think of that before. one remote not working with a different companys product. the one I had before was an old craftsman and the original remotes were not with the house when we bought it but there were two fixed buttons inside the house and ajpartment. again. thanks.Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 09:06:56AM -0400, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Lee, What I have found in the past is you need to buy an opener that can be programmed to the type (brand) door you have. For instance, a couple of years ago we installed a Liftmaster garage door opener. Prior to that we had Craftsman. There was no way I could get the remotes that went with Craftsman to properly program with the Liftmaster. We had to get additional remotes from Liftmaster. Not sure about others but that was our experience . There may be a company that makes an opener that accepts numerous manufacturers similar to TV remotes. thanks Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:09 AM To: Blind Handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers let me rephrase this. is there such a thing as a universal garage door opener door . and what would be any complications. Lee On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 07:57:09AM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: Is there such a thing as a remote garage door opener ? I am asking for a FRiend who recently installed a new garage door lock by the way which is all plastic but it works. Her antenna inside the garage seems fine but neither the old garage door opener or the new one to include the one in the car works. failure to comply is what I think. she has programmed the remote to the specs. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks. Lee -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- T-shirt of the Week: I'm not excited, I'm cold! .
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Backing for Patching Holes
we just purchased a new house in the inspection report it was noticed there was a hole in the front door where they replaced the knob and lock the painter is going to use bondo to fill and patch it before he paints it there is also a door that goes out on the covered patio in the back it is cracked and experiencing wood rot near the bottom it is 96 inch. by 36 in. we are trying to locate a glass door that has the blinds in between the glass on the door the guy who owned the house put those foe wood blinds in it in white we are looking at having the wooden indoor shutters to replace those as the white is too stark maybe the bondo idea will help Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 9:40 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Backing for Patching Holes and less messy than what I have done if I understand it. I get paper towel and get it very goopy with the patch mix or drywall patch and shove it in and let it dry. Takes less time too. On Sun, 7 Jun 2009, William Stephan wrote: Great idea Ray certainly better than trying to use masking tape like I did. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 17:06 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Backing for Patching Holes Hi All When the toilet water closet was removed from the wall we had to patch up 4 holes that were there. What I used for backing was some felt round stick on stopers which I guess you put under anything to protect a scratchable surface. I first drilled a very small hole in the centre and then screwed a ling screw into it from the sticky side. I then ripped off the covering over the sticky surface and folded it in half with the sticky side up inserted it into the hole and the pulled it against the wall . Now I had the hole blocked up and something to hang on to while patching the hole. After the patching material went off I screwed out the screws sanded off the surface and then went over the surface again to fill the screw hole and fill up any small indentations. We tried to stick paper in the hole but it just kept falling inside the wall cavity, the wife said what I came up with was a good idea so I thought I would pass it on. Ray [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP?
you can find a listing of dvs programming at www.wgbh.org they also sell dvs movies there and follow legislation related to the advancement of it cheers Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Is it safe to say, that, once you turn the mode on, it'll stay on, and maybe, you'll get lucky and just find some audio-described stuff out there, when searching through the channels? Claudia - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Depends! Often programmes announce if they have descriptive audio. As for turning SAP on or off it depends on the television. Many, probably most do require fooling in the menus however my Sony has a button on the remote which cycles through a couple of stereo modes including SAP (stereo alternative programmed) - Original Message - From: Claudia To: Claudia Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Hi, How do you use SAP, and how do you find out what programming has this feature? Do you always have to access your television set's menu, to turn it on? 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] SAP?
