[BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay, Last weekend we went to OSH to buy a replacement bulb for the porch 
light. I got help from one of the service employees.  My wife pointed out a 
light fixture that was similar to ours so we got the correct light bulb. The 
light is suppose to turn  on at dust and turn off at dawn VIA a sensor. Well 
we have a problem, the light is not turning off. We have to turn it on at 
night and turn it off in the morning.  So I need some trouble shooting hints 
to try out. Thanks 



[BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
After reading about the recent post on compasses, it reminded me how one of 
these may help when using a leaf blower.  I know in the past I'd get all 
turned around when operating a leaf blower.  Well, now I'm in the market for 
a new blower.  Do they make them any quieter?  I'd like one that you can 
carry on your back. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
It's good to keep in mind when shopping for new appliances to ask if they 
carry off the old one if you buy from them.  Here in California, I don't 
thing you can take used appliances  to a land fill.  Also, I believe people 
run adds that they'll pick up for free. 



[BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Yesterday we pick up the correct light bulb for the front porch.  I believe 
it was 40 watts as was suggested by the service a tenant.  Came home and 
swamp them out.  Turned the switch on and the light came on.  This puzzled 
me as the censor should have known it was light out so the light shouldn't 
have came on.  So we turned the switch off and turned it back on when it got 
dark.  When my wife gets up it will be light and I'll have her check it to 
see if the light went off on it's own as it should have. I hope the censor 
didn't go bad.  I can't see both the bulb and the censor going bad at the 
same time. So I'm perplexed at the moment. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm hoping so.
- Original Message - 
From: Mike Moore mik...@talktalk.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 6:48 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] front porch light


 Hi,

 Usually with a photocell it will switch on when the power is turned on, 
 then it adjusts to the daylight.

 Regards,

 Mike
  - Original Message - 
  From: Brice Mijares
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:36 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] front porch light



  Yesterday we pick up the correct light bulb for the front porch. I 
 believe
  it was 40 watts as was suggested by the service a tenant. Came home and
  swamp them out. Turned the switch on and the light came on. This puzzled
  me as the censor should have known it was light out so the light 
 shouldn't
  have came on. So we turned the switch off and turned it back on when it 
 got
  dark. When my wife gets up it will be light and I'll have her check it to
  see if the light went off on it's own as it should have. I hope the 
 censor
  didn't go bad. I can't see both the bulb and the censor going bad at the
  same time. So I'm perplexed at the moment.





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[BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
The light bulb on our front porch went out.  Question; being that it has 
some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off 
in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb?  My wife 
thinks so, but I don't think so.  I think it'll takes any light bulb 
providing it fits in the fixture. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks all.


Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
No problems with sub degree coldness here, I live in Central California. 
Hardly ever falls below 32 and the front porch is covered. Now, I have to 
figure out how to change the light bulb. It is  shaped like an octagon with 
vertical strips of glass about inch and a half wide and about 6 inches high 
with sheet metal between each strip of glass..  If it's like the one we had 
at our last home, it's a pain in the ass to change light bulbs as it damn 
near falls apart during the process. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing settings

2010-08-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Personally I go to my yahoo groups, scroll down past all the groups, and 
there is some check boxes where you can  set all active groups to no mail 
which takes affect quite quickly.  I do this every time I'm going to be away 
from the computer more than a couple of days.  Then when you are ready to 
resume receiving mail, go back to the same check boxes and make the 
necessary changes and save the settings. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares

No problem, I have a gas grill, a Weber, and a smoker.   I use them all with 
no problems.  You can even buy wire baskets with handles to flip your meats. 
For thicker meats you may want to have a talking thermostat on hand. 
Personally I use my gas grill for steak, hamburgers, and hot links.  Gas 
grills tend to burn to damn hot to cook your thicker meats, this is where a 
Weber  is handy .  Next weekend I plan to slow cook a nice size brisket. 
I'll start it off in my Weber to get the wood smoke into the meat for a few 
hours, then I'll finish of in my gas smoker for another 7 hours or so.  Good 
luck. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
One more item I forgot to mention.  Have a pair of glove with at least 
leather finger tips  on them if you plan to cook anything in foil. this way 
you can use your hands to turn what ever in the foil. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd use silicone gloves with individual fingers  if I \could find a pair, 
but so far, I've only found the mitten type.  This way, the gloves could be 
washed in soapy water.
- Original Message - 
From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:00 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!


 Bryce writes:
 Have a pair of gloves with at least leather finger tips on them if you 
 plan
 to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what 
 ever
 in the foil.

 That, Mr. Bryce, is a great idea!!!  How comes I never thunk of that!?!?!?

 
 Holland's Person, Bill
 E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
We're not talking about flammable gloves.  A person using cloth gloves is 
taking a risk.  Leather gloves will not burn unless you leave it on the 
grill.
- Original Message - 
From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!


 I'm not so sure about that. I never use gloves on the grill and have 
 learned
 to use a double spatchla instead.  No fire risk that way.  Even Consumer
 Reports advises not to use mitts or gloves.

 Alan

 Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
 There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
 the Yamaha Tyros keyboard.  I often add files so check back regularly!

 The albums in Technics  format formerly on my website are still
 available upon request.

 - Original Message - 
 From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:00 AM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!


 Bryce writes:
 Have a pair of gloves with at least leather finger tips on them if you
 plan
 to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what
 ever
 in the foil.

 That, Mr. Bryce, is a great idea!!!  How comes I never thunk of 
 that!?!?!?

 
 Holland's Person, Bill
 E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
 - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!



 

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks RJ, I'll have my wife check the next time she there.
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From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!


I believe you can find the gloves at Bath and be on
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  From: Brice Mijares
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:09 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!



  I'd use silicone gloves with individual fingers if I \could find a pair,
  but so far, I've only found the mitten type. This way, the gloves could 
 be
  washed in soapy water.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:00 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

   Bryce writes:
   Have a pair of gloves with at least leather finger tips on them if you
   plan
   to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what
   ever
   in the foil.
  
   That, Mr. Bryce, is a great idea!!! How comes I never thunk of 
 that!?!?!?
  
   
   Holland's Person, Bill
   E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net
   - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the 
 cheese!
  
  
  
  
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks RJ, I'll give it a look.


Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

2010-07-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Hi Betsy , I also thought of the same thing.  I'll have to go buy another 
level, I dropped mine and broke it.  Good thing it was one of those cheap 2 
foot plastic levels.  In the mean time I'll use a glass with water in it. 
smiles.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem


Aloha Brice,
You might want to check your seal and also check
to see if the drainage paths are clear. Since it
only seems to be on one side it makes me think
that maybe it isn't level and the drainage isn't working properly.
At 05:15 AM 7/15/2010, you wrote:


I have a upright freezer that's about 3 to 4 years old, it's suppose to be 
a
frost free freezer. Ever since we move here last December, I am
accumulating ice build up on the inside bottom. I cleaned the build up off
a couple of weeks ago and yesterday I open the door and tried to pull the
bottom heavy wire drawer out and found it was froze in place. So I had to
pull a little harder to free it. This is on the inside bottom right side
only. Any suggestions as to what's going on?






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Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Brice Mijares
Bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress a few years ago and it was the best purchase 
I ever made.
- Original Message - 
From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?


I would take a look at the comfort select beds.  They let each person 
select
 their own comfort number.  My wife and I tried them out of all places, at
 Camping World for RVs and I liked my setting of 80.  She liked her side at
 89.  The scale is 0 to 100 so the difference between our 2 comfort 
 settings
 is about 10 percent.  That's a huge difference but you can change your
 settings at any time depending on how your back feels at any given moment.
 There are 2 remotes.  One for each side of the bed.

 These beds are also in stores as well and go by several names.  Comfort
 select, Air Select, Adjustable air comfort and others.  These kinds of 
 beds
 are everything the water bed never was.  No hundreds of pounds of water to
 worry about or leaks etc.  These beds have a blatter inside the mattress
 that is filled with air forced in by a small compressor.  There are no 
 lumpy
 spots.  My concern was with an air blatter that there might be a hill or a
 valley depending on how much air was used.  This was not the case however.
 At the time we saw these beds they sold for 3,000 bucks for a queen size 
 but
 we're talking for a motor home and around 2002.  Sense then, quite a few
 companies make them for folks who could use better back support and the
 costs have come down.  If you try one of these beds out, I can tell you,
 your going to want one at any price.  That's what we're going to get for 
 our
 next bed.  But, you be the judge.  Try it! you'll like it! grin

 Alan

 Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
 There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
 the Yamaha Tyros keyboard.  I often add files so check back regularly!

 The albums in Technics  format formerly on my website are still
 available upon request.

 - Original Message - 
 From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
 To: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
 Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:18 PM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?


 Hi All,

 Here is a question for you!
 We have been talking about a new bed for some time; we've had ours for
 over 10 years now, and our backs are really starting to hurt.
 Tonight, we were offered a Quote Unquote New king-size bed, for $50,
 from the friend of a friend.
 I have a thing about used beds, so even though I was told that it's new, 
 I
 don't trust that.  I'm leery about sleeping in beds, particularly when 
 you
 don't know whose been sleeping in them before you.
 We've been saving for it, so the money is there.  What would you all do?
 I turned it down and will continue to look at the store ads!

 Claudia


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] last to tip

2010-07-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Once I reboot, the issue goes away.  I never get this message doing a cold 
boot up, just coming out of stand by mode. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

2010-07-07 Thread Brice Mijares
Most latches, or hasp  are made where the screws are impossible to get to 
once the pad-lock is on if mounted correctly.
- Original Message - 
From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:25 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal


 Thanks Betsy,



 That is all I found too.  I just have a pad lock that I want to glue the
 screws in so it can not be opened with a screw driver instead of the key 
 for
 the padlock.  I am open to other suggestions, I just already have the
 gorilla glue and wanted it to work without a trip to the store.





