RE: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine

2010-09-03 Thread Michael baldwin
Good tips on the site and forums http://www.meguiars.com/ _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:54 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] show room shine when

RE: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a fence

2010-09-02 Thread Michael baldwin
here is the site http://www.diggershotline.com/ Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:16 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] advice putting up a

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles

2010-09-01 Thread Michael baldwin
Motorcycles also use driveshaft's. The belt that is used for a drive belt on a motorcycle is very similar to a timing belt in a car. There are teeth that fit in to grooves on the sprocket. The first time I heard of a belt drive on a motorcycle, I thought of a fan belt, and I couldn't figure out

RE: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance

2010-08-31 Thread Michael baldwin
yeah, that claim is going to cost you more in the long run now. if you don't want to spend the money to fix the house, find an insurance broker, they might be able to find a company to insure you, the way it is, but your not going to like the price. If you show your current insurance company

RE: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

2010-08-26 Thread Michael baldwin
Lime away can be pretty nasty to your skin, so gloves might be in order for you. Some shower heads will come apart. You can then clean any extra build up off screens or whatever might be in there. A lot of newer ones seem to have rubber tips where the water comes out, and if yours does, just

RE: [BlindHandyMan] hammering verses an eighteen volt electric nailer

2010-08-24 Thread Michael baldwin
i have seen this on framing hammers, and a roofing nail fits nicely in to the slot. of course, you kind of have to have an idea of where you want the nail to go to do it this way. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of clifford

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Rain gutter run and drop

2010-08-21 Thread Michael baldwin
A quarter inch per every 10 foot. make sure the roof is level though before hand. if it isn't, you will need to take that in to account when installing the gutters. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread Michael baldwin
UPC: 604.11.2 PEX tubing shall not be installed within the first 18 of piping connected to a water heater. Of course, if the area adopts other codes, this may be different. 2006 PEX Design Guide: PEX tubing may be connected directly to residential electric water heaters, if the local code and

RE: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread Michael baldwin
Like these... http://www.pexsupply.com/Wirsbo-Uponor-A5150750-3-4-Plastic-Bend-Support-212 9000-p Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alan Terrie Robbins Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:53 AM To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-20 Thread Michael baldwin
in the run. As far as to how long a water heater will last depends on the water being heated. I am on well water and so are others here in my neighborhood. We get 5 to 6 years use from our water heaters/tanks before they spring a leak and need to be replaced. - Original Message - From: Michael

RE: [BlindHandyMan] PEX?

2010-08-19 Thread Michael baldwin
if i understand correct, you want to connect the PEX from the copper directly to your water heater? if this is the case, that is a big no no. PEX, or any plastic pipe is not to be used for direct connection to water heaters. They actually make flexible water heater lines that are about 2 foot

RE: [BlindHandyMan] talking multi meters

2010-07-25 Thread Michael baldwin
Sure Marlin P Jones assoc. 1-800-652-6733 item 16562 te talking digital multimeter top hand lk-10 http://www.mpja.com http://www.mpja.com Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Mikochik Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Refrigerator!

2010-07-23 Thread Michael baldwin
i do not need to with mine,and it is a Kenmore. just twist and pull. i am guessing there is a valve that is turned when i have to twist the filter to disengage it. My ice and water keep working with no filter installed as well. When replacing one, it is good to run water through the system,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Shut off valve

2010-05-25 Thread Michael baldwin
I would cut a section of the copper pipe out, where you want the valve, and get a ball valve with compression fittings. Shark bite can supposedly work with about any kind of pipe, but if you have had luck with compression, why spend the extra money. Ball valves have little to no restrictions when

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

2010-05-19 Thread Michael baldwin
Well, here is my $0.02 on the topic. Figure out what you want the finished height of the floor to be and excavate as needed. Lot of work. 5 gallon buckets of dirt out of a basement is not fun, I know from experience. 6 mil plastic on the dirt, and up the edges a few inches, using caulk to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-05-02 Thread Michael baldwin
, April 30, 2010 5:57 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? Michael, How do Quickset locks work? Thanks. Claudia - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-24 Thread Michael baldwin
take all locks to a lock smith, with the key you want them keyed to. They can disassemble the lock, and reset the tumblers to work with the key you want. The key will need to be the same style as the others, so the key you want to open all locks will need to slide in to the key slot of the lock.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] a question of tyres

2010-04-23 Thread Michael baldwin
Until I got an old tire machine gave to us, I use to use a bottle jack, and the front of a 52 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup. I would put the base of the jack right at the edge of the rim, on the tire, and attempt to jack up the pickup. It was heavy enough to break the bead loose, on the first shot

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-22 Thread Michael baldwin
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:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] purchasing a new washing machine!

