Re: [BlindHandyMan] pouring cement stairs.

Since we're on the subject of pouring concrete I have a project that could use an informed tip. The sidewalk section that butts up to the bottom of my concrete steps into the house is badly shifted and I want to replace it with a newly poured section. The shifted section is 36 by 24 and of

[BlindHandyMan] Precast Modular Cement Steps - Was: pouring cement stairs.

Art, My late wife's parents have a precast modular concrete stoop for their home and it seems to be just fine. They got it almost twenty years ago and I've never noticed shifting or break down of any kind. Of course, like anything, they bought this product from a well reputed individual who

[BlindHandyMan] Digging Safely, What's Under Your Grass?

Hi All Yard Work Season is Here - What's Underneath Your Grass? Don't put yourself at risk. Use new 811 Diggers Hotline this Memorial Day weekend. Madison, Wis. (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 17, 2007 -- Doing some simple landscaping or yard work can be a relatively enjoyable time when the weather is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] fraud is close to real, attention please!

I think it will do just that my friend. David Ferrin Personal Email Address [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] fraud is close to real, attention please! I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pouring cement stairs.

Hi Bill, Examine the spacing between the other sections, you will want to get similar spacing for the sake of appearance. Usually the spacing will be a three quarters thick board, commonly a strip of plywood or a length of so-called 1 by 4. These may be left behind often because they are about

[BlindHandyMan] pre cast cement stairs

art had asked the question if anyone has had pre cast cement stairs. I have two sets, pre installed by my Mother In Law when she owned this house and I was here when the small crane set them up. each set of stairs has a 4 inch foundation underneath it.. each set of stairs had pre punched

Re: [BlindHandyMan] regulation height of a basketball hoop

I have to toss this in. about regulations. then apply it to who is playing basketball. I enjoy listening on the TLC channel sometimes to a gentleman named Matt. He is a dwarf living on a small farm in Oregon and his thoughts on regulation anything is very interesting. think about. we want

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Monkey wrench

Lee: It's a corruption of the inventor's name. Enjoy. Wrenches By Mary Bellis Crescent wrench A wrench is a tool - the English call it a spanner - that is usually operated by hand, and is made for tightening

RE: [BlindHandyMan] pre cast cement stairs

and it is not a fault of the stairs but the footing underneath the stairs. which as settled on the left side. None of these stairs shows any wear and they were installed in 1979.Lee -- Ducks? What ducks?? __ NOD32 2290 (20070524) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus

Re: [BlindHandyMan] safely digging holes, was How To Install a Basket Ball Hoop

The utility lines are usually right along your property boundary. When you call the toll free number before excavating, all utility companies are notified and will come out and mark their lines so you know where not to dig. In cases where one of their lines is on or through your property,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Monkey wrench

thanks for this excellent research on wrench's.Lee -- Ducks? What ducks?? 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] pre cast cement stairs

I forgot to mention. our outside cellar stairs are pre cast as well and have held up great since 1979.Lee -- Ducks? What ducks?? 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

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pre cast cement stairs

and it is not a fault of the stairs but the footing underneath the stairs. which as settled on the left side. None of these stairs shows any wear and they were installed in 1979.Lee -- Ducks? What ducks?? __ NOD32 2290 (20070524) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32

Re: [BlindHandyMan] safely digging holes, was How To Install a Basket Ball Hoop

Hi all, when I bought my first home in 1975 we found a metal 6 by 6 pole. maybe 4 feet tall sticking up in our back yard. the markings on it were by New York Telephone which is now Verizon. Like Jennifer we wanted to put in a garden but I must say unless you have a sighted person to read off

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pre cast cement stairs

I will try tomorrow to contact the company in this county about what type of stairs. I have for pre cast and how they do it. all I know is like I said since the install in 1979 I am told by sighted family there is no cracks or other problems with these stairs. . any of the three sets the

[BlindHandyMan] Removing Stains Tips and Techniques

Hi All Beer Stain Removal Hints Beer stains are fairly easy to remove. If the stain is still wet, blot up as much as you can with a clean white cloth or paper towels. Never rub a stain. Mix a teaspoon of a good dishwashing detergent, such as Dawn, with a cup of warm water. Spoon some of this

RE: [BlindHandyMan] pre cast cement stairs

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Stains Tips and Techniques

This is great! Anybody know how to get ink out of clothes Betsy At 11:59 AM 5/24/2007, you wrote: Hi All Beer Stain Removal Hints Beer stains are fairly easy to remove. If the stain is still wet, blot up as much as you can with a clean white cloth or paper towels. Never rub a stain. Mix a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas? hell yes I got gas

If you called the Gas company, I bet they would be glad to bring a leak detecter and check it out. Don - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:40 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gas? hell yes I got gas The

RE: [BlindHandyMan] gas? hell yes I got gas

Hi Shane I have just had my regulator and gas meter replaced because of leaks. I would call the gas company to have them checked, they have a spray which can identify leaks. Regards Ray From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pouring cement stairs.

Thanks Dale, Some of the sidewalks sections have gaps far too wide between them; I suspect that either the concrete was put down after curing or 2 by 4 boards were used between when the sidewalk was poured. I need to do something about those huge gaps as well as fix the one section that has

[BlindHandyMan] Well, I did it.

Against the advice of many of you I went ahead and bought the shop smith. It looked like the best deal for me and after all I'm the one who will be using it. I just got the new building on Tuesday and the shop smith put together on Wednesday. Now I'm learning how to use it. I made my first