 Jennifer

 rom: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
 Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:16 PM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal





 Aloha Jennifer,
 I went online and could only find information about using it with wood.
 Maybe I missed something, but...
 Betsy
 At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote:


Hey Guys,

Will Gorilla glue work on metal?

Jennifer

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[BlindHandyMan] last to tip

2010-07-07 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm having a minor problem maybe someone can help me with. After coming out 
of sleep mode or stand by mode I hear the following.  A USB device has 
malfunctioned  and windows does not recognize it, click on this message for 
assistance.  Being that my wife is sighted, I asked her to click on it, but 
all she see is the desktop icons.  I knew before asking her, it was going to 
be a shot in the dark. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Are you talking about a bar clamp, also called a pony clamp?


Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
What I know about these other alternative is that they use a heat pump, and 
depending where in the states your located, they may not be cost efficient.
- Original Message - 
From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 It sounds like central air might be a better way to go?  I've never heard 
 of
 these.  Anybody want to explaine?

 Alan

 Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/
 There, you'll find files of my arrangements and performances played on
 the Yamaha Tyros keyboard.  I often add files so check back regularly!

 The albums in Technics  format formerly on my website are still
 available upon request.

 - Original Message - 
 From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 5:04 AM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners


 Jim,

 The air conditioners that have the compressor outside, and the individual
 chillers in the rooms are called split minis, mini split units, ductless
 air conditioners, and possibly one or two other things.  A search on 
 split
 mini or ductless air conditioner should find you a lot of hits.


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 Blue skies.
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, you are correct.  Here in California, usually if you have a heat pump, 
it runs both heater and air.  Gas is cheaper to run than electric. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck board screws

2010-06-23 Thread Brice Mijares
You can take a grinder and grind the heads off, then lift the boards up, and 
with some vice-grips you can unscrew the remainder of the screw.
- Original Message - 
From: Eric rics...@nycap.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck board screws


 The only good way would be to use a saws all to cut the screws off at the 
 joists.  Two screws per board at every joist is fine, just sink it a 
 little.

 Eric

  - Original Message - 
  From: Alan  Terrie Robbins
  To: Blindhandyman
  Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:46 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Deck board screws



  Looking for some opinion before I replace the surface boards
  on our 12 by 16 exterior deck. I will be using the pressure
  treated premium decking which they refer to as a five
  quarter by six. The actual finished width is about 5 and a
  half inches. Anyway after I get done removing the old, which
  I may say is no small task as many of the Phillips screws
  are counter sunk and of course stripped. So one question is
  maybe somebody has some novel ideas on removing them that I
  have not thought of? All ideas welcome. My question on the
  new boards is to minimize cupping over the years do you
  think its over kill to use 3 deck screws per joist rather
  than the way it is now with 2?

  thanks
  Al





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC

2010-06-21 Thread Brice Mijares
Grow wings?   Do the windows open? maybe with the window open you can wash 
the mole away.- Original Message - 
From: Carl carl...@googlemail.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 12:02 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC


 hi thair i'v got moald growing on new PVC windocills  i didn't think it 
 cud?
 but how to remove it is the question as it is on the 1st flor above 
 grounde level.
 how can i remove it with out clime ing ladders?
 i'm in the north east of the UK
 you can contackt me on skype carlf16
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?

2010-06-17 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd start by calling your county health department and asking them which 
direction to take.
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From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:52 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?


 Hi,

 how do I go about learning what needs to be done, in order to have my 
 house tested for mold?
 my son and I are repeatedly getting ill, and I honestly don't think 
 there's a problem, but since we can see, it's better to be sure than not.
 Yes, we did have water damage a couple of years ago, but when everything 
 was cleaned and repaired, there was no indication that there was any mold 
 presence, once everything had been sanitized, etc.

 Claudia

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?

2010-06-17 Thread Brice Mijares
Before I paid anyone to come out, I'd have a friend come over and look for 
visible signs.  You can see mole growing on the walls.  It's under the house 
where you can't see it unless someone goes under and takes a look.  Good 
luck.
- Original Message - 
From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?


 County Health Dept. referred me to a company that you have to pay.
 When I did talk with this company, they stated they could come out and do 
 an initial inspection for free.
 They also stated that mold clean-up can get very, very expensive, and it 
 doesn't permanently cure the problem because it could potentially come 
 back?
 Then, he talked to me about purchasing an air purification system, one 
 that he swears by, of course, that only costs $750, plus tax.  Go figure!

 Does anyone know whether these air purification systems really work?  If 
 anything, I would ask him, if we could try it, for a week or two, before 
 deciding whether or not we wanted to purchase.
 I think this guy probably just wants my money, but at this point, I don't 
 know of any other companies that come out to test.

 Claudia

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  From: Tom Fowle
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:48 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?



  The last place you should go is a company that also fixes the
  roblem, it's one of the big current scams out there.

  Molds and mildew and th like are everywhere and apparrently not usually a
  real problem. unless you've had long term water remaining in your place.

  County health dept. sounds like a good plan.

  Tom





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] warranty

2010-06-14 Thread Brice Mijares
You Bet!  The ice makers are around A buck 50 each, and I was told the new 
PC board was 200 dollars plus in each instancethere would have 
been a service charge, plus labor.
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From: Alan  Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Brice Mijares
I noticed that too. The agent would be the first change I'd make.  He's 
probably the agent representing the sellers. So he wouldn't be looking out 
for your best interest.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for


Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested
in selling property than honesty.
I just can't imagine anyone thinking those
windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house.
oi... Betsy
At 06:18 AM 6/14/2010, you wrote:


The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The glass
was always cold and formed ice. You could put storm windows on the outside
which would give you several inches between the windows which would help.
Isn't inspections mandatory in your state with selling a home?

You should hire an inspector who does this for a living. It's not what you
can see but rather what you can't. Water damage, dry rot, termites etc.
Those things often can't bee seen and it takes somebody who is trained in
knowing what to look for. The inspection is mandatory in many states and
the home owner should have that done in order to sell the house. If your
state doesn't require it, you can hire a professional to do the job for 
you.
The fee is around 400 to 500 dollars but if your really serious about 
buying
it it's well worth the price especially if you live in an area with high
humidity.

Alan

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From: Scott Howell mailto:s.howell%40verizon.nets.how...@verizon.net
To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:03 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

  Hi good people,
 
  Well let me tell you a little story and try not to bore you to tears or
  make this a super long message. My wife and I walk by this home and have
  done so for several years. She has always commented on how lovely the
  house looks and incredibly it went on the market about 10 days ago.
  Apparently the couple that owned it has passed on and the kids have
  decided to sell the property.
  So, here is a description, which will help set the tone of the question.
  The house is a custom-built Rambler, constructed in 1954, and is all
  brick. The house is not very large (according to the tax record is 1,500
  square feet) and has a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, and
  four bedrooms; on one level. I neglected to bring a tape when we took a
  tour, but think I would if we take another look. There is an attic with 
  a
  fixed set of stairs and it has flooring down and the roof is not 
  plywood,
  but (I can't think of the correct name) some sort of planks with 
  shingles
  over that. The basement is partially finished with solid pine paneling 
  and
  interesting it has a solid block wall running down the middle and
  apparently this was common in the 50's. It has an oil-fired boiler that
  provides baseboard heat and it does have central air, but that was added
  later and the air handler is in the attic and the vents are in the
  ceiling.
  Ok, so the purpose of describing this house is I am curious what things 
  I
  should be looking for if we seriously entertain the idea of purchasing 
  it.
  I understand there is a breaker panel and not a fusebox. However, let me
  mention a couple other things as well. There is a separate two-car 
  garage
  that does have a fusebox, but this is a very substantial structure that
  they even put in some ceiling fans since one of the kids used to detail
  cars in there. In addition, there are two (I know this sounds nuts)
  walk-in freezers. I am talking freezers that are stand-alone buildings.
  Apparently this gent used to cut up meat for people if they would bring
  him the animal. Now the freezers are no longer operational, but they 
  have
  been used for storage and either would make an excellent workshop. Oh as 
  a
  side note, they are tossing in two tractor/mowers, a big walk-behind
  mower, and a snow blower. SO, honestly, the only issues for me is little
  if any closet space and that apparently was common in the 50[s as well 
  and
  I know I would have to install a dish washer and a few other changes. 
  The
  place has all hardwood floors under carpet and I can't imagine it would
  take much to fix these up. So, of course I am researching whether I 
  could
  purchase the place that does sit on 2.5 acres and gee I could sell one 
  of
  them and make half my investment bak.
  So, again, what stuff should I look at that could really 

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Brice Mijares
 good question, I doubt any store bought one would be accessible.  Wonder if 
any of the blind specialty stores have one?  I wouldn't mind having one.
- Original Message - 
From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:47 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers


 Hey Guys,

 Does anyone here use one of the outlet timers that you put in the outlet 
 and then plug your appliance in to so you can use a timer to either turn 
 it on or off?  I remember my grandmother having them when I was a kid, but 
 I do not remember enough about the details to know if a blind person could 
 set them or not.

 I know many items now come with their own clocks and timers, but so often 
 they are not accessible to set.  This is to help with my conservation and 
 frugality efforts.