the last time i lookedat it i found some major networks listed there as well i have not been there recently but something is better than nothing also check out the movie vault at the blind mice mart - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Would that only apply to PBS (public broadcasting) programmes? - Original Message - From: allen dunbar To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? you can find a listing of dvs programming at www.wgbh.org they also sell dvs movies there and follow legislation related to the advancement of it cheers Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Is it safe to say, that, once you turn the mode on, it'll stay on, and maybe, you'll get lucky and just find some audio-described stuff out there, when searching through the channels? Claudia - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Depends! Often programmes announce if they have descriptive audio. As for turning SAP on or off it depends on the television. Many, probably most do require fooling in the menus however my Sony has a button on the remote which cycles through a couple of stereo modes including SAP (stereo alternative programmed) - Original Message - From: Claudia To: Claudia Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] SAP? Hi, How do you use SAP, and how do you find out what programming has this feature? Do you always have to access your television set's menu, to turn it on? 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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] dueling tvss
how about purchasing a universal remote for ione of the t/v's that would solve all the problems and one remote would be different make certain there is a code for the make and model of the set in the list of supported devices of the remote this should resolve the problem good luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] dueling tvss I doubt that remote codes can be changed as it would cause horrendous service problems when people's new TVs didn't see the new remote cause someone at the store messed it up. We are planning to get a second DTV converter so Sue can record one program and watch another, and we'll have to get a different brand from our current unit just for that reason, so that two remotes won't work two boxes at the same time. If the rest home provided the TVs, it should be there problem to provide two different brands in each room. I wouldn't be surprised if some manufacturers make TVs with that capability for just that situation, but I doub the average boob tube can do it. Tom Fowle
Re: [BlindHandyMan] I hate cleaning gutters!
pphere are also gutter helmets which can be retrofitted to fit over existing gutters I agree the leafguard system is the preferred gutter but one cant afford that option so the helmets might be a viable alternative if those aren't in the budget good luck in whatever your solution is Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: GLENN PERMAR gptool...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] I hate cleaning gutters! Hi Joe, We replaced our gutters with Leafguard gutters and have never had a problem or had to clean out gutters again. Good luck, Glenn - Original Message - From: Jo Taliaferro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:06 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I hate cleaning gutters! Hello all, I'm looking for a good product that will keep the grunge and leaves out of the gutters on my roof. I would be grateful for recommendations since I have spent too many hours on ladders scooping the yuck out of them! Thank you. Jo Taliaferro, empowering people to live with their choices [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs
hi terry welcome to the list yours is a very good post just jump right in and share your expertise Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Terry Klarich te...@klarich.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 4:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs Hello All: I'm new to the list. And, have been reading the mail in the background for a few weeks. I am a avid sailer and wood worker. I am totally blind as well. As far as the table saw runners go, I would highly recommend the steal runners from www.woodpeck.com. The have almost no slop in a 3/4 slot. However, they will not work on the cheaper ridgid or craftsman saws because the slots are not quite 3/4. These runners are tapped with several 1/4x20 holes. They will last a life time. I've built cutoff sleds, tennoning jigs, box joint jigss, ... They also work very well on router tables, bandsaws, sanders. They do not have the means to grip a T slot. Any jig can be lifted out of the slot. Terry On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:37:09 -0500you write: Hi, I get mine from Lee Valley. Don't know if you would pay duty but the dollar is now in your favour. The site will give prices in U.S. dollars. You can buy aluminum 'T' track that size or some sort of high density Poly. Both come in 24, 36 and 48 inch lengths. I just used a couple of 6 inch lengths of the poly to make a box joint jig, it is sort of self lubricating and tough as hell! www.leevalley.com The site is really very Jaws friendly. It is under Woodworking and Jig and fixture parts I think. Let me know if you need further help I can probably get you the direct URL. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 2:38 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making table saw jigs A long time ago Dale mentioned that you could purchase some man made runners for table saw jigs. I think they were 3 or 4 foot long and 3/4x3/8. Dale or anyone do you know what they are called and where I can locate them. The boys at both Lowes and Home Depot acted like I was smoking something when I tried to describe them. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny 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 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
Re: [BlindHandyMan] cussing myself out
hello Brice on the house I just sold I had installed the ones that were seamless in the 10 years that followed until I moved from the house they worked just as they were advertised there were 11 trees of various types and ranging as much as 50/60 ft. in height all those leaves and needles were not a match for those darn things one of the best investimates I made in that old place I wish you well with your solution Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] cussing myself out Brice, be aware there are many copies of the original Gutter guard. which I think has a roundedshape after installed. a friend of mine got some ass seen on t. v. and it ended up cause more problems than it was worth. because it was so lightweight. . Lee On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 06:53:26AM -0800, Brice Majors wrote: For the pass 8 years I've been cussing myself out every time I clean the gutters. I say to myself I'm going to install some gutter guards in the spring and never get around to it. Has anyone on this list installed gutter guards with a cement tiled roof. I was checking out the cement tiles yesterday, and without not knowing what a gutter guard looks or feels like, I imagine that the gutter guard somehow must slip under the tiles some how, and snap to the gutters.I think my wife once told me that the gutter guards that were on sale came in 18 or 24 inch length, I believe it was the latter. Anyway does anyone know the depth of the gutter guard? Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links -- It's today! said Piglet. My favorite day, said Pooh. Come and chat with me at #quiet on irc.newnet.net
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: [T-P] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave!
