Re: [BlindHandyMan] laminate instilation

2010-01-04 Thread Bob Kennedy
One thing I've learned is you can't live with them and you can't shoot them. But at least you're still with your first wife... - Original Message - From: clifford To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Cc: blindlik...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:31 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Lee A. Stone
Jennifer, I'll be in touch with the plumbing supply store this week to ask was this something you used yourself or only the plumber? Lee On Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 09:50:21PM -0600, Jennifer Jackson wrote: I had a plumber recommend a drain cleaner to me that might be just what you are

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Tom Hodges
It is also good for turning brunettes into blonds. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sherrer Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 4:48 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Jennifer Jackson
The plumber has advised me to use it. he ran the snake down the toilet drain and it cleared something but did not fix my problem. He thinks the clog is probably in the y where the shower and toilet come together. He suggested the stuff and said that they do not like to sell it to anyone with

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Jennifer Jackson
Chlorine bleach turns brunettes into balds. Peroxide is what you use to become a blond. *Smile* Jennifer - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 7:06 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners It

RE: [BlindHandyMan] laminate instilation

2010-01-04 Thread Tom Hodges
Well, I guess that since you went to all that trouble putting down a new floor, the wife would naturally want to find a way to cover it up so you can't see it. Grin From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010

RE: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning clogged drains

2010-01-04 Thread Tom Hodges
Sounds like an episode from the Red Green Show. LOL From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of clifford Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:54 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning clogged drains Dear List

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Dan Rossi
Chlorine isn't the only bleaching agent. For some people, the sun can bleach out their hair. peroxide is normally what someone would use to bleach the color out of their hair without dissolving their hair and burning the hell out of their scalp. So, a bleach blonde just means someone who has

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Rick Hume
I usually use the coil wire style of snake that is in a housing that allows for the attaching of a drill. These are available at most home improvement centers. You will need to enter the line you want to clean beyond areas that might impede entry of the snake. For instance, it is not uncommon

[BlindHandyMan] shop vac for drain cleaning

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
As I mentioned before my first tool of choice is a shop vac. I got tired of carrying up the big monster vac so I purchased a 2.5 gal wet/dry from sears for about $30. It is light weight and easy to handle and most important gets the job done. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational,

[BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well Karen just tried to use the microwave. It was making some strange sounds then stopped. Now it won't heat. The unit is less than 3 years old. Oh, how I hate our throw-away-society. I called one place and was told that it would cost more to repair it than you can purchase a new one. So

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2010-01-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
hmmm, how to fix that problem? At 08:52 AM 1/2/2010, you wrote: OK at least you have a safety shut off. Which may be where the problem is. If it is not sensing a flame it will turn the gas off. Ron - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Alan Terrie Robbins
Lenny Was this a talking model? Will you be looking for speech in a new one? Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 1:28 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread wstephan
Lenny: I think Wal-mart has some talking microwaves on sale now. Hamilton Beach makes or used to make one that we have which works quight well and is more or less blind friendly. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power drain cleaning story

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
The last time we had to call a plumber was when our kitchen sink was plugged up. He snaked out the line and installed a Y connector just past the trap. He explained that the next time I could take the plug out of the end of the Y connector and run the snake down it bypassing the trap. He said

Re: [BlindHandyMan] laminate instilation

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
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[BlindHandyMan] Wireless video transmission.

2010-01-04 Thread Dan Rossi
Does anyone here have any experience with broadcasting audio video, wirelessly, from a PC or laptop to your TV? I am interested in getting off the cable TV go round, and just downloading TV shows via Hulu or direct from the networks. However, rather than play them on my laptop, it would be

Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Joe Plummer
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless video transmission.

2010-01-04 Thread Max Robinson
Dan. What you need is called a video modulator. They are built into VCRs but generally not DVD players and game consoles. They were needed to play a DVD player through an older set that didn't have direct video and audio inputs. I suppose the digital transition has made them a little more

RE: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Joe Plummer
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread Blaine Deutscher
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] microwave hunting

2010-01-04 Thread jim
yep ours is about 25 years also. it has the press pads no buttons but i can feel the dents and know where i am on the silly thing. and it beeps when i press them to let me know it took. Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless video transmission.

2010-01-04 Thread Kevin Doucet
I am not aware of how one downloads programs from either Hulu or direct from the networks. This, however, is something I would like to know about. Can you enlighten me? At 02:40 PM 1/4/2010, you wrote: Hulu or direct from the networks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help cleaning gas logs

2010-01-04 Thread Ron Yearns
Works best with some eyes to see if the sensor is indeed in the flame and should glow red or orange. If it is there are testors for checking them, but most people just replace them. Again as with the electric furnace a schematic would be of help to know if the sensor is just a electrical

[BlindHandyMan] new microwave

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
We purchased the Panasonic nn-sn-778s. The talking units were too small. This one is 1.6 cu ft and power 1250 w. A friend also blind recommended the unit. I know that I will never be able to use all of the functions but basic should be no problem. There are some very tactile buttons at the top

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new microwave

2010-01-04 Thread Bob Kennedy
I love the innovation GE always has. But I'd never buy anything they sell. They always seem to be the neatest and most fragile pieces of electronics. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 04,

[BlindHandyMan] microwave oven with real push buttons

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
A while back a friend sent this to me. I could not find that model locally. For those of you looking for a microwave oven and you are not concerned about speech, my wife Bonnie found the answer at Sam’s Club. It is the Panasonic model sn-789sath. Yes there are buttons and not a flat screen. It

[BlindHandyMan] Roku's...new set-top box for connecting Internet entertainment to the TV... is a real winner.

2010-01-04 Thread Keith Christian
Hi Dan, I too am interested in streaming media from my computer or my internet connection to my computer. I am a bit further behind in that I need a decent TV to receive the signal. I have heard good things about the Roku box and I think it will do some of what you want to do. It basically is

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Roku's...new set-top box for connecting Internet entertainment to the TV... is a real winner.

2010-01-04 Thread Gary
Keith, Please tell us if or when you get this box. I'd like to know how it works with NetFlicks. My kids are whining for NetFlicks. Gary From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Christian Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:41 PM To:

[BlindHandyMan] slip resistant footware another great test

2010-01-04 Thread Lenny McHugh
Well, today I went for almost a mile walk. Most of the sidewalks were cleared but there was an occasional icy spot. I had no problem walking on the clear dry pavement and could tell when on ice but no sliding. Once or twice my foot slid less than an inch. then later we had to go looking for a new