 Jennifer


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Roots In Water Line

2010-06-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Water lines and sewage are two different animals.  Pouring salt down the 
drain goes out the sewage pipe.  If roots worked it way in the the main 
water  line coming into the house there would be evidence where the roots 
are entering the line due to the constant water  pressure. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shut off valve

2010-05-26 Thread Brice Mijares
I had a bathroom fosses that needed replaced and when I opened the cabinet 
door below the sink, I discovered that there weren't any shut offs.  So I 
went to Lows being that it was the closest and asked for the shark brand and 
was told they only carried Gator Bights.  So I bought 2 and haven't had a 
problem. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] sorry if this is off topic. it's regarding my computer

2010-05-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Usage Instructions
All functions are accessible different ways:
1.  Via user customizable key shortcuts, the default shortcut is CTRL+F2
2.  Via web context menu, mouse right-click within the page or on a focused 
page element
3.  Via the WebVisum's status icon (bottom-right)
4.  In case you are unable to use the hotkeys or any of the functions, you 
can still
access the WebVisum menu through the Firefox Tools menu. You can then go to 
WebVisum's
preferences and set new hotkeys for the various functions
To fully use the WebVisum features you should have a WebVisum account and 
you have
to be logged in while browsing. WebVisum will alert you if you are logged in 
or not,
when you start Firefox.
Key Shortcuts
The following table shows actual key bindings as they are set now:
Ctrl+F1
This help dialog
Ctrl+F2
WebVisum main menu
Ctrl+Alt+1
Label the focused object
Ctrl+Alt+3
Label the current page title
Ctrl+Alt+5
Perform OCR on focused image
Ctrl+Alt+6
Solve the CAPTCHA on this page
Ctrl+Alt+7
Label last visited link
Ctrl+Shift+!
Page Enhancement: Highlight WebVisum labels
Ctrl+Shift+@
Page Enhancement: Underline all links
Ctrl+Shift+#
Page Enhancement: Hide all images
Ctrl+Shift+)
Toggle Page Enhancements
Ctrl+Alt+0
Toggle Sound Events
Ctrl+Shift+F2
Enable or disable WebVisum
Ctrl+Alt+R
Update or annnotate this page

- Original Message - 
From: Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia jmoro...@ca.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 7:47 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] sorry if this is off topic. it's regarding my 
computer


 hello I am trying to sove a caption with fire fox and it's not working I 
 am logged in on fire fox and I have the webvisum add on can someone please 
 help?
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 Nickname Soda-pop
 Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com
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 Windows Live Messenger only jmorone...@hotmail.com
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] gloves

2010-05-11 Thread Brice Mijares
depends on the chore. What are you trying to protect your hands from?
- Original Message - 
From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:53 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gloves


 Hey Guys,

 What kind of gloves do you all use for hand protection?


 Jennifer


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[BlindHandyMan] gloves

2010-05-11 Thread Brice Mijares
harbor freight, OSH, or any hardware store will have a good selection of 
gloves.  Personally I go to Harbor Freight due to there low prices. They 
have gardening gloves, leather gloves, cotton gloves, and you can even  buy 
surgical gloves for a lack of a better term.  I like to keep a pair of 
flexible leather gloves around for barbecuing.  Make it easy when flipping 
stuff rapped in foil.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-06 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, what would be fun if you had sight, would be to use a carbon arc set up 
to cut the puppy up! But it can be dangerous and  a fire hazard.  You use a 
carbon arc lead and stick a carbon rod in holder and where it holds the 
carbon rod there is a series of holes, maybe 4 or 5, I can't remember. 
Anyhow, a compress air line
is hooked up to the lead and once you are ready, you press this button and 
air comes out of the tip in the direction of the carbon rod.  Once that 
carbon rod hits metal the compress air stream blows the metal away. It 
sounds like a jet engine it's so loud. When I was a Iron Worker. We'd call 
it scarfing metal. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-05 Thread Brice Mijares
You are correct.  You can't use a cutting torch to make a clean cut on cast 
iron.
- Original Message - 
From: Paul Franklin pcfrank...@charter.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:04 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.


 Just as a point of interest, I don't think that you can cut cast iron with 
 an acetylene torch.  I remember a long time ago needing to get some final 
 drive gears out of a heavy casting and having to use a DC welder to cut 
 open the cast iron.  I could be wrong but that's my story and I'm sticken 
 to it.



 Paul Franklin



  - Original Message - 
  From: wstep...@everestkc.net
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 2:25 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.



  Dan: I thought it would be really cool to use a cutting torch too, until 
 I actualy did it. I cut a gear shift handle out of an old deralict truck, 
 and it's the only time I can recall actually being scared of a tool. It's 
 loud, and obviously you're going to need gloves a hood and a mask, and 
 it's really hard to tell where you're actually cutting. I had a sighted 
 flunky er employee standing by to give directions, and I still managed to 
 set the floor mats on fire. And, that much cast iron would take a mighty 
 long time to cut anyway. I vote for shattering the thing. Not only willl 
 you accomplish your aim, but it could be a great stress reliever. Maybe it 
 could be a neighborhood thing, a case of beer or so, and invite the 
 neighbors to come and show off how much arm strength and how well they can 
 use a sledge. I'd say a sixteen pound sledge would be about right for 
 this, and then too, one of them is bound to have some kind of vehicle to 
 use for disposing of the debris when
  you're done.

  Bill Stephan
  Kansas Citty MO
  Email: wstep...@everestkc.net
  Phone: (816)803-2469

  - Original Message -
  From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
  Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 7:30 am
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.
   Max wrote with regard to the removal of my cast iron radiator:
  
I'm betting that you will end up cutting it into smaller pieces
   to get rid
of it. Maybe with a cutting torch?
  
   OOO BABY! Now that sounds like fun.
  
   -- 
   Blue skies.
   Dan Rossi
   Carnegie Mellon University.
   E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
   Tel: (412) 268-9081
  




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Re: [BlindHandyMan] gazebo(s)

2010-05-05 Thread Brice Mijares
Can't you anchor the one you have down?
- Original Message - 
From: Howard Traxler htraxl...@earthlink.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 11:16 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gazebo(s)


 Does anyone know of a easy-to-build gazebo or a kit that's pretty durable? 
 We have an inexpensive one that seems to blow over any time we have a 
 wind.  I'd like to (probably) purchase one that's a bit stronger.

 Thanks for any ideas.

 Howard

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-22 Thread Brice Mijares
They also make these keyless door locks where a key fob is used to unlock 
the door.
- Original Message - 
From: Michael baldwin mbaldwin...@gmail.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:40 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?


 instead of using a key, you put in  a pass code on a key pad located on 
 the
 door, and the door unlocks assuming the correct code was put in.
 There is also a key slot, so if the battery dies in the key pad, you can
 still use the key to get in.

 Michael

  _

 From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of Claudia
 Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:10 AM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?




 Hi,

 I've been hearing commercials lately, about a keyless entry lock?
 What is this, and can anyone describe it for me?
 Thanks.

 Claudia

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-10 Thread Brice Mijares
Well there will be no way a tree branch would set it off.  My mobile home 
has a covered car port that goes the length of the mobile home it's self. 
plus I have a tough shed at the end of the car port that's half under the 
awning.  This is where I'd like to set up some kind of security system. 
This way I'd get full security of the car, the patio and anyone trying to 
get into my shed.
- Original Message - 
From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 6:58 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector


 Two things.  A friend bought a security system from Home Depot but that 
 was
 about four years ago and I don't know if they carry them any more.  It had 
 a
 motion sensing camera and a VCR recorder.  When someone went in front of 
 the
 camera it automatically turned on the recorder and ran for about a minute,
 but if there was continuing movement, it would keep running.



 Secondly, no matter what type of motion sensor you use, there is always 
 the
 problem outside of having the wind blowing tree branches or shrubs, etc. 
 and
 setting it off.  If this happens often, you start to ignore it.  Once you
 start ignoring it because you think it is a tree branch, you might as well
 not even have one.



 From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
 Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:35 PM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector





 Hello Betsy, I thought of putting one of those alarms that have a pull pin
 but decided against it. Once I'm in bed, I wouldn't want to get up and 
 turn
 it off. With a 300 watt light being turned on by a motion detector or heat
 sensor and lighting that area like it was day time I think it would scare
 the hell out of a thief. It would also be nice to get the person on 
 camera.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com
 mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com 
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

 Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:48 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

 Aloha Brice,
 How about putting some sort of an alarm on it so
 if the can is moved it will squeal. Now that
 aluminum cans are worth money, I suspect that
 people wander around looking for them.
 Betsy
 At 01:30 PM 4/9/2010, you wrote:


Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park in
December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I
always smash. Well last week, I went outside to dump some and couldn't
fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now 
I
need some ideas. I want something like a motion detector that will not 
only
light up the area, but also start a cam recorder or the likes. It had to 
be
someone from outside the park that did this as I found out others had 
there
cans stolen.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay, this may be a knew one on me. What are tapping screws?  Are we talking 
about something like an anchor bolt?  At first, I thought maybe you guys 
were talking about self tapping screws, but when I read cement and brick, 
that was out of the question.
- Original Message - 
From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 7:07 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws


I have used some expansion bolts as well.  I believe they hold up against
 outward forces much better than TapCons, but TapCons do just fine in
 sheer.

 The expansion bolts I've used had long shanks of steel, with a cone at one
 end, and threads at the other.  there were several sleeves around the
 shank.  When you tighten a nut onto the threaded end, it forces the
 sleeves down the shank and then starts to crush them, forcing them to
 spread open and wedging them into the walls of the hole.

 I attached one of the railing posts of my deck to the house with these
 things, and they are incredibly rock solid.



