Re: [BlindHandyMan] Defrosting a chest freezer

2006-07-26 Thread brice mijares
Never owned a freezer. Are you saying they don't make frost free freezers. I'm currently in the market for a small freezer, don't need a big one, there's only my wife and I at home. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things are happening at Yahoo!

[BlindHandyMan] ice maker

2006-08-21 Thread brice mijares
I am having a problem with my ice maker. The ice is being made, but once froze, the mechanism that rolls around and forces the cubes out isn't doing it's job. Yes, I have the arm that turns on and off the ice maker in the correct position. The type is the kind that you can get water, crush

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker

2006-08-22 Thread brice mijares
: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker I am

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker

2006-08-22 Thread brice mijares
until I can dislodge it. Hope this helps. Phil - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 3:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker I am having a problem with my ice maker. The ice is being made

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Finishing a Cutting Board

2006-08-30 Thread brice mijares
When I went to the school for the blind, in wood shop, we'd lay our project in this big pan of some kind of oil and sponge on the oil and start sanding with fine sand paper. I'd repeat this process for several days. Spend fifteen or twenty minutes sanding and sponging on the oil several

[BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
I need to buy a chain saw to take down a tree. The thickest part of the tree is about 8 inches. Question, is a 12 inch chain saw big enough? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Burning barrle project complete

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
From experience I've had with burn barrows. Empty out the ashes before it rains, and cover the top with an old piece of plywood or something. If not the ashes get soaked and it kind of solidifies and the rust factor works much faster. To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
time job, use a buck saw. A lot less expensive. As for your question, I believe I would want a least a 14 inch chain saw . - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:01 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
Hi max, first of all, what is a buck saw? If it's manual, I don't want it. Also, I was doing some checking around on the web, and didn't fine anything gas powered that was smaller than 14 inches. They sure do have a big selection of electric chain saws. I still don't believe in these

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
fits in. As for a electric saw, for small jobs, I have a Sears 12 inch electric saw I had for years, as long as the blade is sharp, it does a good job up to about 6 to 8 inches. But fine my 18 inch saw to be my weapon of choice. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread brice mijares
Dale, I'm no young buck, if I had to make one cut, I'd go with one of these manual saws. Also, I got to cut them small enough to fit in the garbage can. I really don't plan to do the cutting either, I have two sons that live within 2 miles of my home, I'll get one of them over to help do the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-21 Thread brice mijares
I'm not sure what kind of tree it is. Some kind of shade tree, that's out in front of my patio. Also, there is no where in this development where it's legal to burn wood. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

[BlindHandyMan] The tree is down

2006-09-27 Thread brice mijares
This past Sunday one of my kids came over and we remove the tree. We started by removing all the limbs with a bow saw till we had it down to about 7 feet. Then with a borrowed chain saw we cut it down to about 2 inches above ground level. Next we started digging around the stump, and when

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding

2006-09-27 Thread brice mijares
Max, I was a welder for over 20 years, and there is no bubbles, there is what welders called a puddle. And believe me it's quite visible with the correct lens. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding

2006-09-27 Thread brice mijares
I am sorry to tell you your wrong. That part you are talking about won't flip down with a nod of your head. It's there to flip up when removing slag with a slag hammer. You position your rod with your helmet up and when your ready, you nod your head and strike the arc. Once you've been

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding

2006-09-27 Thread brice mijares
Making a weld without eye sight can be done. Use a 70 series rod, which you can just drag across the seem. 70 series is what is called a low hydrogen rod. I've down allot of welding with a 7014 rod. This rod is used mostly in all High Rise Structures. Have you ever heard, Making a weld in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding

2006-09-28 Thread brice mijares
To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding Max, I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] 5 Tips to Better Stick Welding

2006-09-28 Thread brice mijares
Yes, They started coming out with that hood almost 30 years ago, we called them a blink hood. As you were ready to strike the arc, you were suppose to close your eyes momentarily as the ultra violet rays darkened the lens. Back then you couldn't adjust the lens strength. They come along ways

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermostat was New Tool Review

2006-10-06 Thread brice mijares
Here is the email address to one of the guys that actually make the VIP 1005. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking Thermostat was New Tool Review

2006-10-07 Thread brice mijares
David, I have both a text file, and a MP3 file of the operating instructions. Let me know if you want a copy of either one. There for the VIP 1005 - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 5:47 AM

[BlindHandyMan] timer for water sprinkler

2006-10-08 Thread brice mijares
I have a Toro for my automatic sprinkler system. I have a problem I can't figure out. If I leave it on the automatic position, it will run it's cycles through the banks. I have two banks set up and 3 and 4 shut off. here's the problem I'm experiencing when in the automatic position, it will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] timer for water sprinkler

2006-10-08 Thread brice mijares
I'll check that out. Thanks. - Original Message - From: M.J. Terblanche [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] timer for water sprinkler Hi, Not sure if it works the same way as the one I have, but it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] slip joint leak: I messed up?