take it in to the local store sit it on the customer service counter tell them you received it as a gift they should offer you a gift card for the value I hope this is not going to happen to ours good luck if it was a gift of course you won't have the receipt cheers Allen - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: [T-P] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave! Claudia, Start threatening them with the Better Business Bureau and The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Betsy At 03:16 PM 10/23/2008, you wrote: Hello, I did speak to them today, and they tell me that they cannot service the microwave; all they can do is provide a refund. I have to have the receipt, but this item was ordered site to store, from walmart.com and we don't have the receipt. Although, we do have proof the order was placed, but they won't except this. They say they need an in-store receipt! This is totally ridiculous. Has anyone else experienced this? Claudia - Original Message - From: Paul Guido To: mailto:talking-products%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [T-P] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave! I found a number for consumer support-- 1-800-488-5080. if you have the manual there are numbers near the end or else this number cam give you a better one. Paul and Dazzle - Pilot Dogs, Yellow Lab Paul J. Guido - mailto:paulguido%40comcast.net[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Claudia To: mailto:talking-products%40yahoogroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 9:00 PM Subject: [T-P] Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave! Hi, Our microwave has stopped working! Does anyone have the number for Hamilton Beach? We haven't even had this thing for a year yet, and I've tried unplugging it and moving it to another location, but it doesn't speak, doesn't cook, doesn't do anything! 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.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe%40googlegroups.com[EMAIL PROTECTED] [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] kelvin voice thermostat
I owned the Kelvin in my prior home and it failed I was unable to recover my resources they only offered credit toward a future purchase have not found a thing they offer that I need will definitely look into the vip in our new home cheers Allen - Original Message - From: Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kelvin voice thermostat The trouble that I had with that particular thermostat was that it wouldn't keep the settings after a while. A friend of mine had this one for 6 months or more, so I feel that this one certainly had a malfunction, to say the least! I don't know about the VIP one, but I am very leery of them. Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] kelvin voice thermostat Aloha Lenny, I have no personal experience with this item, but several friends of mine really like them. Yesterday I saw the following from the BlindBargains List. Kelvin Talking Programmable Thermostat for $105.99 http://www.blindbargains.com/redirect.php?redirect=3524 At 06:52 AM 10/22/2008, you wrote: Some time ago there was a small discussion about the kelvin voice thermostat. For those of you who have them is there any major dislikes? I can't find out if there is a specific model for a warm air system and what the heat anticipator is set for. My old thermostat had a very poor heat anticipator if you set it for 68 it would not turn on until 66 then it would turn off the burner at 69 but the forced air handler would then work until about 73. So the cycle would come on at 66 and off at 73 making the house hot and cold. The new honeywell has a much better heat anticipator and keeps the home much more even. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Things that beep?