 -- 
 Blue skies.
 Dan Rossi
 Carnegie Mellon University.
 E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
 Tel: (412) 268-9081



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, so, do you you drill a hole with a masonry bit, lets say  a quarter of 
and inch, then run in the tap con screw that's 5/16 to 3/8 of an inch?
- Original Message - 
From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws


 Brice,

 These are tap con that is t,a,p,c,o,n screws, not tapping screws.  They
 look like a regular screw, although the threads look a bit different.
 They are specially designed to hold in cement or brick.  Just drill a
 hole, and twist them in.  No shields, no nuts, just screw them in.  They
 hold quite well.

 -- 
 Blue skies.
 Dan Rossi
 Carnegie Mellon University.
 E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
 Tel: (412) 268-9081



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[BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Can you believe this.  We move into a  senior citizen mobile home park in 
December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I 
always smash.  Well last week, I went outside to dump  some and couldn't 
fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now I 
need some ideas. I want something like a motion detector that will not only 
light up the area, but also start a cam recorder or the likes.  It had to be 
someone from outside the park that did this as I found out others had there 
cans stolen. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks for the info RJ.
- Original Message - 
From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector


 Do a google check for x10 surveillance camera, they are price reasonably. 
 Or a good motion light might help.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 19:30
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector



 Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park in
 December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I
 always smash. Well last week, I went outside to dump some and couldn't
 fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now 
 I
 need some ideas. I want something like a motion detector that will not 
 only
 light up the area, but also start a cam recorder or the likes. It had to 
 be
 someone from outside the park that did this as I found out others had 
 there
 cans stolen.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Hello Betsy, I thought of putting one of those alarms that have a pull pin 
but decided against it.  Once I'm in bed, I wouldn't want to get up and turn 
it off.  With a 300 watt light being  turned on by a motion detector or heat 
sensor and lighting that area like it was day time I think it would scare 
the hell out of a thief.  It would also be nice to get the person on camera.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector


Aloha Brice,
How about putting some sort of an alarm on it so
if the can is moved it will squeal. Now that
aluminum cans are worth money, I suspect that
people wander around looking for them.
Betsy
  At 01:30 PM 4/9/2010, you wrote:


Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park in
December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I
always smash. Well last week, I went outside to dump some and couldn't
fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now I
need some ideas. I want something like a motion detector that will not only
light up the area, but also start a cam recorder or the likes. It had to be
someone from outside the park that did this as I found out others had there
cans stolen.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] ladder hooks

2010-04-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Just remember, storing it outside can aid a thief with easier access into 
your home through a window.
- Original Message - 
From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net
To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:23 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ladder hooks


 Is there anyway, preferably an easy way, to hang a ladder on a block wall?
 Tomorrow I am picking up a used 8 foot step ladder. A guy purchased two 
 for
 a one time project and is selling them for half price. I have had this 
 home
 for 36 years and at least once a year thought that I should have an 8 foot
 since the home has 10 foot ceilings. It is too hard to pass up the $45
 price. My only problem is storage. My choices are to keep it outside,
 hanging sideways under the front porch or storing in the attic.
 ---
 Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous
 with many resources for the blind.
 http://www.lennymchugh.com
 Lenny
 Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when
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 Help stop identity theft.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
It's the same key  that starts the car too.
- Original Message - 
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key


 If it's just the unlock key and not the ignition key, I wouldn't mess with 
 a lock smith.

 Just take it to any of the box stores and let them make a copy for you. 
 Any time you bend metal and then bend it back it is weakened and you run 
 the risk of breaking it off in the cylinder.  Much more of a problem then.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:23 PM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key



 A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have
 bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to a
 45 degree angle. It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the 
 car
 with. Can a lock smith straiten one of these keys out?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
I don't think it's all that easy as walking in to any hardware store and 
having a key made.  I believe there is a chip in the key that will allow the 
motor to start and won't start without this chip.  That's why I was hopeful 
I could get it straighthen.
- Original Message - 
From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key


 Before they cut the replacement key they can measure the key and set the 
 numbers into the cutter and never have to do anything else to the bent 
 key.  They have a gauge that gives the combination of the teeth.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Dale Leavens
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key



 Won't he have to straighten it before it can be traced with the copier? 
 Unless of course he gets the use of the other key.

 The other problem with straightening an instrument like a key is that the 
 convex side of the bend is now longer.
 When you straighten it the concave side lengthens. Depending on where the 
 bend happens it might offset the teeth enough that they no longer engage 
 the tumblers accurately.

 Keys like that too tend to be brittle as you already pointed out.

 If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
 - Original Message - 
 From: Bob Kennedy
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:31 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

 If it's just the unlock key and not the ignition key, I wouldn't mess with 
 a lock smith.

 Just take it to any of the box stores and let them make a copy for you. 
 Any time you bend metal and then bend it back it is weakened and you run 
 the risk of breaking it off in the cylinder. Much more of a problem then.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:23 PM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

 A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have
 bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to a
 45 degree angle. It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the 
 car
 with. Can a lock smith straiten one of these keys out?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
RJ, we do have an extra key.  I'll have to call the Dodge dealership and see 
what it's going to cost to replace this key.
- Original Message - 
From: RJ rjf...@verizon.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key


I suggest you get a key made at your dealer's. If you don't have two keys 
to work the computer the key will cost about $75 compared to $25 to $35.
 RJ
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:37
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key



 I don't think it's all that easy as walking in to any hardware store and
 having a key made. I believe there is a chip in the key that will allow 
 the
 motor to start and won't start without this chip. That's why I was hopeful
 I could get it straighthen.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Bob Kennedy inthes...@att.net
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 3:06 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

 Before they cut the replacement key they can measure the key and set the
 numbers into the cutter and never have to do anything else to the bent
 key. They have a gauge that gives the combination of the teeth.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Dale Leavens
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:45 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key



 Won't he have to straighten it before it can be traced with the copier?
 Unless of course he gets the use of the other key.

 The other problem with straightening an instrument like a key is that the
 convex side of the bend is now longer.
 When you straighten it the concave side lengthens. Depending on where the
 bend happens it might offset the teeth enough that they no longer engage
 the tumblers accurately.

 Keys like that too tend to be brittle as you already pointed out.

 If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
 - Original Message - 
 From: Bob Kennedy
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:31 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

 If it's just the unlock key and not the ignition key, I wouldn't mess 
 with
 a lock smith.

 Just take it to any of the box stores and let them make a copy for you.
 Any time you bend metal and then bend it back it is weakened and you run
 the risk of breaking it off in the cylinder. Much more of a problem then.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:23 PM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

 A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have
 bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to 
 a
 45 degree angle. It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the
 car
 with. Can a lock smith straiten one of these keys out?

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[BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-04 Thread Brice Mijares
A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have 
bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to a 
45 degree angle.  It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the car 
with.  Can a lock smith straiten one of these keys out? 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

2010-04-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, a few years back, you remove something from your basement.  Was it a 
feul tank  or boiler?  Once you got it out of the basement, how did you get 
rid of it?  Another words, how did you get it down to the street level? 
Pprobably to late now, but if I was in your perdictument, I'd have some kind 
of rigging that I could layout over those stairs and use a little motorized 
tugger to pull them upp  the stairs providing it's a straight shot. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Dave, Yes, I knew Kenmore was made by Worlpool.  Both vary good products. My 
wife and I have been together for 34 years and married most of that time/. 
We were still on our second washer and dryer when we bought this mobile 
home. Since there was a set that went with the mobile home we gave our old 
set away to a needy family.  This set we have now we have know idea how old 
it is, but my wife said that they were in very new like condition. It seems 
to be fully accessible, there is about 6 to 8 mode buttons, and the round 
dial that one turns to the start position and pushes it in to start it.-  
Original Message -   One more thing, the old woman who live here last 
was Blind too!  The wwasher, dryer
thermostat and Micro wave all had Velcro applied   as markers.  I took the 
velcro off the micro wave and used dymo tape, and brought my talking 
thermostat from my last home.

From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:39 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles


 Hi Brice,

 Kenmore  is made by World Pool. Both are very good machines. We have had
 both.

 We purchase a World Pool about four years ago. We meaning my sighted wife
 and I looked at a lot of wash machines. We learned that almost all the
 machines on the market now take longer in their cycles to wash the 
 clothes.
 This is part of the water savings steps use: less water, longer cycles. 
 Its
 true with almost all of them. Its something we learned that we just have 
 to
 get use to.

 A side not, My wife liked the Maytag but it was a visual screen to select
 the cycle. I couldn't use it. The Kenmore front load we found had both a
 visual screen and preselect buttons. My wife likes to adjust the cycles
 depending on the load of clothes she is doing. The buttons with the 
 preselct
 cycles I could use.

 The buttons are in a flower paddern with the center of the flower being 
 the
 start button. There are eight buttons around the center start button. 
 Press
 the cycle you want and then the center button to start. It was very very
 easy to use--not that she lets me do any wash. Its more of the thing of
 future safty. I pointed out to her if she sprained an ankel and be laid up
 for a week, I'd have to be able to run the washer. She agreed.

 Dave A.



 Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of
 Jesus

 Rev. Dave Andrus, Director
 Lutheran Blind Mission
 888 215 2455
 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG

 -Original Message-
 From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
 Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 10:19 AM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles



 Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had
 both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in
 excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned 
 a
 world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more
 than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a
 hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle,
 drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again,
 drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected
 into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for
 about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished,
 but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you
 hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle
 starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be
 shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon
 cycle.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Just hearing of you  tuning up your car got my ribs a hurting. We use to 
have a 73 blazer that I tuned up a couple of times.  About 90 percent of the 
time your feet were in mid air with all your weight balanced on you ribs. 
I'd gets the plugs in, the points in, then call my neighbor over to help me 
set the gap on the points.  Glad those days are over. Now we just take the 
car in. what, maybe 70 thousand miles or so?  My wife was always getting mad 
at me for doing things she think I couldn't do. Now, she just leaves me 
alone and comes to my aid if I need her sight for something. Have a good 
one.
- Original Message - 
From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:04 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles


 Hi,

 Congradulations on the many years of marriage. Debb and I will be
 celebrating 30 years in May.