2010-04-09 Thread Michael baldwin
i have a Whirlpool duet 9400 washer and drier, and they are both very blind user friendly. There is a big knob you use to select your wash cycle. It beeps at the normal cycle, so it is just a matter of counting from there. On and off selections, like extra rinse, have a tone pattern to indicate

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Michael baldwin
cement board under your tile? I'm assuming this is ceramic tile, is that right? From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Michael baldwin
it is 0 degrees F out there with a slight breeze. That would require a load of heat to melt the snow even if the patio was laid on insulation. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
I installed the SunTouch brand in our last house, and it was great on the feet. It didn't raise our electric bill by any noticeable difference. I installed 45 square feet on a 120 volt system. After the tiles were warmed up, it never really ran that much. I am now installing it here at our

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
Nope, this Mike lives in Central Nebraska. trust me, it has been cold here, and snowy. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Rossi Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:24 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
The heat is thermatically controlled. So, my wife sets the temp, and we go with it. The first instillation at our old house was a primary heat source. We have 45 sq/ft of heating mat installed, and it heated a 135 sq/ft room fine. this was a bathroom in a basement, and the mats were installed

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:51 PM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
. The ambient atmosphere will draw huge amounts of heat off a surface very effectively. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:17 PM

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
Well I found the specs for my system, and it is 12 watts per sq/ft no matter if your using 120 or 240 volts. So for a whole house, it could get kind of spendy if your house is not very well insulated. But my system is not designed for a whole house, that system would have different rating.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-24 Thread Michael baldwin
Assuming it runs all night, and every night. It only works when it is snowing out. the point being, it is not in the thousands of dollar range per month, unless you have a very large system, or very high electric rates. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] drilling holes in pvc pipe

2010-01-19 Thread Michael baldwin
Well, this is what came to my mind. Cut 3 pieces of lumber the same length as your pipe. The width of 2 of the pieces need to be the same as the diameter of the pipe, and for 1 and 1/2 pvc it should be 1 and 7/8 The 3rd piece will need to be the width of the pipe, 1 and 7/8, plus the width of your

RE: [BlindHandyMan] another car guys question

2010-01-18 Thread Michael baldwin
There are a whole load of things that could cause your problem, but surely the dealer checked the obvious ones. All the components of the liftgate system can be checked electronically by the dealer and they can monitor the status of all the various switches as the liftgate operates. My guess is

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover

2010-01-14 Thread Michael baldwin
Get some of that XPS that is used for insulation, cut to fit, cuts real easy with a hand saw, push it down the chimney a few inches. Then use some of that great stuff spray foam on top to make sure it is all sealed up, then put a chimney cap on it to prevent rain and snow from sitting on top of

RE: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-14 Thread Michael baldwin
No, the tanks are not kept in the house. Maybe in extreme cold temps they could be kept in some kind of shelter, but normally the propane tank is out side, or even under ground now, with just the valve and meter sticking above ground. Federal, state, and local codes dictate where the propane

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Chimney Top Cover

2010-01-14 Thread Michael baldwin
before. Thanks, Tom From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael baldwin Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 9:11 AM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-14 Thread Michael baldwin
Dale, Not to be picky, but propane freezes at -310F, -190C boils at -44F, -42C. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:51 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] wireless bad thing detectors.

