[BlindHandyMan] Re: handywoman question- needle threaders
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I remember using the wire loop threaders when I could see-- I just wasn't sure how easy it was to find the eye of the needle with one when you can't see anymore. Do you think nylon floss threaders would work, too?The kind that have a loop that you pass floss through ? I wonder if the floss threader is thin enough to pass through an eye of the needle-- not loop first but the other end first just like you would use it to thread floss underneath a bridge. I have plenty of these floss threaders but no needle to check out this hypothesis yet. Linda Thanks but I'll
[BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders
I need to do some hand sewing and would like some advice about needle threaders. I am completely blind and I know there are needle threaders out there but don't know whick ones are the most blind user friendly. Much thanks, Linda
[BlindHandyMan] sticky stuff
Hi List, Someone gave me some wonderfully sticky stuff a few years ago and I want to get some more but I don't know what it's called. You break off a wad of this stuff, roll it in a ball like chewing gum, and then stick it to the bottom of an item that you want to stick to the surface of a table so it can't be knocked off (i.e. a clock on a night table). But this sticky stuff is not permanent and is easy to remove if you want to. Does anyone have any idea what I am talking about, what it is called, and where I can obtain it? Much thanks, Linda
[BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile
We got our Electric radiant heat matsfrom Laticrete because it was the company that our contractor's tiling people deal with and the price was comparable to other similar systems we looked at including Suntouch, Warmly Yours, and Premier Underfloor heating system at Costco.com. They are all supposed to be reliable, have excellent product support and be priced, give or take,. Around the same. I think Lowes and Home Depot carry Suntouch, but I'm not sure. While all of these electric radiant heat mats can be laid down by do-it-yourselfers, you should check to see if a professional electrician is required to hook up the thermostat and wiring. With Laticrete, failure to have electrical connections performed by a licensed electrician voids the LATICRETE Warranty and, quite possibly, can also void any homeowner's insurance. Hope this helps, Linda --- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Hodges" wrote: > > What is the brand name of the, under the tile, heating elements? I must > have missed it and I am considering using it in my new bathroom, which is > now ready for flooring. Did you get the heating system at one of the big > box stores, like Lowes or Home Depot? Thanks for the info. Tom , Newport, > Kentucky > > > > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] > On Behalf Of lvmumford > Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:48 PM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile > > > > > > Hi Tom, > > Our tile is in shades of light and medium tones of brown and the epoxy grout > will match the light brown color. We're putting the tiles in our kitchen, > sunroom, and utility room but I asked the Laticrete guy if it could be used > in the bathroom and he said absolutely. BTW, both the Laticrete guy and my > contractor said the best stuff for cleaning tiles was a bucket of water with > a cup of vinegar and a tablespoon or so of an all-purpose cleaner (like > Simple Green) added to it. They recommended it for mopping tile floors as > well as using on bathroom tiles and said the fancy cleaning supplies sold in > stores were a ripoff and often too harsh on the tile and grout. They > especially said not to use anything regularly with bleach in it on bathroom > tiles or the grout would loosen and eventually start to fall out. > > The heating mats are in place in the kitchen and sunroom and they begin to > set the floor tiles tomorrow! > Linda > > --- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> , "Tom Hodges" > wrote: > > > > My local tile supplier in Cincinnati tried to sell me the epoxy grout and > I > > told him I never heard of it and didn't want to try something I've never > > heard of. He also said it wasn't available in pure white. He said the > > white is an off white that has kind of a yellowish appearance. That also > > clinched it, since I was using a white tile and didn't want the grout to > > look like it was stained or dirty. At least he was honest with me. So, if > > you are looking at using white, you might want to inquire further. > > > > > > > > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] > > On Behalf Of lvmumford > > Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 AM > > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile > > > > > > > > > > > > Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or > not > > to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having > > Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The > > Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor > to > > look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would > > eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects > > because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. > He > > said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive > > but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway) > > is much easier to use and is cost effective. > > > > Linda > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