2006-10-18 Thread brice mijares
He can use that plunger we know he has, he'll just need someone to do the .plunging - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] slip

[BlindHandyMan] cement sealers

2006-10-25 Thread brice mijares
Does anyone know if there is such a product as an all in one both tint and sealer for cement? If so, what colors are out there? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cement sealers

2006-10-25 Thread brice mijares
Thanks Geno, I guess I'll go to home depot this weekend and check out what they have.. Over the last 2 years I've poured about 13 yards of concrete in my back yard, and my wife said the last pour, the color is a different shade of gray. I've now have a patio that's 35 feet deep and about 27

[BlindHandyMan] different question on smoke alarms

2006-10-26 Thread brice mijares
I have either 5 or 6 smoke alarms in my house that are hard wired in, and also have battery backup. Is there such a business that will come out and service your system? Mine aren't working even after replacing the batteries To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door stopper

2006-10-28 Thread brice mijares
For a couple of bucks, I went to home depot and bought me a door stopper that I screwed to the bottom of the door. This way I couldn't lose it. The door leading out the side of the garage to the back has a metal security door, so I leave the inter door open all the time. But before I put the

[BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-28 Thread brice mijares
I've about had it cleaning out the gutters. I have to clean the ones in the front of the house at least twice a year. The others don't need to be clean but every couple of years since they're on the second story of the house above the trees that I do have. My question is; can these gutter

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-28 Thread brice mijares
David, leaves filling my gutter is my main concern . Sunday, my wife had me out there hanging Christmas lights. I told her before I hung any lights, I had to clean the gutters out because they were filled with leaves. As far as the downspout goes. A old damn rubber pots and pans scrubber

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gutter guards

2006-11-29 Thread brice mijares
Hi Geno, 50 feet, how many stories high is your home? My home is a 2 story dwelling, and at it's highest point it can't be more than 24 to 25 feet. Of course that might have allot to due to the fact that I'm on a slab, and the property is pretty level around the house itself. This weekend

Re: [BlindHandyMan] self propelleed lawn mower

2006-12-12 Thread brice mijares
I'd look to see if there is a belt. Check the pulleys and make sure the belt is riding both of them. That is, if this is the way they still make them. I haven't mess with one of these in over 40 years. You might also check that lever that engages the drive to make sure any linkage didn't

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Brain Teaser for you All

2006-12-13 Thread brice mijares
I think Home depot sells those strips with sand paper type substance on the top side, with an adhesive on bottom side. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outside Christmas Lights

2006-12-16 Thread brice mijares
Donny, foil is one of the last things I'd use, aluminum will carry current. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tips on Finding Studs

2007-01-03 Thread brice mijares
Interesting! Personally I bought a stud finder about 7 years ago from OSH that beeps and works pretty damn good. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

2007-01-06 Thread brice mijares
If I had to drill pin holes, I'd make me a template. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Drilling Shelf Pin Holes

2007-01-07 Thread brice mijares
Pin holes are nothing more than little holes that are predrilled to carry a pin that you insert into the hole. You insert these pins in the vertical uprights of the structure carrying the shelves. Usually the pins are set in the front and back of the outside verticals at the same height.

[BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread brice mijares
Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came home, and when she tried to open the garage door, the motor started working, but the door wouldn't go up. So after telling her to stop trying to open the door because something was wrong, I went back in there and check to make sure the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread brice mijares
, but I don't think any use it today. - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:42 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem Yesterday I was sitting in the garage when my wife came

[BlindHandyMan] garage door is fixed

2007-01-12 Thread brice mijares
I called a repair service yesterday, and explained what was going on with my garage door opener, and they said it was nothing more than a gear that was stripped out. so I told them to come out and fix the damn thing. They came out and fixed the gear, and re-aligned the door, balanced it, and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-12 Thread brice mijares
Dale, Part of my garage is my bar slash ham shack. Plus, I go out in the garage whenever I want to have a smoke. I spend a good part of the day in the garage. I live in California, and it's not all that cold in the garage. To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Oiling Your Air Tools for Longer Life.