2010-01-13 Thread Michael baldwin
yes they do, they have a combination natural gas and propane detector. A HomeDepot sales rep was trying to sell me one when I was putting in new smoke and CO2 detectors in our last house where we had propane. He told me to hang it on the ceiling in the furnace room, by the furnace and water

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-12 Thread Michael baldwin
: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind. I got an old 404 not found. So please tell of it's advantages, disadvantages; and absolute must have situations. Thanks On Mon, 11 Jan 2010, Michael baldwin wrote: check out this publication, it should help you out. http://www.building http

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-11 Thread Michael baldwin
- Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind. Liquid nails will eat the foam. You need to use a glue designed for foam, PL300 is what comes

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-11 Thread Michael baldwin
check out this publication, it should help you out. http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-0401-conditioned-crawl-s pace-construction-performance-and-codes/view Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Max

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Michael baldwin
Liquid nails will eat the foam. You need to use a glue designed for foam, PL300 is what comes to mind. The tape is house wrap tape. The xps comes blue, Dow Chemical, and pink, Owens Corning. Around here the pink tends to be much cheaper, not sure why, the R value of 5 per inch is the same.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] compresser question

2010-01-08 Thread Michael baldwin
Buy a model that don't use oil. You can have someone help mark the dipstick at the correct level, then attempt to feel with your fingers the oil on the dipstick. don't work all that well for me though. or Use a piece of tubing, and blow through one end of the tube as you slowly lower it in to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

2009-12-09 Thread Michael baldwin
I wouldn't say drafty, unless there are holes in your basement that have not been filled in. But cooler in the winter, yes. Research has shown an insolated basement can save up to 30% or so on your heating bills. The place to concentrate on first would be the rim joists, the space above your

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Remote Recommendations

2009-12-08 Thread Michael baldwin
I have personal experience with the Logitech Harmony 700, and my advice, stay away. it does have some nice features, like what they call activity buttons, so if you hit watch TV, it turns on your TV, AV receiver, and cable/satellite box. and it sets the AV receiver to control volume. We, my

RE: [BlindHandyMan] l e d Christmas lights

2009-12-02 Thread Michael baldwin
The ones I have are wired so if one bulb goes out, the rest still work. Michael -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:17 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] l

[BlindHandyMan] Plumbing rough in

2009-10-12 Thread Michael baldwin
Hi, For my plumbing rough in, what is the best height for the stub outs for the supply and drain on a bathroom vanity, and for the stub out on a toilet? Thanks, Michael

RE: [BlindHandyMan] electric motor question

2009-10-08 Thread Michael baldwin
I would almost guess that the peak hp of that motor is 3.5, but the continuous hp is around 1.5- 2.0. Which basically means, that if all the right conditions existed, that motor could put out 3.5 hp. Which, connected to a 20 amp 120 volt outlet won't happen. Convert it to 240 volt, and then it

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Backfeeding question

2009-09-29 Thread Michael baldwin
I think they are called grid connect systems. Some how it knows that you are able to get power in to your house, so it either provides your house with juice, or sends it out to the grid, depending on your usage. When the power company goes out, the grid connect system knows that, and kills your

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Ye beware the killer mailbox.

2009-09-20 Thread Michael baldwin
Not the same thing. Kids were smashing the mail box with a ball bat, so the guy filled it with concrete. The next time they hit the mail box the concrete filled mail box caused them to lose control of the car and crash and die. The guy filled the mail box with the concrete to intentionally hurt

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-15 Thread Michael baldwin
@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question. for some reason this link didn't work for me. On Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Michael baldwin wrote: Dale, You might want to read this report http://www.building http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-15 Thread Michael baldwin
reason this link didn't work for me. On Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Michael baldwin wrote: Dale, You might want to read this report http://www.building http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-102-understanding-atti c science.com/documents/digests/bsd-102-understanding-attic -ventilation

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
Spraying the roof deck is not recommended if you live in northern climates. If you spray the roof deck, you need to completely seal up the attic, no vents, and you do not need to insolate the attic floor. You are making the roof part of your conditioned space, so you don't want any air leaks in

RE: [BlindHandyMan] spray insilation question.

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
Not sure what the code is on that, but I think it has to be secured every 4 foot when ran along the bottom of a joist or rafter, and it needs to be stapled with in 8 inches of the box. I always just ran it across the floor of the attic and stapled it every so often, less wire used that way to.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] go green with soy instlallation

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
http://soythane.com/ It will cost more then my contractor is charging, but he is using a water based spray insulation. http://www.wisnieskiinsulation.com/insulation/spray-foam/ Well, now you all know what part of the country i live in. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question. so what's the cost of Cellulose compared to fiberglass? On Mon, 14 Sep 2009, Michael baldwin wrote: Spraying the roof deck is not recommended if you live in northern climates

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
--From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 5:14 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question. ---snip--- If you insulate under the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] additional about spray insilation question.

