Re: [BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt

2008-04-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
Okay, in the process of feeling up my door knob/ lock it all seems secure. I now have aseveral cases of soda stacked up against it so cannot check the striker but that will soon change too as does the weather make a difference. What I was considering doing was maybe three or four inches

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt

2008-04-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
sorry Bob but you lost your money. this door is so tight to include the metal strip which helps pull all together that not even the bad gas from a passing raccon could slide thr . Not one speck of air is able to move thru between the actuall door and the frame. I am positive this all

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Should I Use Faced Insulation?

2008-04-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
Might I also suggest a couple more things about instlling new insulation in your attic. first of all do Not wait until it gets to hot outside. Most important is to wear safety goggles. you may be already blind but any kind of insulation in and around the eyes will cause one very nasty

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new vanity instalation.

2008-04-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
was this current vanity a custom made one? I ask as you described the curve of the top .next question. is there a spot underneath that you can disconnect the current water pipes without making changes? Lee -- It's curtains for you, Mighty Mouse! This gun is so futuristic that even *I*

[BlindHandyMan] FW: [Bulk] Accessible Devices Tech Talk Presents SiRecognizer UMPC Monday

2008-04-15 Thread tunecollector
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[BlindHandyMan] screen doors

2008-04-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Does anyone know if there is a screen door made that has a small pet door that will allow small dogs or cats out? This is for my sliding screen door that leads out to the patio To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt

2008-04-15 Thread Bob Kennedy
Hey maybe you could drill down to the water and have your own fishing hole... - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt sorry Bob but you lost

[BlindHandyMan] My new drill press.

2008-04-15 Thread Dan Rossi
OK, I am not getting one just yet, but had a little amusement earlier today. I've been complaining for a while that our hardware request system was a bit inaccessible. It is a web based system and poorly marked up. The most frustrating part was that I could not find or click on the final

RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawn

2008-04-15 Thread Steve Crews
Hello, weed and feed is a generic term. Several companies make a version of it. I have bought it in the past at WalMart in a couple of different varieties. I have bought WEED AND FEED made by Scotts, Expert, and I think Ortho. Steve _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

[BlindHandyMan] How to Read a Seed Label

2008-04-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
The label on the seed bag is a valuable tool when selecting grass seed. It contains important information that indicates its level of quality. Always review the label before purchasing grass seed to make sure you're getting the right type of grass, with as few weeds as possible, from a reputable

[BlindHandyMan] October gathering.

2008-04-15 Thread Phil Parr
Sorry this is taking so long. I am in a small pissing match with the hotel. Hope to have things worked out in the next few days. The first two times we did this they were very cooperative, this time well, I will tell you later. Phil Parr. [Non-text portions of this message have

[BlindHandyMan] Turf and the Three-legged Stool

2008-04-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Think of a three-legged stool! A simple design that can provide many functions, but must have all its parts in order or it will fail. The legs need to be sturdy and equal in length. Anything out of balance will lead to instability. We'll use this stool to explain how maintaining your lawn relates

Re:[BlindHandyMan] Selecting the right deadbolt

2008-04-15 Thread chiliblindman
Lee, you might have a really bad moisture problem. Considering your sump pumps running when it rains, I might suggest trying a dehumidifier, one that operates at lower than normal temps. If the windows and doors work different at different times of the year, I would check into a humidity

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My new drill press.

2008-04-15 Thread Jewel Blanch
Dan! I am prepared to put money on my assumption that you signed the request form as D Rossi! BIG MISTAKE! Try it once more, this time using the name of the chancellor of Carnegie Melon! Again: money on the table: The unit will be in your basement before you get home! Jewel

[BlindHandyMan] Should I Use PT Lumber for a Shed?

2008-04-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Q: Should I use pressure-treated lumber for the inside of a shed I'm building? A: Using pressure-treated lumber certainly wouldn't harm anything, and it will always be more durable than non-treated lumber. You must used ground-contact PT lumber for any framing members that touch the ground. And

[BlindHandyMan] How Do I Install Quarter-Round Trim?

2008-04-15 Thread Boyce, Ray
Q: I am installing quarter-round on my new baseboards, what do you use to attach the joints with? Should I use Liquid Nails to glue the 1/4 round down, or is there a better way? A: Quarter-round should be nailed to the base boards only. It is intended to hide gaps between the base and floor. It

[BlindHandyMan] measuring devices

2008-04-15 Thread Howard Traxler
Well, thanks to all who had comments. My cobalt talking tape measure is still here. Whenever I put a GOOD battery in it, it seems to work for a while. I think it draws lots of current to just keep the memory alive. So, I'll take the battery out when it's not in use. I did purchase a real

[BlindHandyMan] garden fences

2008-04-15 Thread Howard Traxler
Anybody got any ideas on a modular garden fence? I've been thinking about something like four foot square fence panels built on half-inch galvinized pipe frames slid down over pipes driven into the ground at appropriate spacing. Any ideas? Thanks Howard K. Traxler, Technology Specialist