2007-01-15 Thread brice mijares
I'd squirt oil right into the hole where you hook the air hose.Then I'd run it a few seconds in a bucket or you'll have oil spraying all over the place in a circular pattern. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Greasing the Wheels of Life

2007-01-16 Thread brice mijares
You probably have a build up of scum, and other mineral deposits. Remove one of the doors and try cleaning the tracks. - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman Listserv blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 6:05 PM Subject:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] shower door

2007-01-29 Thread brice mijares
I had that same problem when installing our shower doors. I had to call my Brother in law over and told him to bring his little grinder. He'd grind one of the verticals till it fit like a glove which didn't take long at all, and then he did the other one. Then we assembled the framing for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Different Types of Ropes Explained.

2007-01-31 Thread brice mijares
Dan, this knot taughtline, is it also call a cable hitch? Also, used to rap around a safety line. you can slide it up the safety line but not down if you were to fall. If this is the knot you are talking about, let me know and I'll try and explain how to tie it. - Original Message -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Different Types of Ropes Explained.

2007-01-31 Thread brice mijares
Dan it sounds like the same knot but maybe not. For instance will say the vertical rope is called the safety rope and will call the one that slides up and down the safety rope the safety line. You take the safety line and make a turn around the safety rope and go once over the safety line

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck

2007-02-06 Thread brice mijares
acceleration. Never during breaking or deceleration. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of brice mijares Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 2:02 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Whiny truck I'd

Re: [BlindHandyMan] BHM convention

2007-02-12 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, I believe they just celebrated the second or possibly third convention, and if I'm not mistaken, they are annually. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 8:37 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] how do you loosen up a cassette tape?

2007-02-13 Thread Brice Mijares
I take the tape by one corner and either slap it down on the palm of my hand or on my thigh near my knee. I'll do this on both sides of the tape, and then try it. If it plays fine I leave it alone. If not, I'll take it out and smack it some more, then I'll put it back in the machine and turn

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding doors.

2007-02-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Phil, this is a good question I'd like to know more about. These sliding doors have gotten heavier since the double Paine glass became a standard. I thought ours had bad rollers, but I had a repairman out here last summer to replace the locking mechanism and I asked him why the door didn't

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: still staring at the floor

2007-02-24 Thread Brice Mijares
Never heard of a cork floor before. Was there some kind of a top layer like linoleum? Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/4It09A/fOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Home renovation not hindered by blindness

2007-02-24 Thread Brice Mijares
Don, you can get a hold of Toledo Free Press Staff Writer [EMAIL PROTECTED] and maybe he can get you the contact info. - Original Message - From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind handy man blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:38 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Home

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Home renovation not hindered by blindness

2007-02-24 Thread Brice Mijares
is this the one your speaking of? Don, you can get a hold of Toledo Free Press Staff Writer [EMAIL PROTECTED] and maybe he can get you the contact info. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:03 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread Brice Mijares
Why don't you buy a lighter. They make several ones about 7 to 9 inches long. It has a trigger that generates a spark when pulled that ignites the Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Yahoo! Groups gets a make over. See the new email design.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] VIP 2005 Talking thermostat behaviour

2007-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
-5888 voice (504) 736-9620 fax (866) 743-5663 toll free [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: My talking thermostat stopped talking I've already talked to someone

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Flexible Pattern Braille cells

2007-02-28 Thread Brice Mijares
what's wrong with clear dyno tape? They even make full sheets of clear dyno tape. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/0It09A/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/86xolB/TM

[BlindHandyMan] Does your gas grill burn to hot?

2007-03-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Last year I bought a new stainless steel gas grill for the back yard. Well I was disappointed with it because it burned to damn hot. It was fine for steaks and burgers, but to hot for chicken. Yesterday, I was at a family owned hardware store that was having a 50 percent going out of business

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question About My Gas Stove

2007-03-05 Thread Brice Mijares
really disappointed in gas grills. On the other hand, I all so bought an electric smoker, Love it. They all so make some fine propane smokers. To keep this on topic. I haven't found a good handy way to keep the grill a fix for the heat. Don - Original Message - From: Brice

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sliding screen door rollers

2007-03-07 Thread Brice Mijares
Also, you don't have to order the rollers from the manufacture, OSH and most hardware stores carry the rollers. The last time I bought some new rollers, they were better than the ones that came with the door, they were steal rollers. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keeping Grass Off A Fence

2007-03-09 Thread Brice Mijares
This is where you need to have a good relationship with your neighbor. I'd ask him to spray a 4 or 5 inch border using roundup along the fence line once in a while. Doing this would also eliminate the use of a weed whacker along the fence line. I'd even offer the use of my own roundup.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fence grass