 I must say I have enjoyed conversations on the list. In fact because of 
 this
 list, she went out and bought a talking meter mentioned here.  Up til now
 she has had to read the meter and she doesn't like that: She says she has
 seen fire jump out of hot sockets. Well I asked her to run the volt meter 
 to
 see if it were hot. That time the sound and smell told us both it was hot.
 She has forgiven me, I think, but she will not forget it. So a talking 
 meter
 is coming my way.

 I'm sure we all have our fun stories.

 One more, I use to tune up my car, back when they were not computerized. 
 I'd
 change the plug and then have her hold the timing light, watching the
 strobe. She would tell me when things were alined and I would tighten down
 the distributer.

 Dave A.



 Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the cross of
 Jesus

 Rev. Dave Andrus, Director
 Lutheran Blind Mission
 888 215 2455
 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG

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 From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
 Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 2:28 PM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles



 Dave, Yes, I knew Kenmore was made by Worlpool. Both vary good products. 
 My
 wife and I have been together for 34 years and married most of that time/.
 We were still on our second washer and dryer when we bought this mobile
 home. Since there was a set that went with the mobile home we gave our old
 set away to a needy family. This set we have now we have know idea how old
 it is, but my wife said that they were in very new like condition. It 
 seems
 to be fully accessible, there is about 6 to 8 mode buttons, and the round
 dial that one turns to the start position and pushes it in to start 
 it.-
 Original Message - One more thing, the old woman who live here last 
 was
 Blind too! The wwasher, dryer thermostat and Micro wave all had Velcro
 applied as markers. I took the velcro off the micro wave and used dymo 
 tape,
 and brought my talking thermostat from my last home.

 From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org
 mailto:dave.andrus%40blindmission.org 
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
 mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

 Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:39 AM
 Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

 Hi Brice,

 Kenmore is made by World Pool. Both are very good machines. We have
 had both.

 We purchase a World Pool about four years ago. We meaning my sighted
 wife and I looked at a lot of wash machines. We learned that almost
 all the machines on the market now take longer in their cycles to wash
 the clothes.
 This is part of the water savings steps use: less water, longer cycles.
 Its
 true with almost all of them. Its something we learned that we just
 have to get use to.

 A side not, My wife liked the Maytag but it was a visual screen to
 select the cycle. I couldn't use it. The Kenmore front load we found
 had both a visual screen and preselect buttons. My wife likes to
 adjust the cycles depending on the load of clothes she is doing. The
 buttons with the preselct cycles I could use.

 The buttons are in a flower paddern with the center of the flower
 being the start button. There are eight buttons around the center
 start button.
 Press
 the cycle you want and then the center button to start. It was very
 very easy to use--not that she lets me do any wash. Its more of the
 thing of future safty. I pointed out to her if she sprained an ankel
 and be laid up for a week, I'd have to be able to run the washer. She
 agreed.

 Dave A.



 Working together, sharing the light of salvation seen through the
 cross of Jesus

 Rev. Dave Andrus, Director
 Lutheran Blind Mission
 888 215 2455
 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG

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[BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Brice Mijares
Back in December we bought this mobile home.  There is a wash room that had 
both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in 
excellent condition..  Both units are made by World pool.  I've never owned 
a world pool, just Kenmore's.  With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more 
than 40 minutes to finish.  With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a 
hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle, 
drains, spins, tub fills again for a   cycle and starts adjatating again, 
drain again, then starts  spinning where you hear some water being injected 
into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for 
about 5 minutes.  In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished, 
but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you 
hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle 
starts over again.  Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be 
shut off?  I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon 
cycle. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Brice Mijares
Thank You Betsy, I believe you are correct.  The web site stated the newer 
models had double to triple cycles.  Don't think they're energy efficient 
though.  They use allot of water.  Oh well, when my wife gets back IN Town 
I'll have her get the users manual out and give me the model number so I can 
read the owners manual.  She can read it to me, but I can comprehend it 
better if I read it myself.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles


Aloha Brice,
I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There
is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does
something similar. I suggest that you try to find
out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set 
on.

Perhaps if you could find out the model of the
washer, you could download a manual or you could
contact Whirlpool tech support at:
whirlpool_customerexperie...@whirlpool.com

BTW, when I recently contacted them to get a
braille overlay for my new dishwasher, they told
me they no longer provide that service.
Betsy

At 05:18 AM 3/28/2010, you wrote:


Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had
both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in
excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned
a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took no more
than 40 minutes to finish. With this World pool, it seems as if it takes a
hour an a half. The tub fills up, then it does it's adjatating cycle,
drains, spins, tub fills again for a cycle and starts adjatating again,
drain again, then starts spinning where you hear some water being injected
into the tub as it spins. Then the water injection stops and it spins for
about 5 minutes. In the pas with the Kenmore, the load would be finished,
but with this woorldpool after what you'd think was the final cycle, you
hear a buzz alerting that the load is done. But Wrong! The whole cycle
starts over again. Is there a setting that allows this second cycleto be
shut off? I'm wasting both water and power with this unnecessary secon
cycle.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Blane, do you mine me asking where your from?  In my adult life, I've only 
live in one place where there was no garbage disposal, and that was in an 
apartment.  Someone on the list made a comet yesterday that garbage 
disposals were becoming a thing of the past.. I beg to differ. Tell a woman 
your taking her garbage disposal away.  It's to damn convenient for all. 
Peeling potatoes and the  likes into the sink and washing them down the 
disposal is to easy.  Beats peeling them over the indoors garbage container. 
Besides that, cuts down the odor  where you store your trash cans. And if 
one decides to start a comp pile, beware of the rank odor they make.

- Original Message - 
From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal


 The only time that I saw one in a ho house they had installed a second
 draine, or it looked like a drain. I also used the comertial ones for 
 large
 kitchens. Not my best friend when someone accidently sticks those pot
 scrubbers in one and when you turn it on, water also turned on with it
 that's how fancy it was, it sprayed all over me. quite a shock when you're
 in a kitchen and not expecting it. so you have to install one where the
 draine goes then? Not a lot of friends have one. Might consider it later 
 on
 in life when maried and have a family.
 Blaine
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:41 AM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



 Are you serious, Believe me, I'm in no way trying to make fun of you not
 knowing what or how a garbage disposal works. But if your serious, it's a
 device that is mounted under the sink. Instead of throwing table scraps in
 your garbage can, you rinse the scraps off your plate on the sink side 
 where
 the disposal is located . Turn the water on and flip the switch and the
 table scraps are ground up and sent down the sewage pipe.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:24 AM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

 how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but 
 how
 do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink?
 Blaine
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



 After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in
 order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will
 guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past
 December
 at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5
 year
 warranty. There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last
 home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10
 year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000.
 Good luck.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

 Unfortunately yes.
 Betsy
 At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:


Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns 
clock
wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there 
deeper.
Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the
jammmed
section .

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, I was wondering what you were going to use this room for. I take it you 
don't have a garage?  Also, what are the   of your shop going to be? 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
This damn windows mail sucks!  the spell checker left out the word 
demensions.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right


 Dan, I was wondering what you were going to use this room for. I take it 
 you
 don't have a garage?  Also, what are the   of your shop going to be?


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

2010-03-24 Thread Brice Mijares
The best product that I know to clean the walls before painting is called 
TSP or something like that. It removes all grease and etches the paint.  But 
it sounds like you need to do some sanding first to remove the pealing 
paint.  Who ever painted last didn't prepare the walls correctly.  More than 
likely they painted over dirty greasy walls.
- Original Message - 
From: Miranda Borka knownofl...@gmail.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:24 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.


Hi Dale,
It's pealing due to the fact that we used pine sall to wash the wall down a 
couple years ago, and we're figuring it was too rough in that spot. By the 
way, the people who got the home ready before we bought it weren't the 
smartest bunch... ;)

-Original Message-
From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:10 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

Well, again, you aren't likely to get all of the paint off. The usual thing 
to do where you have pealing paint is to scrape off the loose and maybe 
scrub it down with a wire brush, again maybe a little sanding gently but not 
directly on drywall as this will damage the paper surface then after washing 
down paint over.

Getting all of the paint off of most surfaces isn't usually practical. If 
you don't prepare the surface well though your new paint will begin pealing 
off too.

If there are four coats since 1986 and pealing someone hasn't done a good 
preparation at some point.


  - Original Message - 
  From: Miranda Borka
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:19 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.



  Hi,
  We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This paint was put on in 2006, 
and we had the home inspected before making an offer. We have to strip the 
paint, as it is pealing.
  We are in the process of becoming lisenced as foster parents, and the 
agency has asked us to fix the pealing paint and repaint.
  Sorry for any misunderstanding.

  In Christ, Miranda

  -Original Message-
  From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:15 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

  There usually isn't any good reason to remove paint and if it is very old 
you probably don't want to remove it for fear you liberate old lead paint. 
Generally it is sufficient to wash the paint thoroughly so the new sticks 
well although you may also wish to give a gentle scrub with something like 
80 grit sand paper to take off any nibs or other high points bearing in mind 
the caveat of the possibility of lead paint.