it could ve something as simple as a row of landscape rocks just as long as you can use it as a detectable warning of sorts could be really low tech requiring no batteries or wires good luck allen dunbar - Original Message - From: Chanting Monks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Things that beep? I think my wife will sooner install the invisible fence and sew a collar into my shirt unbeknownst to me before she lets me put in warning tracks around the corners. ;) Best, Joe Monks Every day you haven't written is a day you've written off... Chanting Monks Press http://www.chantingmonks.com Sight Unseen Pictures http://www.sightunseenpictures.com - Original Message - From: Gary Hale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:08 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Things that beep? How about a low-tech solution? You could change the texture of the running surface so that it feels different as you approach and pass through the turn. Baseball outfielders use the warning track for this purpose when their attention is focused on the ball. Gary
Re: [BlindHandyMan] when was the last time you checked your smoke dectors
the recommended method I use is too change them when you change your clocks for daylight savings time while this may seem a little too often you never want those batteries to fail when you might need them it might mean the difference between life and death the same is recommend for carbon dioxide dectotors thanks Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:50 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] when was the last time you checked your smoke dectors No matter if you rent or own your home and or apartment, each of us should have smoke dectors installed on each floor. If you do not already have a date in mind, pick one so that on a regular basis those smoke dectors are tested and batteries replaced. Lee -- I watch television because you don't know what it will do if you leave it in the room alone. Come and chat with me at #quietzone on irc.newnet.net
Re: [BlindHandyMan] air conditioner
Jennifer it sounds like you need to turn all the fans on and try misting yourselves with cool water in a pump it sounds like you have a problem with the compressor you are fortunate you have the warranty it could prove quite expensive if not unless you go to a local hotel for the weekend good luck Allen in steamy Dallas - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 1:35 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] air conditioner I have a forced air central unit and it is not working. I have a work order through my so called home warranty that should have a guy here on Monday, but in the meantime we are really hot. I thought I would describe the problem and maybe you all will have a simple answer. I sure hope so. It comes on inside and acts normal, just no cold air. The outside unit will try to come on and then quits. We reset the circuit breaker and changed the fuses in case that did it, but is there something else I could check? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys
hi blenny when you installed your brakes did you rotate and balance the tires I had a similar problem and that along with a front end alignment took care of the vibrations now she is smooth now there's your weekend project good luck Allen - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:43 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys We have a 2003 grand caravan sport all wheel drive. Two weeks ago for inspection it needed breaks at the same time I upgraded the break fluid to dot 5.1 and also had the tires rotated. Now about 45 mph when Karen applies the break she can feel a chatter or vibration. When she first said it was shaking at that speed I thought she lost a balancing weight. I now suspect rotors. Is there anything that can cause a rotor go bad after about two weeks after installing new breaks? The vehicle has about 40,000 miles and the rotors were cut around 25,000 miles. Got to get this thing fixed quickly, next week we are taking my grandson to Canada to see the falls. Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations?
hi Claudia I too would recommend the hard plastic ones we installed the easy down kind that don't slam when you lower the lid or seat thus preventing them slamming down and waking the entire house they came from lows and have the metal brackets to install they seem to clean up pretty easily good luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: RJ To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations? I have to go for the hard seats. - Original Message - From: Claudia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Toilet Seat Recommendations? Hi, I think it's time we purchase a new toilet seat, so which kinds are good and are the most sanitary? Would it bee the hard wood ones, as opposed to the cushioned seat models? 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. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink.