2009-09-14 Thread Michael baldwin
but it does extend under the basement floor in the addition. I call it a new addition but it is now about 18 years old. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:49 PM Subject: RE

RE: [BlindHandyMan] spray insilation question.

2009-09-12 Thread Michael baldwin
have not had it done yet, but will be done in a few weeks, but in your case, they have to use a slower expanding foam, or it will blow your walls out. My walls are open, so they can spray it right in. The spray guy told me he doesn't do the slower expanding, cause the equipment was very

RE: [BlindHandyMan] installing a new light switch in a bathroom

2009-09-10 Thread Michael baldwin
There is no code for how far the light switch can be away from the door. But for comfort reasons, you want it no more then a forearms reach in the door. When I put switches in, the top is 48 from the ground, and I add a scrap piece of 2x4 to the 2x4 that is making up the rough opening for the

[BlindHandyMan] Concrete wall needs a hole

2009-08-21 Thread Michael baldwin
Any suggestions for punching a 3 and 1/2 inch hole through a solid concrete wall? Thanks, Michael

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Concrete wall needs a hole

2009-08-21 Thread Michael baldwin
Didn't know they made a bit that big, but I will check with my closest rental store 70 miles away. Not sure the 140 miles round trip and lost time is worth it, but I know how difficult concrete can be. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On

RE: [BlindHandyMan] building a house

2009-08-12 Thread Michael baldwin
oops, yep i typed it wrong, that would be a huge house. _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:48 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] building a house

RE: [BlindHandyMan] building a house

2009-08-11 Thread Michael baldwin
Shane, Actually, i wouldn't build a house right now. with the current house market, you can probably buy something better then you can build for that price. And if you build, it will probably be worth less than it cost to build. that aside, I think building a house would be fun, and I hope to

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater

2009-08-01 Thread Michael baldwin
Thanks for the tips and help with the electric water heater. I am glad it was mentioned that the wires are live in there. I would have assumed they would keep the live wires away from any type of adjustments that need to be made. I turned off the breaker. I didn't locate any way to adjust the

[BlindHandyMan] Electric water heater

2009-07-29 Thread Michael baldwin
Okay, my new house has an electric water heater. How do you turn the temp down. The water is extremely hot. I do not find any adjustment like on a gas/lp water heater. There are two panels, one at the top, and one at the bottom of the tank that have 2 screws holding them on. Is the temp

RE: [BlindHandyMan] building question

2009-07-25 Thread Michael baldwin
Shane, Spray foam can be very expensive, there is closed cell and open cell foam. Open cell spray foam is about R3.6 and closed cell is about R7. Of course, the R value doesn't tell the hole story, spray foam is superior at blocking air leaks in to the house. But with spray foam, you will

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Tankless Water Heater

2009-07-23 Thread Michael baldwin
Gas or LP models save more then electric models, anytime you use electric for resistance heating, it costs a fortune. Figure out what size you will need, then price it out. Tankless do not heat the water to a set temp, i.e. 120 degrees F, it increases the water temp by a certain amount, i.e.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] another building question

2009-07-20 Thread Michael baldwin
ICF is what I will use when i build a house, unless something better comes out by then. It cost about 20-25 percent more to build with ICF over 2x6 framing, but the lower utility bills, and the lower cost for using a smaller heating and air conditioning system that is needed should more than make

RE: [BlindHandyMan] two prong to a three prong plug

2009-07-20 Thread Michael baldwin
Install GFCI's. Or run new wire with a ground 14-2 or 12-2. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Doucet Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 5:03 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] two prong to a

RE: [BlindHandyMan] It never ends

2009-07-13 Thread Michael baldwin
probably not, but that is the goal. i am going to kind of cheat though. I will hire contractors for finishing the drywall, plumbing, and tiling. I am also going to use 12 foot sheets of drywall, so that should go faster hanging it. Less seems should mean that it won't take the drywall finisher