  If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
  - Original Message - 
  From: Andy Borka
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:32 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

  We have to repaint part of our office upstairs. Part of it is cement and 
the other part is wood. It looks like at least 4 or 5 thick layers of paint 
are already there. How would you take all of the paint off and repaint? We 
are total.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-24 Thread Brice Mijares
Are you serious, Believe me, I'm in no way trying  to make fun of you not 
knowing what or how a garbage disposal works.  But if your serious, it's a 
device that is mounted under the sink.  Instead of throwing table scraps in 
your garbage can, you rinse the scraps off your plate on the sink side where 
the disposal is located .  Turn the water on and flip the switch and the 
table scraps are ground up and sent down the sewage pipe.
- Original Message - 
From: Blaine Deutscher b.m.deutsc...@sasktel.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:24 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal


 how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but how
 do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink?
 Blaine
 - Original Message - 
 From: Brice Mijares
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal



 After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in
 order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will
 guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past 
 December
 at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 
 year
 warranty. There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last
 home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10
 year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000.
 Good luck.
 - Original Message - 
 From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

 Unfortunately yes.
 Betsy
 At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:


Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the 
jammmed
section .

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares
Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock 
wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper. 
Going counter clock wise would  back it out, or at least free up the jammmed 
section . 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares
After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in 
order.  Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will 
guarantee one more than 10 years.  I just bought one here this past December 
at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year 
warranty.  There was a brand at Orchard Supply that I bought at our last 
home that I bought, it was called the Bone Crusher.  3 quarter horse, 10 
year warranty, and at the time it was around $80.  That was back in 2000. 
Good luck.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal


Unfortunately yes.
Betsy
At 01:58 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote:


Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock
wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper.
Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed
section .

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rescreening a long screen

2010-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
better to add a ornamental grad on screen door, this will help strengthen

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[BlindHandyMan] screen

2010-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
Damn, my last message took of before I could finish it.  I was saying it 
would be better to add a ornamental guard to help strengthen the framing of 
the screen door.  I learned this the hard way with my grand children. They'd 
try walking through the screen door instead of sliding it open. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-20 Thread Brice Mijares
Mine is a Allan wrench, somewhere around 3 eights of a inch.  Can't be sure 
though, don't feel like looking for it.  But we keep it in a rocker like 
drawer in front of the sink just under the counter top.  In the old days, 
we'd take the broom handle and stick it down into the garbage disposal and 
turn it counter clockwise. good luck.
- Original Message - 
From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:41 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal


 Aloha everyone,
 You know, I wanted to replace the garbage disposal when we did the
 kitchen, but I lost that one.

 Today the unit only hums when I turn it on. I remembered that I had
 taped the wrench to insert at the bottom to turn it on the inside of
 the old cabinet and for got all about it. So, now I have no tool to
 turn it. Is it an
 alan wrench? I have a couple but they aren't big enough.  The blades
 on the inside turn freely and water drains through. I did press the
 reset button.
 Suggestions? TIA, Betsy
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement floor update.

2010-03-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan also needs a latch on the inside of the basement door when Sophia starts 
crawling and walking.
- Original Message - 
From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement floor update.


 Dan,
 Put a glass jar just where the door will push it down the non-stairs
 when it opens if it swings the right way that is: the crash
 should get yor attension.

 Or the bucket of ice water on  top of the door may do and would be
 more fun for us to imagine about

 Tom

 On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 02:39:50PM -0400, Dan Rossi wrote:
 Luckily, there is a door at the top of the basement stairs, and I can 
 lock
 it.  So it would be a multi-stage failure for me to forget the steps were
 gone, unlock the door,  then walk off the edge.  I'm not saying that is
 beyond my capabilities, but, somewhat less likely than if there were no
 door.

 -- 
 Blue skies.
 Dan Rossi
 Carnegie Mellon University.
 E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] need some serious help please read regarding my shower

2010-03-13 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd call whom ever installed the water heater, or who ever sold you the 
water heater.
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From: Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia jmoro...@ca.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:01 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] need some serious help please read regarding my 
shower


 hello guys just got a new water heatter because I thoght that the one that 
 I have was going bad when I get in the shower about 2 minutes later my 
 water gos cold does anyone know why?

 Sent from My  T-mobile Dash 3g.
 Julio Morones
 Keyboardist for Los Pintores De La Cumbia
 MySpace page for the band www.myspace.com/pintores
 Nickname Soda-pop
 Email Address jmoro...@ca.rr.com
 Skype jmorones03
 Klango Sodapop
 Windows Live Messenger only jmorone...@hotmail.com
 Home Phone 323-451-3633
 Mobile Phone You can text as well. 323-842-0104
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[BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
I have a manual on 3 DVD's that I can't seem  to listen to do  to the 
software that opens the DVD. So I need to extract the audio so I can use 
winamp to listen to the manual.  Can someone recommend a DVD audio extractor 
that is easy to use like CD extractor and any adjustments I need to make to 
use the program?  Thanks. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks Darrin , I was hoping to find a free copy.  I really don't have a 
need to rip DVD's often.  If I can't find a alternative, I'll download a 
copy and uninstall it when it expires.
- Original Message - 
From: Darrin Porter darrin.por...@united-mar.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:45 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems


 Bryce,

 I have used DVD Audio Extractor for several years.  It works great and is 
 very JAWS friendly.  You can download a trial version which is as I recall 
 fully functional for 30 days after installing it.  After that, you have to 
 purchase a license for, I think, $39.99 or, maybe, $49.99, I don't 
 remember.  I paid for it after only about a week, I liked it so much.  I 
 have ripped the audio from hundreds of DVDs so far with no problems.

 By the way, you can also play DVDs with it.  Those functions are also very 
 JAWS friendly.

 Darrin


 Darrin Porter
 Senior Technical Engineer


 United Ocean Services, L.L.C.
 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 230
 Tampa, Florida  33602
 (813) 209-4247 (office)
 (813) 744-0011 (cellular phone)
 (813) 242-4849 (fax)
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 On Behalf Of Brice Mijares
 Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:20 PM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems



 I have a manual on 3 DVD's that I can't seem to listen to do to the
 software that opens the DVD. So I need to extract the audio so I can use
 winamp to listen to the manual. Can someone recommend a DVD audio 
 extractor
 that is easy to use like CD extractor and any adjustments I need to make 
 to
 use the program? Thanks.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
Hello Ray, I already have switch audio converter on my system, didn't know 
it would extract audio from a DVD though.  I'll have to read the help files 
to find out the procedure.  Thankss.
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From: Ray Boyce rayb...@westnet.com.au
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:02 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems


 Hi Brice

 Try here it is free.

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 I have a manual on 3 DVD's that I can't seem to listen to do to the
 software that opens the DVD. So I need to extract the audio so I can use
 winamp to listen to the manual. Can someone recommend a DVD audio 
 extractor
 that is easy to use like CD extractor and any adjustments I need to make 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?

2010-03-09 Thread Brice Mijares
my opinion is the bone color grout needs ceiled or it will discolor  from 
dirt, mopping ETC.
- Original Message - 
From: lvmumford lmumf...@uga.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:05 PM
Subject: [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




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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumming question

2010-03-05 Thread Brice Mijares
female iron pipe  threads
- Original Message - 
From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:24 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Plumming question


 Hi,

 The question: what does f.i.p. stand for?

 The story behind the question.
 My wife found a very nice marbeltop sink and vanity for our bathroom. So
 last night I went to take out the old one in our present bathroom. Of 
 course
 nothing is as easy as take out, put in.

 I went to turn off the valves under the sink. I found out when I took off
 the supply line that the valves no longer work. Lots of water spirting
 everywhere. They felt very old and almost rusty. So it did not surprise me
 that they did not work. I thought of replacing the rubber washer in the
 valve but decided that new valves would be a better route to go.

 I went and turned off the water at the  main that I could take off this
 non-working valve and send it with my sighted wife to the store to get two
 new ones. Turning off the main, turning on faucets all around the house to
 bleed out water from the pipes I went back to the bathroom. Well I found 
 out
 that the main valve also does not shut off the water completely. I found
 that out when I went to take off the valve under the sink. More water
 spirting everywhere.

 So I quickly put it on to stop the flow of water.

 Coming out of the wall was a pipe which I measured at 7/8 of an inch 
 outter
 diameter with threads.

 So my wife went to the store and brought home a valve which was a half 
 inch
 f.i.p. valve. The valve was female and fit the male end of the pipe coming
 out of the wall perfectly.

 So with water flowing out, I switched the old for the new, fitting
 perfectly. Now the valves are  working well.

 So the question again is what does f.i.p. on this half inch valve mean?

 Dave A.