if there is a lions club in your town they may have a Leo club in the local high school they are always looking for community involvement projects you might check there they might work for pizza and soda saving the beer for you go to lions.orgto find the nearest club best of luck sounds like a daunting task a terrible design for sure Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink. Maybe you could get the high school football coach interested and he could get his boys to run some agility drills by carrying the bags up stairs and over landings and around corners and everything... The worst they could say is no. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:46 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Color me pink. Yeah, I've thought about hiring a crew, but am not really sure where to look for guys willing to bust there asses for a few bucks. My friends in other cities say they can just go to the local bigbox store and there are guys standing around the parking lot, you wave some cash at them, tell them what you need, and take them or they follow you and the job gets done. I have not come across that here in Pittsburgh though. You can usually bribe friends with pizza and beer into helping you move, but somehow it doesn't work as well when moving bags of cement. The word from Lowes is that their delivery people won't do it. They will drop it off at the bottom of the steps but that's as far as they will go. I assume that I might be able to bribe them with $20 bills once they were their, but haven't tried it. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar
hi donny this is good info on a useful product do you know if it will kill poison ivy we had some growing along the church walls we used a weed killer but it looks as though it is greening up to grow back any idea if the vinegar will work to kill it if so how much in a gallon of water thanks Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett To: BlindHandyMan Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:56 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] 50 Uses For Vinegar Hey Guys, I thought some of you might find this info helpful. 50 Uses For Vinegar 1. Kill grass on walks and driveways. 2. Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have starved 3. Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas. 4. Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other places where ants are known. 5. Polish car chrome. Apply full strength. 6. Remove skunk odor from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar; rinse. Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don't want the cat walking, sleeping, or scratching on. 8. Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar. 9. Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their drinking water. 10. Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night. 11. Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar. 12. Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons water before boiling eggs. Keeps them from cracking. 13. Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar and relieve itching. 14. Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to reapply. 15. Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo. 16. Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water. 17. Fight dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. 18. Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. 19. Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. 20. Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, with a bit of honey added for flavor, will take the edge off your appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling. 21. Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water. 22. Eliminate onion odor. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing. 23. Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength vinegar. 24. Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar. 25. Cut grease and odor on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water. 26. Clean a teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot. Wipe away the grime. 27. Freshen a lunchbox. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit in the lunchbox over night. 28. Clean the refrigerator. Wash with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. 29. Unclog a drain. Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water. 30. Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal. Make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water through. 31. Clean and deodorize jars. Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and mustard jars with vinegar when empty. 32. Clean the dishwasher. Run a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle once a month to reduce soap build up on the inner mechanisms and on glassware. 33. Clean stainless steel. Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth. 34. Clean china and fine glassware. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the solution and let dry. 35. Get stains out of pots. Fill pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed away. 36. Clean the microwave. Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize. 37. Dissolve rust from bolts and other metals. Soak in full strength vinegar. 38. Get rid of cooking smells. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution. 39. Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron's water chamber. Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5 minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and allow to cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the water. 40. Clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove dark or burned stains. 41. Get rid of lint in clothes. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. 42. Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar before washing. 43. Freshen up
Re: [BlindHandyMan] A C drains
in the house my wife owned before we married and the home I owned before the drain line runs to the drain in the nearest sink in this house we have to go to the mouth of the line and pour a cup of bleach in the hose to prevent it clogging up every couple of months as the mold and trash that are flushed in the condensation will clog it up over time the bleach keeps the line clear I hope this helps cheers Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Jimmy Podsim To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] A C drains I'd say that it's draining into your septic line. Jimmy...KD5QHH... New home page, http://www.podsim.us MSN, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo, [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 1:18 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] A C drains Hi ya, just got out of the attick, from flushing our A C drain for good measure. We've only been in this house for 5 years or so and we had it built. Our previous home was probably built in the 30's or 40's and the drain on it's AC went down and under the house, was peer and beam, and the unit was on the main floor not in attick. But it's drain was simple to find, ended in a pvc pipe poking out of the side of the house and it had a little bit of garden hose hangging down. The one on this house, I have yet to find an end too. The main unit is in addick as I said, and I tried following the PVC heading out of it and it ends in this mess of twisting turning pvc, which also has a pipe going strait up, assumably through the roof into a vent stack. Can anyone tell me what the modern thing is to do with these drains? Is it emptying into a pipe somewhere, and not out on the ground like in the old house? The people who bought the old house asked that we run the a c drain into a suer drain before we left. Well, their finance company required it. Everyone I told about that, thought it strange, including the man who built this house, so I assumed that wasn't common practis. Just curious. Matt [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]
[BlindHandyMan] scratches on a vinyl floor
hi guys we recently had someone who scratched our vinyl floor in kitchen is there a product out there that will repair these scratches the vinyl has the appearance of hard wood and was nearly perfect before this as there are no seams in the floor only in a closet nearby any ideas or suggestions will be appreciated thanks Allen Dunbar
[BlindHandyMan] water faucet
hi we have a outside hydrant and some how a former Gardner messed up the spicket that protrudes out of the brick on the end of the porch on the front of the house the problem is that when we turn the water on there is a hole directly under the knob you twist to turn the water on or off does anyone know of a way I could apply some waterproof dap on the hole to fill it and force the water down into the hose as it is supposed now the water shoots straight up and I have not been able to find a fix any ideas or suggestions will ve appreciated thanks Allen Dunbar
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Purpose of Blinds?