[BlindHandyMan] Re: update on sealing tile
Hi Tom, Our tile is in shades of light and medium tones of brown and the epoxy grout will match the light brown color. We're putting the tiles in our kitchen, sunroom, and utility room but I asked the Laticrete guy if it could be used in the bathroom and he said absolutely. BTW, both the Laticrete guy and my contractor said the best stuff for cleaning tiles was a bucket of water with a cup of vinegar and a tablespoon or so of an all-purpose cleaner (like Simple Green) added to it. They recommended it for mopping tile floors as well as using on bathroom tiles and said the fancy cleaning supplies sold in stores were a ripoff and often too harsh on the tile and grout. They especially said not to use anything regularly with bleach in it on bathroom tiles or the grout would loosen and eventually start to fall out. The heating mats are in place in the kitchen and sunroom and they begin to set the floor tiles tomorrow! Linda --- In blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Hodges" wrote: > > My local tile supplier in Cincinnati tried to sell me the epoxy grout and I > told him I never heard of it and didn't want to try something I've never > heard of. He also said it wasn't available in pure white. He said the > white is an off white that has kind of a yellowish appearance. That also > clinched it, since I was using a white tile and didn't want the grout to > look like it was stained or dirty. At least he was honest with me. So, if > you are looking at using white, you might want to inquire further. > > > > From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] > On Behalf Of lvmumford > Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 AM > To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile > > > > > > Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or not > to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having > Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The > Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor to > look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would > eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects > because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. He > said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive > but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway) > is much easier to use and is cost effective. > > Linda > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
[BlindHandyMan] Re: digital recorders
I want to get my husband something to record phone numbers on for his birthday. I have a Parrot-- I know they are no longer made and that a lot of people didn't think they worked too well, but I must be lucky because mine is still ticking and I love being able to retrieve the phone numbers via voice activation. Is this something the Olimpus can do? If not, what do you recommend? He has a cell phone (not sure which one-- Verizon is the plan) and it does not have voice software on it. Thanks for any advice, Linda PS. No one had any advice for my question regarding wall-mounted toilets... can't I at least get a bad joke from anyone... ie... like ... "I don't know sh-t about those kind of toilets? ...smile
[BlindHandyMan] re: update on sealing tile
Here's an update to the message I posted about a week ago on whether or not to seal the new tile to be installed in our home. We are also having Laticrete electric radiant heat mats installed underneath the tiles. The Laticrete technician who was at our house on Thursday with our contractor to look over the job suggested that we use epoxy grout. He said it would eliminate the need for sealing and that it is used for commercial projects because it's very stain resistant, and doesn't need sealing or resealing. He said in the past epoxy grout was difficult to apply and was very expensive but that the epoxy grout on the market nowadays (the Laticrete one anyway) is much easier to use and is cost effective. Linda
[BlindHandyMan] wall-mounted toilets
Hi all, My husband and I will be remodeling our bathroom this fall and were wondering if anyone knew anything about wall-mounted toilets. We came across them in Norway and were very impressed. Because the toilet is mounted totally to the wall, the toilet bowl is completely off the floor which makes cleaning the toilet and the floor underneath it a cinch. Also, in Norway there were no toilet tanks-- there was a flush button on the wall-- I have no idea where the tank was or if there was even any tank at all. Has anyone ever heard of these kind of toilets? If so, what are their pros and cons? Much thanks, Linda
[BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?
Hello everyone, I am new to this list and I have a question for the group. Hubby and I are blind and we are having our home remodeled with new tile floors put in our kitchen, dining room, sunroom, and utility room. The grout color will be a medium shade of bone with the grout lines 1/16 inch wide (the tiles themselves are large-- sorry I can't remember their exact dimensions). Anyway, I am getting conflicting advice as to whether or not to have the grout sealed. Some say sealing it is a waste because the grout line is so thin, the sealant will wear off, and you need to reseal every year. Others say that sealing the grout will help prevent the grout from absorbing food spills and stains (I have a guide dog with a very sensitive stomach), and becoming discolored. What is your advice? Much thanks, Linda