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 Jesus

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pig tails

2010-03-02 Thread Brice Mijares
When I worked in the construction field we used the term pig tail for the 
end  of a extension cord where it would  allow more then one extension cord 
to be  hooked up.
- Original Message - 
From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pig tails



 I am very late  getting back on this but thanks a bunch R J for
 explainging  this better about the pig tail. and thanks to all who
 responded. Lee


 On
 Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 02:29:39PM -0500, RJ wrote:
 It is wiring a wires so you can bypass the hard wire connection. For 
 example wiring a pigtail to the hard wire to plug in to  a different 
 power source. Or a peg tail with a bulb at the end to see if there is 
 power at that location. Away to use a extension cord to plug in a furnace 
 by adding a pigtail with a plug. I don't recommend this type of hook up. 
 One can get shocked if the main power comes back on. It is best to wire 
 in a switch to prevent this from happening. Or throw the breaker so it 
 won't back feed into the main power source. The best thing to do is to 
 put in a transfer switch to shut off the main power source before you can 
 feed the appliances with a generator. For if you have the generator 
 running without stopping the back feed into the main line, you can cause 
 damage to you electrical system or cause a lineman to be harmed by the 
 current coming from the generator into the main power lines
 RJ
   - Original Message - 
   From: Lee A. Stone
   To: Blind Handyman
   Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 13:41
   Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pig tails





   could someone explain what the term pig tails is : I am referring to
   when a appliance like a hot water or hot air furnace is hooked up
   thru a pig tail to be able to run off a generator .. thanks Lee

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[BlindHandyMan] GFI's

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Back in early December my wife and I bought a triple wide mobile home.  As 
most of you know, that would be in 3 sections joined together.  On one of 
the outside sections, there is two full bathrooms.  After we moved in I had 
a electrician  friend of mine come in and restore power to both bathrooms 
which have GFI's already installed. Once here, he found the problem right 
away.  On that section there is an outlet on the outside for the patio which 
was fried. Also, in the breaker box, the breaker for the 2 bathrooms and the 
patio outlet is GFI as well.  If I lost you, I'm saying that where the 
breaker is tripped, it is also equip with a extra GFI as part of the breaker 
switch. That was fried too and was replaced.  Well last night I plug in my 
digital player to charge in the extra bathroom and there was no juice. I 
reset it and asked my wife if she had any problems in the master bath, and 
she told me she had to reset it every time she used the blow dryer for her 
hair.  Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is happening? 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Labelling Tips

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Victor, maybe you got a bad role?  I've never had a problem with dyno tape 
working it'sself loose.  I clean the area with soap and water and rinse the 
area with a clean cloth before hand.  Maybe lay the dyno tape in a warm 
place before application to loosen up the sticky surface.
- Original Message - 
From: Victor Gouveia victor.gouv...@rogers.com
To: Blind Handyman Listserv blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:44 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Labelling Tips


 Hi Everyone,

 I'm labeling a whole bunch of stuff here in the house, and it seems that 
 the daimo tape isn't sticking.

 I've completely cleaned the surfaces well, and wiped them down with 
 alcohol, but the labels are coming off faster than you can say hot knife 
 through butter.

 Anyone have any tips they can pass along that will help me get this stuff 
 stuck on well, and that won't come off?

 I'm literally at my tapes end, so to speak.

 Just to name a few things I'm labeling are the flat panel on the 
 microwave, my fax machine, which I'm going to try placing the labels on 
 the buttons directly, as opposed to the sides of them as I did when I 
 first tried to lable it, my washing machine, and my dryer.

 Again, I simply can't understand why the labels are coming off.

 It's not humid in my house, if anything it's extra dry in here, especially 
 with the winter season and cold temperatures, and these appliances don't 
 come in direct contact with water.

 I'm always making sure my hands are dry when I touch the labels, and not 
 greasy or anything like that, so, again, I'm at a loss.

 Thanks all.

 Victor

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] GFI's

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
It's tripping in the master bath only under a load from a blow dryer, and 
it's reset within the bathroom it self.
- Original Message - 
From: Ron Yearns ryea...@sbcglobal.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] GFI's


 As to an answer of why, I don't have a answer.  If the breaker feeding the 
 baths is GFI also I would probably remove the GFI outlets and just depend 
 on the circuit breaker one.  Over the years I have changed the outlet 
 types ones a few times.  Just don't seem to have the quality in them..  If 
 that doesn't clear the problem since I couldn't tell from the post which 
 was tripping.  If it is the circuit breaker GFI then I would replace it 
 with a regular circuit breaker and leave the individual outlet GFI's in 
 place.  If both trip or they take turns then a ground fault exists 
 somewhere which means open things up and really do some searching.
 Ron
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  From: Brice Mijares
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:36 AM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] GFI's



  Back in early December my wife and I bought a triple wide mobile home. As
  most of you know, that would be in 3 sections joined together. On one of
  the outside sections, there is two full bathrooms. After we moved in I 
 had
  a electrician friend of mine come in and restore power to both bathrooms
  which have GFI's already installed. Once here, he found the problem right
  away. On that section there is an outlet on the outside for the patio 
 which
  was fried. Also, in the breaker box, the breaker for the 2 bathrooms and 
 the
  patio outlet is GFI as well. If I lost you, I'm saying that where the
  breaker is tripped, it is also equip with a extra GFI as part of the 
 breaker
  switch. That was fried too and was replaced. Well last night I plug in my
  digital player to charge in the extra bathroom and there was no juice. I
  reset it and asked my wife if she had any problems in the master bath, 
 and
  she told me she had to reset it every time she used the blow dryer for 
 her
  hair. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this is happening?

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternative MP3 Players!

2009-10-30 Thread Brice Mijares
Good question, I've use the hell out of mine over the past 10 months or so. 
Dropped it a few times too.
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From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Cc: blindt...@yahoogroups.com; atthemar...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:26 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Alternative MP3 Players!


 Hi All,

 My Muvo T100 has bitten the dust; what are some other alternatives players
 that I might purchase, to replace this one?  Creative Labs seems to have
 discontinued both the Muvo  Zenstone models, so I'm looking for something
 that's pretty easy to manage.
 Thanks.



 Claudia
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] pen friend

2009-10-14 Thread Brice Mijares
Lenny, when you placed your order, did you receive any type of receipt? 
Today I was told it was being shipped by Fed-X and was told initially that 
it was going to be shipped by  UPS.  At this point I could care less if it 
was shipped VIA snail mail. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] R C A televisions

2009-07-23 Thread Brice Mijares
Also, the company that bought the repair service company also bought all the 
service contracts and should be honoring her contract.  I'd call the 
consumer board in the state which the TV was bought.
- Original Message - 
From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com
To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] R C A televisions


 it is dirty pool to do this:
 but if your credit card gives you a year waranty; you may wish to claim a
 problem and return it. If the store gives you a hard time call the credit
 card and dump the transaction. It is dirty pool to do that. But, let it go
 back to RCA and stuff it up the reliability quotent if they interrupt the
 waranty contracts. The thing to do is honor them on subcontract, but
 immediately distinue granting them. Then you save face with those who
 bought, and the new customers can make up their minds. There are losses
 involved, but the losses are chosen ones on both sides.
 this way it's not good and I would not like to see someone getting burned
 for the price of a TV or walking any farther over *that *bridge knowing if
 they are going to get burned and left out alone.
 Bail yourself out; is all I can think.




 On Wed, 22 Jul 2009, Lee A. Stone wrote:





 It is alleged that R C A  is no longerhonoring any  warranties. I know
 this as a fact from a woman who has her   reciept of purchase and all
 the warranty papers, including an extended warranty.  She  in early July
 last year bought a 50 inch television. Long and short of it is she
 cannot get it fixed under a extended warranty  in any other place as
 her problems, technical  problems  started this May and she reported
 that problem or problems to  R C A who will no longer take calls for
 service.. If you have a newer  R C A television unit try to get it
 serviced and see what happens. Just a  F Y I for friends on both
 lists.it is further alleged that the company who was doing service work
 for r C A under warranty  was sold. that is all I know. Lee



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] ignition key

2009-07-10 Thread Brice Mijares
The type I was referring to has two button on the key itself.  One to unlock 
the doors, and another that causes the horn to beep as the doors lock. 
Also, one of the buttons will beep on and off to locate your car if you 
can't remember where your parked, or in case your being attack in a parking 
lot.  Also called a panic button. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon

2009-07-08 Thread Brice Mijares
How wide is this nylon?  Maybe a straight edge and a new blade in a box 
cutter.
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From: Edward Przybylek przy5...@rochester.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:29 AM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon


 Hi Dale,



 I tried using a utility knife but it barely made a scratch in the nylon.
 I'm going to borrow my brother's jigsaw and see if that works.  Thanks.



 Take care,

 Ed





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 On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
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 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon








 Have you tried first scoring it with the point of a sharp utility knife 
 then
 folding it away from the scored side to snap it? It may not come fully 
 away
 but you can then just run the blade along the holding bit to separate the
 pieces. I used to have a hooked knife with a carbide tip for scoring
 laminate which worked well for that sort of thing.

 You might be able to cut it with a jig saw particularly if you have an
 orbital variable speed one that you can slow fully down.

 Heat is your enemy with a power tool.

 Another possibility might be a sheet metal guillotine. That thick, I doubt
 would cut even with a very heavy duty paper cleaver but some are 
 remarkably
 capable, they will remove fingers.

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 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 5:04 PM
 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon

 Hi all,

 I'm trying to cut a quarter inch thick sheet of nylon. So far I've tried
 using a 80 tooth circular saw blade and another that has teeth like a
 hacksaw blade. In both cases, the cut was terrible and there was a lot of
 melted nylon along the path of the cut. I also tried to cut the sheet with
 a utility knife but this wasn't very successful either. Does anyone have
 any suggestions on the best way to cut nylon? Any help greatly 
 appreciated.

 Take care,

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[BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Has anyone out there been able to hook up a  and receive a wireless 
connection to your laptop with out sight?  I bought a
Linksys WRT160N Ultra Rang... and was able to get it working with my desktop 
because it's hard wired into the router, slipped in the disk and followed 
the directions.  But, when It came to getting my laptop connected wireless, 
I was unsuccessful.  My wife can see, but I didn't ask her for help,because 
she is totally clueless dealing with computers.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks Dan, maybe that's my problem.  I just took it for granted that the 
wireless end of the router was on by default.  Yes, when I set up my desktop 
to the router, I change the admin  user name and password.  Well, I'll give 
it a shot again today, and see if I can get my laptop  hooked up.
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From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
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Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed


 Brice,

 Yeah, it is possible.  If you open your browser on your desktop and go to
 192.168.1.1 you can log into your router.  Then you can turn on the
 wireless radio and set up some other things.

