RE: [BlindHandyMan] rain gutter ends

2007-06-27 Thread Jim Ruby
ns Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 9:26 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] rain gutter ends I am not sure how

[BlindHandyMan] rain gutter ends

2007-06-26 Thread Jim Ruby
I am not sure how to explain this, but I will try as I am told they are made, but no place will they be found locally. It is an end the goes on the end of your rain gutter and causes the watter to spray or stream out of the rain spout so the water will avoid washing. Either it kind of rolls out

RE: [BlindHandyMan] wireless talking oven themometer

2007-06-19 Thread Jim Ruby
Sure it is on the page here it the info below: List Price: $59.95 Online Price: $53.95 Save 10% Members Pay: $48.55 From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 5:18 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] lawnmowers

2007-05-17 Thread Jim Ruby
I use a robotic lawn mower and it works great. robomower.com From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Monitor Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:41 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] lawnmowers Hi, Does any one here ever

[BlindHandyMan] curiosity

2007-05-13 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, I have a friend who does not have a computer so am wondering if anyone would be interested in communicating with him via phone or tape? I know this is not a pp list, but no there is a lot of people on here with his same interests. Feel fre to reply off list as not to add clutter. Th

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Moer Question

2007-05-01 Thread Jim Ruby
They are not cheap, but can be cheaper then a lawn service in the long run. Try: http://Robomower.biz From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 5:50 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lawn Mo

RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-05-01 Thread Jim Ruby
foot measurement needs to be to the junction of the short and long pieces.Wilson - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:39 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope o

RE: [BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-29 Thread Jim Ruby
l _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 00:27 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

[BlindHandyMan] figuring out how steep a slope of a hill is.

2007-04-28 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, I am thinking about getting one of them robotic lawn mowers, but I have some hills and need to know the percent grade of the slope of the hill. Can anyone tell me how I could figure this one out? It needs to be under 15% grade for one and the other choice needs to be under 27% grade, so

RE: [BlindHandyMan] keep in mind when buying a talking thermostat`

2007-04-27 Thread Jim Ruby
How does one know if they have one or two stage? I would like to know this. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 3:40 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] keep in mind when buying a

RE: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

2007-04-24 Thread Jim Ruby
And they are usually very durable, better then some of the others out there. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jewel Blanch Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:47 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman Max! It

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers

2007-04-04 Thread Jim Ruby
This sounds like a very nice unit. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Sherman Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:43 PM To: blind handyman Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers Hi, On another list this same conversation is going on and h

RE: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat

2007-04-04 Thread Jim Ruby
I have one of these and love it. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:10 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat check out www.talkingthermostats.com -

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air Purifiers

2007-04-04 Thread Jim Ruby
Check out the orec on tv the new units you can demo it for free pending on the infomercial 60 to 90 days. I tried two of them and liked them, but could not keep them cause both would of costed around $850.00. It even had washable filters so you did not have to keep buying new ones. I would watch fo

RE: [BlindHandyMan] fixing AC adapters and a tip

2007-03-19 Thread Jim Ruby
I am thinking about putting new batteries in my Braillenote, but the funny thing is that it was working just fine holding a charge until I did the latest upgrade to the unit, after the upgrade things stopped working ie holding a charge. So my ponder is, it the batteries or did the upgrade do someth

RE: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question

2007-03-15 Thread Jim Ruby
ours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message ----- From: Jim Ruby To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question What would be the best way for some one who is

RE: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question

2007-03-15 Thread Jim Ruby
What would be the best way for some one who is totally blind to spread grass seed? I will need to do as I will probably be wanting to do this soon. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Making an omlette without cracking the slab?

2007-02-02 Thread Jim Ruby
Heck I have cracks in my garage floor and driveway and they are hardly a year old. They did a wonderful job. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tunecollector Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:28 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHand

RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Jim Ruby
or battery. Spero Pipakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:sperop%40verizon.net> -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jim Rub

RE: [BlindHandyMan] b n s batteries

2007-01-27 Thread Jim Ruby
I have a Braille note and since the last software upgrade and I would like to point out right after this software upgrade my batteries no longer hold a charge. I did not use my bn a lot of batteries, so I'm sure they have a lot of charges left, looks like I have to byte it and send it in to humanwa

[BlindHandyMan] ordering cabinets from Menards

2007-01-07 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, I have ordered 3 cabnets from menards and a counter top plus everything to put it all together. It is my understanding all I am going to need to do is: 1. screw the cabnets together 2. place slats on the top of the cabnets and screw the counter top on to the slats. I am told I have to screw

RE: [BlindHandyMan] watter in braille note

2006-12-11 Thread Jim Ruby
Yes, you will need to send it in to get it fixed unless you want to take it apart and se if you can clean it out, but there is probably some damage in there that will require new parts. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Kitchen Cupboard Door

2006-11-07 Thread Jim Ruby
Yes but will that not wreck the finish on wood surfaces? -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve & Shannon Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 5:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Kitchen

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Kitchen Cupboard Door

2006-11-07 Thread Jim Ruby
I have this stuff all on the top of mine do to cooking and would like to get it cleaned up, but fear what I might try will reck the finish. We do not fry a lot, but have gas stove and that from what a read it a bit worse then an electric stove. You could try Clorox wipes it was suggested on the li

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request

2006-10-29 Thread Jim Ruby
ikely is >that. > >If the creature isn't dying of sewer gas, neither will you. > >Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Skype DaleLeavens >Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. > > >- Original Message - >