one other idea I have heard is you can spray furniture polish on a dust rag than just wipe the blades of the blinds and it is supposed to prevent the dust /dirt from sticking to the blades I did this for a while in another house I lived in. best of luck Allen - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Purpose of Blinds? Aloha Claudia, A few thoughts. I find that the vertical blinds, the ones that run from the top of the window to the bottom, are much easier to clean. When I first had mine installed, I rubbed them down with a bounce dryer sheet and since then, dusting them with something like a wash cloth, removes the dust. About every six months, I use a dryer sheet again. For the kind of blinds that you have, they have a dusting tool that looks like a big fat comb with fuzzy stuff around each tooth of the comb. I have used that tool on some blinds that I had before, and found that if I sprayed the comb with something like in-dust first, the dust clung to the comb really well. About curtains and/or shades. The plastic, vinyl or fabric shades attach at the top of the window and can be rolled all the way up or left partially covering the window. There are also some really nice fabric shades with nice designs. The plastic ones have designs also, but people tell me that they don't look as nice as fabric. You can also get bamboo rolling shades. I think the bamboo is harder to clean, but that's my personal opinion. When picking a shade, you might want to think about the kind and color of walls, carpets and furniture that you have in the room to make them fit with the space. Drapes and Curtains: Curtains and drapes come in every color and fabric that you can imagine, probably. Some people want to have light come in during the day, but don't want a totally uncovered window. The solution for this is to hang some kind of sheer curtain that lets light in, but there is something hanging in front of your window. Many people then add drapes to the window that can be opened during the day. Personally, cleaning curtains and drapes is not high on my spare-time activity list, so to me it seems silly to have two sets of curtains to take down and clean. If you live somewhere that people are apt to be walking by and glancing in, then you probably need to have a window covering. The rooms in the back of my house are not covered because a person would have to walk all the way around the house to peek in, and the windows are high enough off the ground that peeking in would be difficult. If I was home and someone walked back there, I would hear them because we have a sort of gravel path around the house. They would be very surprised because if I went out the back door and they were in the back of the house, there's no way out except for crawling through about a quarter acher of solid jungle. I would be there to meet them with my trusty crowbar and 911 on the cordless phone. Oh, and I have no outside lights in the backyard, so being the person who is totally blind, I would definitely have the advantage. Good luck. Betsy At 04:11 AM 7/26/2008, you wrote: Hi All, What truly is the purpose of blinds/ Since I've never had any sight, I don't actually know, but here are my questions! We have the sort of blinds that are pulled up and down by strings, can be opened or closed, by a stick on the blinds, and they're vinyl, I guess, or plastic! They are on all of our windows here, and they are truly a pain in the A*** to clean! I can't get them clean anymore, and I don't know how to take them down, to wash them in the tub! Would aluminum blinds be better because they're definitely easier to clean? We have them at work, and they don't seem to accumulate the major dust coding that these blinds do? Why couldn't we just put curtains on all windows, or would this allow people to still see in? I'm just frustrated with these darned things, and they feel gross, no matter how I try to clean them.! We've lived in the house for 6 years now, and so, we installed them, when we moved in! Claudia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] disposal
as Betsy stated you can have the company that delivers a new one to remove it for you or if there any teenagers in your area you can have them take it to a scrap yard and allow them to keep any funds they are paid for the scrap as here I was talking to a appliance delivery guy this is how he disposes of as many as twenty dishwashers a week just a low cost idea good luck Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 2:14 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] disposal I haven't been following this topic so you may have had input that I am repeating. If you are going to purchase a new one, many times the appliance delivery folks will take yours away. Sometimes it is worth paying for the delivery to get rid of the old one. At 08:10 PM 7/20/2008, you wrote: Well, as this freezer is toast, whom should I call to dispose of it? [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] Spark Plugs