2007-03-13 Thread Brice Mijares
Personally, I'd be afraid to put diesel gas or any kind of oil on my lawn. Some damn environmentalist may call the police and I'd get ticketed for contaminating my soil. Believe me, this can happen in California. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great

[BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question

2007-03-14 Thread Brice Mijares
I have one of those deal you push around over the lawn to spread granule fertilizer evenly. Can I put lawn seed in it and spread seed over my lawn to thicken it? Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a different lawn question

2007-03-15 Thread Brice Mijares
the spreader, I would think you would have a hard time getting a uniform distribution and you would likely get too much seed in the area covered. Yours Truly, Clifford Wilson - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

[BlindHandyMan] solar heater

2007-03-18 Thread Brice Mijares
Yesterday I hooked up my solar heater for my swimming pool as the day time temps have been in the 80's out here. After hooking it up and turning the pump on I heard water leaking. So I called my wife out to see where it was leaking. At the top end of the panels there is a piece of PVC pipe,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] solar heater

2007-03-18 Thread Brice Mijares
Brice Mijares wrote: Yesterday I hooked up my solar heater for my swimming pool as the day time temps have been in the 80's out here. After hooking it up and turning the pump on I heard water leaking. So I called my wife out to see where it was leaking. At the top end of the panels

Re: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
if I can be of any further assistance. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:32 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem Over

Re: [BlindHandyMan] extension cords

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
Good question, I'm no electrician, but I'd probably put the higher rated extension cord first. I was a welder before I went blind, and the more lead you added, the more amperage was needed to complete and identical weld further away. - Original Message - From: Rob Monitor [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
A standard washing you balance it by standing in front of the washer, and by grabbing the top back of the washer you pull towards you lifting the rear off the ground a few inches, and lowering it back down. That's how I do mine, this should be done a couple of times a month. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm not sure about all washing machines, but Kenmore's are more or less self balancing. Like I said in an earlier post, lift the rear portion of the washing machine off the ground a few inches and lower it back down and this balances it. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Off balance upright washer

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
I had a service guy tell me to do it a couple times a month. He said the transmission will last damn near for ever when kept in balance. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 12:44 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] automatic water sprinkler problem

2007-03-21 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay Jeff, that makes sense. No I don't have to blow out my lines, I live in California.Is the valve the vary top piece that you'd turn to manually turn it on, the piece that has two wires coming off the cap? - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fixing a Chair with a Loose Cross Rung

2007-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
Gorilla glue is perfect for fixing loose rungs. Make sure to remove as much of the old glue as possible. After you've applied the glue and stuck the rung back in, place a rope around two outside legs and make a tourniquet with a stick or something so you can tie it off. Leave it set up like

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fixing a Chair with a Loose Cross Rung

2007-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
I forgot to mention wetting the wood before applying the glue. I have 6 chairs with these rungs , and I think I've fixed everyone of them, and the gorilla glue holds up better than the original glue does. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] CLR Power Plumber

2007-03-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Lets hear it. Post how it works. Personally, whenever my shower drain or sinks start slowing down, I add a couple table spoons of lye to the drain and that clears it up. - Original Message - From: Glenn and Janaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [SPAM] [BlindHandyMan] Electric Motors Explained.

2007-03-31 Thread Brice Mijares
I was writing a message in Outlook express when my email client alerted me that a message arrived in my in box. As soon as I was finished with my message, I was automatically back in my in box, and there was no new message. This perplexed me as I new I heard the little jingle letting me know

Re: [BlindHandyMan] kiss

2007-03-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Who in the hell is this person, and what the hell does this message suppose to mean? - Original Message - From: mardal dugal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 7:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] kiss it was a kiss to brice mijares

Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat

2007-04-03 Thread Brice Mijares
check out www.talkingthermostats.com - Original Message - From: Richard Sherman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 3:16 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat Hi, I remember reading a while ago about accessible

Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat

2007-04-04 Thread Brice Mijares
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] accessible thermostat Hi, Thanks for the url. do you happen to have one? Rich - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:09 PM Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] myth busters was PB Blaster vs. WD 40

2007-04-04 Thread Brice Mijares
before w-d-40, we use to use a product called Liquid Wrench. Does anyone else remember this stuff? It worked pretty damn good for the times. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones

2007-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
It's more than likely you'll have to carry flood insurance. So check out what flood insurance cost in that area. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 8:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones

2007-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
Being that this house is in a flood zone, you should be able to buy this home below market value. - Original Message - From: jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] flood zones it means no insurance