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request

2006-10-28 Thread Jim Ruby
leLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Jim Ruby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 8:06 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request > Hi, > > Today I noticed a

[BlindHandyMan] Maybe ergent help request

2006-10-28 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, Today I noticed a bird or something that sounds like he can scratch very well behind my toilet. What is behind there? My plumbing vent on the rough. So he must of fell down there. Now since it is the weekend I can not get no help. What can I do other then not go to the bathroom or run water i

[BlindHandyMan] Grease on top of my coberts

2006-10-25 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, I am noticing a lot of grease on the top of my coberts I thik from cooking and stuff in the kitchen. I do have a vent fan on the stove, but still this grease get or collects up there. How can I clean this or what would be best to use and how can I prevent it from happening. Thanks for any sug

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Bugs

2006-10-18 Thread Jim Ruby
Knock on wood I do not have the problem of these so called lady bugs and I use the ultrasound sound pest controllers so they might be worth a try. On how to clean keyboards with them I am unsure, don't smash them as they leave yellow gunk around. Btw: these so called lady bugs are actually Asian b

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Jim Ruby
I have one of these and will have to look up the information on where I got it from, but it does heat 1000 sqf. You must have it by an indoor wall not an outside wall and put it on carpet as on cement the cement will absorb and not let it heat properly so my instructions said. I used it a little la

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-26 Thread Jim Ruby
The problem here is being civil and not causing to bad of a rift between and your neighbors and their pets. Respect can go along way, but if your neighbor just don't get the hint it is time to call the animal control or police and they will come out to collect or ketch the animals and fine the nei

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-11 Thread Jim Ruby
Thanks. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones. Jim I just gave it a go and fou

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-10 Thread Jim Ruby
Sorry I sent this to the wrong list, but feel free to check it out if you wish. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Ruby Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 1:52 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Test

[BlindHandyMan] Test radio station for cell phones.

2006-09-10 Thread Jim Ruby
I have put up a test radio station that should play on your cell phone using the S60 Internet Radio application. If you would like to give it a try please visit blindsea.com and click on the listen link. You should be able to right click on that link and save it to your computer and send it to you

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats.

2006-09-08 Thread Jim Ruby
Mark - Original Message ----- From: "Jim Ruby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats. > Has anyone ever used the pest controllers that use ultrasound or at least > a > high frequency tha

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats.

2006-09-07 Thread Jim Ruby
Has anyone ever used the pest controllers that use ultrasound or at least a high frequency that the pests do not like? I had some from finger hut a wile back and I see ace hardware and walmart have them too. I have not had any problem with any pests so far knock on wood. -Original Message--

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Long crack in new concrete driveway

2006-09-07 Thread Jim Ruby
Ok, they do have cuts in the driveway and you all were right. 1. no luck with the contractor. They are pcs cement out of red wing, MN. They told me 1. they would either have to start it all over again. 2. could not fix it because the color would not match. Well I think I'll start letting everyon

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Oh rats.

2006-09-07 Thread Jim Ruby
Some say to take a plastic pop bottle and cut the top off of it, fill it with pop then put the top on it up side down. The buggers go in, but can not get back out and drown. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Se

RE: [BlindHandyMan] installing a power cord

2006-09-06 Thread Jim Ruby
I have done this in the past and it worked fine. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert J. Moore Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] installing a power co

RE: [BlindHandyMan] installing a power cord

2006-09-06 Thread Jim Ruby
Why not do this with a continuity tester if you have one? I would rather hear the beep then enjoy the taste. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 11:01 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroup

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Long crack in new concrete driveway

2006-09-02 Thread Jim Ruby
Thanks for all your comments. I am in Minnesota. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 9:01 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Long crack in new concrete

[BlindHandyMan] Long crack in new concrete driveway

2006-09-02 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, We have a new driveway less then a year old and there is already a long crack running from the middle of the one side to the middle of the beginning of the driveway. We have never had anything heavy on it nore use salt in the winter as that will cause damage. My questions are: Since this driv

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement

2006-08-06 Thread Jim Ruby
habitat. - Original Message - From: "Jim Ruby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 7:59 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement > My stares comes down the middle of the bacement and it is on one of the > sides I want to build the wa

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement

2006-08-05 Thread Jim Ruby
] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: "Jim Ruby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 4:09 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement > Hi, > > I would like to

[BlindHandyMan] Project in my bacement

2006-08-02 Thread Jim Ruby
Hi, I would like to put up or finish putting up my wall in the basement and I am not sure the best way for me to accomplish the task myself. Description Finish putting up a few studs and drywall to complete a wall along my basement stairs. Details This wall is just studs along one of the sides o

[BlindHandyMan] Outdoor deadbult

2006-08-02 Thread Jim Ruby
I have a deadbolt that the key is very hard to insert in to the lock, is there something I can use to help with this. The lock keyhole is clear, it is like maybe a shot of a lubricant would do the trick. I do not want to use wd40 as I don't care for that getting all over my keys. To listen to t

RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermostats

2006-08-02 Thread Jim Ruby
I am curious about this and I know there is about 4 or 5 of them on the market. I have forced air and central air so I am in need of something like this I believe my thermostat has a 4 wire hookup. I am interested in others that have purchased this or other talking models. 1. durability 2. accurat

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Defrosting a chest freezer

2006-07-25 Thread Jim Ruby
I just did mine and I use hot water and just dump it on the ice works very well and then I have water to clean the thing out with. Once the ice is gone I pull the plug and it drains, then wipe it out, put the plugs back in it and away it goes. Takes me about 15 minutes. -Original Message---