 Make damn sure you change the password on the admin user.  Also, change
 the S I D to some other name.  Actually, I have mine set not to broadcast
 the sid at all.

 You can also set up the wireless to only accept connections from specific
 machines.  You may want to do that as well so that your neighbors aren't
 surfing on your network.

 Later.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm not sure, I haven't log into my router configuration yet.  I'm going to 
check it out later today.
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From: carl carl...@googlemail.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed


 you hav got  wireless  turned on on your device?
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  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 3:47 PM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed





  Thanks Dan, maybe that's my problem. I just took it for granted that the
  wireless end of the router was on by default. Yes, when I set up my 
 desktop
  to the router, I change the admin user name and password. Well, I'll give
  it a shot again today, and see if I can get my laptop hooked up.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 6:57 AM
  Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

   Brice,
  
   Yeah, it is possible. If you open your browser on your desktop and go 
 to
   192.168.1.1 you can log into your router. Then you can turn on the
   wireless radio and set up some other things.
  
   Make damn sure you change the password on the admin user. Also, change
   the S I D to some other name. Actually, I have mine set not to 
 broadcast
   the sid at all.
  
   You can also set up the wireless to only accept connections from 
 specific
   machines. You may want to do that as well so that your neighbors aren't
   surfing on your network.
  
   Later.
  
   -- 
   Blue skies.
   Dan Rossi
   Carnegie Mellon University.
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Re: Sweating pipes: [WAS] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding issue.

2009-06-11 Thread Brice Mijares
Not really, especially if you've done it with eye sight.  It's all about 
heating the joint in a fashion where the solder follows the heat source. 
Another words, you'd concentrate the heat on the female part of the joint 
just beyond where the male end enters the joint and apply the solder near 
the joint on the male side of the joint and the solder is going to run 
towards the heat..
- Original Message - 
From: Tom Hodges tomhod...@fuse.net
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 6:25 AM
Subject: RE: Sweating pipes: [WAS] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding 
issue.


 How in the world could a blind or visually impaired person solder pipes? 
 I
 know I couldn't and I used to do it before I lost my sight.  You would 
 have
 to have pretty good eye sight to be able to see the solder go into the
 joint.

 Tom



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 On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
 Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:02 PM
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: Sweating pipes: [WAS] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding
 issue.








 Should we maybe create a new handyman convention with a couple of workshop
 seminars? One could be sweating pipe.

 Maybe we will convene in Dan's basement with his beer.

 - Original Message - 
 From: Scott Howell
 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:44 PM
 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding issue.

 Yeah, it would seriously suck if all your efforts resulted in a leak.
 That is why I also have not attempted to take this on myself. I got a
 couple of valves I want to replace as well, but I need to get someone
 in here who can do the job. I still have a goal of trying to learn to
 sweat pipes.
 On Jun 10, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Dan Rossi wrote:



 Lee,

 I actually have two main shut-off valves inside the house. One of
 them is
 right before the meter. It is a big four inch, cast iron wheel. The
 water line then goes up, then straight down the length of the
 basement.
 Someone installed a regular shut-off valve in the middle of that line
 before it branches anywhere. I want to change that big old cast iron
 valve with a ball valve, then, remove the shut-off that is in the
 middle
 of nowhere.

 If I had any cohones I would just do the work myself. But, I've never
 sweated a fitting in my life. I'd like to try, but I don't think
 Teresa
 would be as enthusiastic. I'd be pretty nervous myself.

 -- 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] storm door hardware repair

2009-06-10 Thread Brice Mijares
David, what do you consider a storm door?  Some years back, I hung what I 
call a security door on the door leading to the  side of my yard off the 
garage.  I also hung a glass door with a section of the door that you can 
slide up to let fresh air in.  This door I hung at the front door.  Both 
doors came with a door within a frame that mounted right to the framing  of 
the door entrance with lags that you could screw in, but you couldn't 
unscrew.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 4:39 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] storm door hardware repair


 Recently we had a nasty wind storm and my storm door slipped out of my 
 hand and got snagged by large gust that actually pulled the plate part way 
 off of the jam. I didn't notice this right away then yesterday the thing 
 simply fell out. Fortunately less than $15 later and a few minutes zapping 
 some new screws and she is as good as new once again.
 David Ferrin
 I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea.

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-10 Thread Brice Mijares
not32 created the spam folder.
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From: Trouble troub...@columbus.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question


 is this a spam folder you created, or one nod32 controls?

 At 11:21 AM 6/8/2009, you wrote:


Betsy, I already have my email address in my address book, and also have
tried moving my note to myself to a different folder and it ends up back 
in
the spam folder.
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From: Betsy Whitney
mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: 
mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

  Brice,
  I don't use that program, but usually when you have items going to
  spam that you don't want there, you can retrieve them and put them in
  your Inbox. Also, if you don't already have it there, put your own
  name and email in your address book. Usually if the address is in the
  address book, those items won't going to a spam or junk box.
 
  At 09:52 AM 6/7/2009, you wrote:
 I'm a new user of nod32, and have a question. At times I'll email 
 myself
 to
 remind me of what ever of importance. Since using nod32 when I do so, 
 my
 own email to myself goes right into the span folder. How can I set it 
 up
 not to do so?
 
 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Betsy, I already have my email address in my address book, and also have 
tried moving my note to myself to a different folder and it ends up back in 
the spam folder.
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To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question


 Brice,
 I don't use that program, but usually when you have items going to
 spam that you don't want there, you can retrieve them and put them in
 your Inbox. Also, if you don't already have it there, put your own
 name and email in your address book. Usually if the address is in the
 address book, those items won't going to a spam or junk box.

 At 09:52 AM 6/7/2009, you wrote:
I'm a new user of nod32, and have a question.  At times I'll email myself 
to
remind me of what ever  of importance.  Since using nod32 when I do so, my
own email to myself goes right into the span folder.  How can I set it up
not to do so?


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[BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-07 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm a new user of nod32, and have a question.  At times I'll email myself to 
remind me of what ever  of importance.  Since using nod32 when I do so, my 
own email to myself goes right into the span folder.  How can I set it up 
not to do so? 


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[BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I have a linksys router, and was wondering if there is some kind of device 
that I can plug into the router that will transmit a wireless signal for a 
laptop I'm in the market for. 


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks Dan, That's what I expected to hear.
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From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question


 For what you would pay for a wireless bridge, you might as well get a
 router that does both wired and wireless.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm not sure, but I doubt it.
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From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question


 Have you checked to see if your router already has wirelesss
 capabilities? Mine is 6 or 7 years old and it does. I think you'll
 have to find eyes for this, but there are about six lights on the
 front. The first one is power. The second one is labeled WLAN or
 something similar. That's the wireless connection.
 However, I did have to buy a booster so that I could work on my laptop 
 outside.
 Betsy
 At 07:34 AM 6/4/2009, you wrote:
I have a linksys router, and was wondering if there is some kind of device
that I can plug into the router that will transmit a wireless signal for a
laptop I'm in the market for.


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Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, it only has five ports.   if that's what they are called.  One of them 
for the cable modem hookup, and 4 more to hook up computers.
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 Brice,

 On my router, there are two definite antenna.  If yours doesn't have
 obvious antenna looking things, or a couple of roundish jacks on the back
 it's probably not wireless ready.  Your milage may vary though.

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[BlindHandyMan] hardware firewall help

2009-06-03 Thread Brice Mijares
I was doing some cleaning, better yet, I was trying to untangle all the wire 
and cables that the cable company made a mess while hooking up both cable 
modems for both internet and phone.  While doing so, I forgot where I pulled 
out the cables leading in, and out of my linksys router.
Can someone with a linksys router check the layout and let me know where the 
in jack from the cable modem goes into the router?  Let me know if it's the 
jack nearest to the ac power jack, or the furthest away from the ac power 
jack.  I hope this made sense. 





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Re: [BlindHandyMan] a higher bath room sink

2009-06-01 Thread Brice Mijares
What would be code or a set standard for a bathroom vanity?  Myself, I'm 5 8 
and wish the sink was six inches higher.
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a higher bath room sink


 Well folks I'll tell you I am astonished.  A friend came over and measured 
 the height of my sink and it is, are you ready, only 30 inches high. 
 No wonder I am uncomfortable.  Now it has moved from dream stage to 
 serious consideration and will speak with my landlady about this when she 
 gets back from her vacation.  hm Rita

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay here, what's a heat gun.  Is it like a little torch?  If so, I have one 
with disposable propane bottles. 



Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks bob.  What would you use a heat gun for?  I imagine one use would be 
for that shrink wrapping?
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A heat gun is like a hair dryer on steroids.  It is electric, gets as hot 
as
 a torch and has a fan to distribute the heat as well as blowing air over 
 the
 elements to keep them from melting.

  _

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 Okay here, what's a heat gun. Is it like a little torch? If so, I have one
 with disposable propane bottles.






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[BlindHandyMan] heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
What does a mid ranged heat gun cost?




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Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks for the info.  Gonna have to get one for the future.


Re: [BlindHandyMan] Patch Cement Steps

2009-05-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Yes, spray it real good to clean any dirt ETC.
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Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Patch Cement Steps


 Hello,

I am getting ready to patch a big hole in my cement steps.

I have purchased a bag of  Patch Crete  and I would like to ask the 
 following question:

Should the existing cement be wet before I apply the patch crete ?

All other tips welcome.

 Thanks,



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