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gray water

2007-04-24 Thread Brice Mijares
Also, you may see if it's against the law to run gray lines in your state. Gray lines use to be legal here in California, but if I'm not mistaking, it's now against the law. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gray water

2007-04-24 Thread Brice Mijares
You can also go to a pool supply, and buy some real flexible inch and a half hose that is used for back washing the filter. After using it, it will flatten out and you can roll it up. and store it where ever you want near to where it's hooked up. I think I paid somewhere around a dollar a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leatherman

2007-04-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Where would one buy such a tool as the leatherman? To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday

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

2007-04-25 Thread Brice Mijares
A couple of years ago I bought a VIP 2001 talking thermostat, and was very pleased till yesterday. Last summer my air conditioner didn't seem as if it was running as well as it did in previous summers. So we received a flyer in the mail for servicing your central air, and set up an

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

2007-04-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Hi Dan, I have the VIP 1001. I have a gas furnace, and central air.The technician took a look at the thermostat by removing it from the wall and inspecting it, and said it was only capable of running a one stage unit. Another words, both heat and air would start out at a low speed, and stay at

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

2007-04-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, I'll go to there web site and check it out. Thanks for the info. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] keep in mind when buying a talking thermostat` Brice,

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

2007-04-26 Thread Brice Mijares
I didn't know I had a 2 stage unit till the service tech told me so. What really pissed me off, was the electrician that I paid to install the thermostat. He'd should have known I had a two stage unit, and the thermostat was a single stage unit. - Original Message - From: Kevin

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

2007-04-26 Thread Brice Mijares
I really don't know how to respond. All I know is what the technician told me. He also said that on the back of the thermostat itself has some lettering where wires are indicated something like G-1 R-1 Y-1 ETC. The thermostat I have don't have wire lettering for the 2 stage to run the

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

2007-04-26 Thread Brice Mijares
Bob, all I can go by is what this tech said, and he said the thermostat was not fully capable of running my unit efficiently. So he put a jumper in that would make it run at the higher speed. If you went to smartwaysolutions.com you'll see there is 2 different talking thermostats offered, one

[BlindHandyMan] more on the talking thermostat

2007-04-26 Thread Brice Mijares
I just received a reply from smart way solutions on my thermostat dilemma, and here's what he told me. Brice, we are working on a VIP model that should work just fine on your system. If you will remind me in two weeks I will let you know if it is available at that time. We are in the testing and

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

2007-04-27 Thread Brice Mijares
After talking to Smart way Solutions, it wouldn't have mattered at the time as Smart way solutions didn't have a 2 stage talking thermostat. They do have now in beta which should be done with it's testing in a couple of weeks. - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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

2007-04-27 Thread Brice Mijares
Actually you can tell by just listening to it. The furnace starts off at a lower speed, then after about 5 minutes or so, it will jump in to a higher speed. Then when it gets near the desired temperature it will drop back down to the slower speed. Keep in mind once the desired temp is

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

2007-04-27 Thread Brice Mijares
Bob, you must of miss my first posting on this subject. I bought the talking thermostat no more than 3 years ago. The reason I had the service tech out here was I noticed over the past 2 summers, and especially last summer when we here in California had a killer heat wave that my unit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves

2007-04-28 Thread Brice Mijares
Check Maytag's web site, or give them a call. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 2:40 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Braille Overlays for stoves Aloha

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes.

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Whenever we buy any kind of paint or finish, I ask what is needed to clean the brushes. Most of the time they say mineral spirits, or warm soapy water. I prefer just using paint thinner. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes.

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Max, I believe it will say on the can what's best for clean up. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cleaning Paint brushes. The can of stuff is out the shop so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations

2007-04-29 Thread Brice Mijares
What a strange choice of words for faucet. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:55 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen Counter Top Renovations I believe it's what those folks down under call a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] care of central air unit

2007-05-03 Thread Brice Mijares
Why not cover it with some kind of fine netting that will catch the fine particals , and just clean it once in a while? Call a place that services central heat and air, and ask what they recommend. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question about soaking the air cleaner oil foam in my new lawn mower

2007-05-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I don't know about the air filter, I suppose adding a little oil to the air filter would help collect dirt and dust. As far as changing the oil after the first 5 hours, I'd do it. The first 5 hours or so the oil gets dirty from the motor breaking in. Meaning fine particles of the moving

Re: [BlindHandyMan] So Frustrating

2007-05-06 Thread Brice Mijares
Have you tried unsubscribing and resubscribing? - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handy Man Yahoo Group blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] So Frustrating I am so darn frustrated right now, I just

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