thanks ray much good info here thanks for a excellent post Allen - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Spark Plugs Since the beginning of the internal combustion gasoline engine, a source of spark has been needed to ignite the air fuel mixture. Sparkplugs were, and are still today, the answer. Subjected to high heat, extreme pressures, and large temperature changes, sparkplugs have perhaps the most difficult task in the engine, yet they spark millions of times without failure. Improvements over the years in ignition systems and spark plug design have extended the useful life of a sparkplug. In the Sixties, it was recommended to change sparkplugs every 16,000 kilometres. Ignition systems of that period typically produced a maximum of 20,000 volts to fire a spark across the sparkplug electrodes. A sparkplug in good condition requires 8,000 to 12,000 volts to create a spark across the spark plug electrodes while operating in an engine. A worn sparkplug requires much higher voltage to fire; this could easily exceed the voltage available from the ignition systems of that time. Electronic ignition systems of the 1970's could produce higher maximum voltages. Some systems could produce 30 to 35 thousand volts, which was enough to fire even partially worn sparkplugs. Thus, recommended change intervals were extended to between 40 to 50 thousand kilometres. Many vehicles on the road today still require sparkplug changes at this interval to ensure maximum vehicle performance and the best fuel economy. The challenge of meeting emission laws brought about the development of coil pack ignition systems. These systems use one coil to fire two sparkplugs, as compared to the earlier systems that used one coil to fire all the sparkplugs. Coil pack systems can produce 50,000 volts or higher and are capable of firing even badly worn sparkplugs. For best performance, the sparkplug change interval was still around 50,000 kilometres, but many drivers drove the car much further before problems would occur. Operating an engine with worn sparkplugs causes the coils to produce higher voltages necessary to jump across the worn electrodes. Any areas of weak electrical insulation could allow the spark to jump somewhere else, and the misrouted spark can damage electronic ignition modules, coils, and spark plug wires. Changing the sparkplugs at the recommended intervals was cheap insurance to prevent misfiring and costly parts repairs. Some of the latest engine designs use one ignition coil for each sparkplug. This is not for higher voltage output, but rather to shorten the path of electricity from the coil to the sparkplug. The shorter the path, the less chance of electrical leakage. The short path also reduced electromagnetic interference in the engine compartment. This is very important as cars continue to increase in the amount of computer wiring and sensors onboard. Electromagnetic interference can cause a computer to malfunction! The latest improvements in sparkplugs have been the introduction of special high mileage sparkplugs. Both Ford and General Motors have been advertising sparkplugs that will last for 160,000 kilometres. These sparkplugs cost about three to four times as much as regular sparkplugs, and use special alloys for the electrodes that wear very slowly. You may have seen other sparkplugs for sale that feature multiple electrodes or electrodes with special shapes. These sparkplugs use premium electrode materials for longer life, and their special design helps to ensure a spark will fire across the electrodes. As sparkplug electrodes wear, they round off. Spark jumps much easier from a sharp, pointed surface than a round one, so extra electrodes and special shapes with sharp edges help the spark jump across. These sparkplugs are costly to manufacture, so they cost more as well. Why should sparkplugs be changed at the recommended mileage when the car seems to be running fine? When a sparkplug begins to fail, it does not stop completely. It may misfire only when you accelerate or when you are driving on the highway. With only one of eight sparkplugs partially misfiring on an eight-cylinder engine, your fuel economy could be reduced by ten percent! At today's price, the wasted fuel would easily pay for new sparkplugs and give better performance as a bonus. When changing sparkplugs in an engine, there are several important steps. First, get the correct replacement sparkplugs from your auto parts supplier. Sparkplugs are numbered as to their heat range (operating temperature of the sparkplug tip), thread size and length, and type of gasket or seal to the engine. Installing an incorrect sparkplug could result in expensive engine damage. Remove each
Re: [BlindHandyMan] The sidewalk