[BlindHandyMan] Garage door opener

2009-07-13 Thread Michael baldwin
I think someone was looking for a universal garage door opener on here. http://www.smarthome.com/7189/Compact-2-Button-Universal-Garage-Remote/p.asp x If it wasn't this list, well oops. Michael Baldwin Got print, need Braille? http://www.ReadWithDots.com

[BlindHandyMan] It never ends

2009-07-11 Thread Michael baldwin
Well, I am pretty much finished up with my projects, and now we have to move to a new house, well it isn't new, and the projects are going to start all over again. The house we are moving to was built in 1914, and did not originally have a bathroom, or electricity. Oh and it is built from

[BlindHandyMan] Robotic mowers

2009-07-09 Thread Michael Baldwin
Hi, I would like to hear from those that have a robotic mower. I am interested in what brand and model, and your general thoughts and opinions about it. Thinking of getting one for my new house. The wife mower just doesn't seem to be working well these days. Thanks, Michael Baldwin Got print

RE: [BlindHandyMan] plumbing question

2009-07-09 Thread Michael baldwin
Kind of depends on the level of your main that your going to connect to. You want your slope from the drain to the main to be 1/4 inch per every foot of pipe. It can be more, but not less. Going under concrete, your drain needs to be 2 inch diameter, and they don't make 2 inch bathtub drains, so

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Shingling the house

2009-07-08 Thread Michael baldwin
Nothing. Line your first row up with the edge of the roof, then the second row line the bottom up with the crotch on the row below it. The second row should be offset from the first about 1/3 the length of the shingle, there is a little notch on the top that will help with this. Put nails in each

RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers

2009-07-08 Thread Michael baldwin
The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal portable one. Michael _ From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers

2009-07-08 Thread Michael baldwin
On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:58:48PM -0500, Michael baldwin wrote: The one in our van can be programmed for any garage door opener. I can program up to 4 different ones, including the ones that change frequency for security reasons. So, if this is available in a van, they might make a universal

RE: [BlindHandyMan] question about remote garage door openers

2009-07-08 Thread Michael baldwin
about remote garage door openers OH BOY, now the thieves can still a Chrysler and brake in to all kinds of garages.. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:15 PM Subject: RE

RE: [BlindHandyMan] need help with bathroom wall tiles.

2009-06-01 Thread Michael baldwin
I just finished tiling a 5 by 4 foot shower, it is a lot of work to tile, but it can be done by a blind person with good results. The 4 inch wall tile already has spacers built in, so no spacers are needed. I believe the 6 inch wall tile has the spacers on the tile as well, you end up with a 1/16

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Double hung windows

2009-05-28 Thread Michael baldwin
I have no experience with Milgard windows, but I have heard they are very good. 36-38 inches is not to wide for a double hung window, as long as it is taller than that. if it is less then the width high, than a slider would look better. Michael _ From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] flue (not the swine one) problem

2009-05-06 Thread Michael baldwin
I would check to see what is aloud by code in your area. I believe only rigid metal ducting is allowed. you can get stainless steal flex gas line though, and that might help you move your water heater enough to connect the flue. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical color and orientation

2009-05-01 Thread Michael Baldwin
for the hot that was gfci protected or the blue for the hot that was not gfci. - Original Message - From: Michael Baldwin mbald...@cableone. mailto:mbaldwin%40cableone.net net To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:32 AM

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Drywall Screw Threads

2009-05-01 Thread Michael Baldwin
Fine threads go in to steel framing members, and the course is for wood, but the fine thread work well on the wood to. At least that is what a drywaller person told me. I just buy a box of 1 and 1/4th for 1/2 drywall, of what ever is less expensive. Michael _ From:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] electrical color and orientation

2009-04-29 Thread Michael Baldwin
In AC, normally it is the black that is hot, when your talking about 120 v, with 240 v, it is normally the black and red, if it is three wire, or both black and white are hot if it is just 2 wire 240 v. When the white is made hot, it is suppose to be marked with a piece of black electrical tape.