congrats r.j. it is funny how that works out some time but it sounds like you over saw a very successful project and well within budget a job well done good job now kick up your feet and relax until the next project thanks for sharing stay well Allen - Original Message - From: RJ To: handyman Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The sidewalk AS some of you are aware, I been repairing and remodeling the neighbor's house over the pass year and the project is coming to a end. Well the two girls decided it was time for a little pay back. So off I went to our local home center and bought a mold for laying cement that is a 2 x 2 foot form. This form make several carvel stone shapes. The mold was about $16 and the pre-mixed cement was around $3.50 per 80 pound bag. I started to dig out the flat rocks I had for a pass way and soon I was promoted to a superviser position. The one girl started to dig out the flat rocks, along with my wife and the other said she had laid this type of walk before. That left me with the job of sitting in a lawn chair and lugging a bag of cement when needed. My wife took over the mixing of the cement and I was deligated to sitting in the lawn chair. Two days later, we are the proud owner of about 60 foot of a two foot wide walk. And the cost was well within the estimated cost of 31 bags of cement and the mold. Or for a total of $125. They tell me the walk fits the house look my wife and I was seeking. And I will say, I could get use to being promoted to superviser full time. But I think that is a dream that will becoming to a end as fast as it came. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hanging wind chimes
hi to hang your chimes securely you can purchase some eye hooks that have a clasp to hold the cord or chain or whatever it is hanging on they then screw in to the wood eve or joist or wherever you hang them for security make sure they are mounted far enough away that they have free room to blow without hitting the structure they are mounted too good luck and much enjoyment Allen Dunbar - Original Message - From: NANCY M HILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:13 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hanging wind chimes Now that one I hadn't thought about. Troube is that sometimes we get strong winds up here and the chimes would literally beat the house. Thanks, Nancy - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hanging wind chimes What about a good stout eyebolt or hook screwed into the fascia board of the edge of the roof? That is where I like to hear chimes hanging. - Original Message - From: NANCY M HILL [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:51 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Hanging wind chimes Hi All, My husband got me a set of wind chimes and a couple of them are big...as in long.The length of the longest pipe in each set is: 30 40 50 and 60 That is just the length of the longest chime and does not include inches for the part that hangs each chime. I don't think that the clapper or whatever you call it will extend belong the chime. I have had the 30 one for a couple of years now, and the others are to sort of fill out a quartet. The original chime is hung from a wrought iron shepherd's hook and that has done just fine. As a matter of fact, I was contemplating looking at a triple one of those to see if it would be long enough and strong enough to house the 30, 40 and 50 chimes. The 60 incher is the one that will likely prove more challenging to hang. Not only is it long, but it weighs in at 22 lbs. For it, I was thinking of getting an inch or so galvanized pipe because I know I can get at least a 10' one. Enough of it would be driven into the ground to hold the weight. I can't hang it from a straight pole, so I was thinking of using angle joints and a piece or 2 of short pipe to make a hook on the end to hold the chimes. The chimes are basically tuned to each other and I was thinking that by arranging them in a sort of loose swirl that the 4 different voices could then harmonize as nature allows...or as the wind will. I have thought and thought and that is all that has come to mind. I am mainly concerned about properly hanging the bigt one. I need some fresh thoughts. I would really appreciate any helpful hints, suggestions, stories of experiences and ways of hanging good sized wind chimes. Many thanks, Nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1546 - Release Date: 7/11/2008 6:47 AM Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
[BlindHandyMan] deoderizing your air conditioner deoderiubg
hi if can access the condensation drain line you could pour about a cup of bleach in the line about once a month this will help keep it from growing mold in the pan and leep the line fresh and clean a air conditioner repair person told us of this last year after the line became clogged and was leaking down into the kitchen light fixture since we have been doing this we have gad no more problems I hope this helps good luck Allen Dunbar helps helps after after rigs if if hello once about you I