RE: [BlindHandyMan] i.e.c. connections

2009-04-29 Thread Michael Baldwin
i am not sure, but my guess is that it would be like an outlet. With the holes facing you, and the center hole down, the left would be neutral, center would be ground, and right would be hot. With the prongs facing you, the left would be hot, center ground, and the right neutral, again with the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] running the compressor or emergency heat, that is the question

2009-03-03 Thread Michael Baldwin
Not even sure why your heat pump is turning on when it is that cold. Unless things have changed with them, they are about useless under 30 degrees F or so. Some have a way of setting the temperature at which it doesn't run. It is usually located on the heat pump unit itself, some it is a switch,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] treadmills

2009-02-10 Thread Michael Baldwin
- From: Michael Baldwin mbald...@cableone. mailto:mbaldwin%40cableone.net net To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] treadmills Okay, those that own, or have owned a treadmill. Got a recommendation

[BlindHandyMan] treadmills

2009-02-09 Thread Michael Baldwin
Okay, those that own, or have owned a treadmill. Got a recommendation for a brand and model? Do you use a special pad under the treadmill to help with vibrations throughout the house, and to protect the floor? Doctor is telling me I need to get rid of some of this extra stored up beer, and a

[BlindHandyMan] Laundry room cabinets

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
Hi, I am planning out my cabinets for my laundry room. Was looking for ideas of what people wished they had in their laundry room. I will have a single bowl sink for soaking clothes and such. Michael

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recommendations for Kitchen Floor?

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
The cheapest is probably the peal and stick vinyl tile. Real easy to put down. I have seen it for $0.19 per square foot. You can use vinyl tile glue and it will last longer. Simple to put down, and simple to maintain. You can find that snap together flooring pretty cheap as well, but I don't

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Laundry room cabinets

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
bob, I want to put the washer and dryer up, but my wife is short, and she does not want me to. She is 4 10 and 1/2 and I am about 6 foot, and I do most of the laundry, so I should get it my way, but... Didn't think of a hanging bar or something. I wonder if someone makes a retractable clothes

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Laundry room cabinets

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
. Steve _ From: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Baldwin Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:18 AM To: blindhandyman@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recommendations for Kitchen Floor?

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
Important to make sure there is not to much bounce in the floor either, or the tiles will crack and brake, and look like crap in a short time. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:22 AM

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Laundry room cabinets

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
I might get her talked in to it yet, but a foot is about what I was thinking. Those stands you can buy to match the washer and dryer are a bit pricy I think. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of chiliblindman Sent: Tuesday,

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Recommendations for Kitchen Floor?

2009-01-20 Thread Michael Baldwin
Porcelain is colored all the way through, so scratches and such are not as noticeable, as on ceramic. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of RJ Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:26 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Lazy Suzie!

2009-01-11 Thread Michael Baldwin
Dale, Is this similar to the system you are talking about for a corner cabinet? http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11088 Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:02 PM To:

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Love My Oreck But...

2009-01-10 Thread Michael Baldwin
See if you can find a Lindhaus dealer and try one of those out. They are pretty quiet as far as vacuums go. They use a bag, but I like bag over bagless anyways, a lot less messy. Michael -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On

RE: [BlindHandyMan] The kitchen remodel drama is starting

2009-01-10 Thread Michael Baldwin
I vote for flooring first, then the cabinets. if the kitchen is a square or rectangle, it will be easier to install. there will be less cuts to make to fit around the cabinets. Some installers charge more if they have to make more cuts, so it could cost more, just depends on the installer. if

RE: [BlindHandyMan] What can you tell me about my router given this info

2009-01-10 Thread Michael Baldwin
. 11 Amp motor producing 1-3/4 Peak HP . 27,500 rpm single speed motor . 100% sealed ball bearings . Dust proof switch . Lever release height adjustment . Accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment . New auto-release collet system . Precison machined aluminum motor housing and base The

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Remote speaker for my TV

2009-01-03 Thread Michael Baldwin
The ones on the front are normally inputs for hooking up cameras and game systems. You want output jacks, which are located on the back, or on some of these new flat panel TV's, on the side. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Snow Blowers, Outside Electrical Cords, Remote Car Starters, Trickle Chargers, Ice Melt, Furnaces That Can't Keep Up, Etc.

2008-12-23 Thread Michael Baldwin
To hot, to dry, and to many illegals. i will keep my snow, ice, and tornados. And it is never to cold for beer, but if you wish to warm the insides, home made peppermint schnapps warm from the stove does wonders. Michael _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

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