Sighted people look at things to see them, but they just don't get
that we are looking with our fingers. I ask them... So, didn't you
look at the table to see what it looked like?
As for shopping in the dark, I have no qualms about asking sales
people to open a package to let me see what is
Hi,
I have two of these double switches in my home. I only allow one of
the switches from each set to be used. I put a solid cover over the
other one. Then I can easily tell by the switch position whither the
lights are on.
Betsy
At 09:23 AM 1/16/2007, you wrote:
Do you have 2 switches on
I have vertical blinds. The string pull that allows me to pull the
blinds to the side has come off of the little wheel. It looks like
there is a way to take the wheel out and put the string back in the
groove, but I just can't seem to figure out how do do it. What's the
little known trick?
Aloha Listers,
The faucet saga continues. Now that I have replaced a bathroom and
kitchen faucet, The pipe that goes from the end of the elbow to the
outside in the bathroom is leaking. It is PVC. I think it needs some
teflon tape or sealer but I don't know what to use. I didn't even
touch
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From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.com[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com
mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] leak under the sink
Aloha
Aloha,
I have decided that after trying everything and anything that
everyone suggested to stop the whistle in my kitchen faucet, that I
have had it and am buying a new one. I would like advice as to what I
might buy that is likely to last just about forever. A couple of
friends have suggested
Aloha,
Free Matter isn't supposed to go fourth class. It is supposed to go
first class just like any other package.
The flat rate boxes go just like Priority mail. I often use a flat
rate or Priority Mail box and put a Free Matter label on it instead
of postage. My post person is the one that
Aloha,
The flat-rate boxes are based on what you can get in to the box. I
don't know the exact sizes of them, but I once mailed ten pounds of
fabric to someone in one of them. The rate is about $8.25 per box no
matter how heavy it is. I figure that if what I am mailing weighs
more than three
Aloha,
I have been using the click'n ship function of usps.com successfully
for about 2 years. I am totally blind so I can say it is fairly
accessible for screenreaders.
If you go to usps.com
you can sign up for an account. You then can choose what kind of
shipping you wish to do, Priority
Ooo, I'm shaking in my rubber slippers just reading this. We were all
silly and frantic because it was 59 in Hilo, Hawaii last night, grin.
Betsy
At 08:56 AM 11/30/2006, you wrote:
Below is a forcast for our weather today, I've already lost power twice
today. If I'm not around, this is why.
Aloha all,
My friend has one of those lamps with a large round magnifying glass
in the center with a tube-like light that goes around the outside of
the glass. Somehow she has managed to scratch the magnifying glass.
Any ideas about smoothing out the scratch?
Thanks...
Betsy
I just need to ask if you are sure it is in the vent? I had a mouse
in the wall in my kitchen and thought it was in the stove vent pipe
that goes to the roof. It was just lookin' for a home. Had nothing to
do with the roof. A little snadk of peanot butter on a lovely wooden
slab solved it.
Aloha Jim,
I would make sure that your fan filter is clean. Do you have a gas or
electric stove? It's been my experience that gas stoves create more
of a greasy film on ceilings and tops of cupboards. If you fry a lot
of food, you can only prevent build up. If it is kind of bad, you can
use a
Robert,
We have shelving from Cosco. They are like very heavy wire and each
shelf will hold 600 pounds. They are almost five feet long and
seventeen inches deep. There are six shelves. You can also make them
only three shelves high and almost ten feet long. They have really
heavy-duty rollers
A Great idea, Robert. And when we get those ideas across, let's give
them a show that includes women. You should see the look on the faces
of clerks when my husband and I go to the hardware store and I tell
the clerk what we need. My husband is perfectly happy not to be the
handy person in our
If cooking time is an issue, you might go for two ten pounders
instead of a twenty, assuming that you have room in the oven.
At 05:04 AM 10/19/2006, you wrote:
Hi John,
a 15 pounder should do the trick, unless you have real huge eaters! If you
like leftovers, then go for a bigger one!
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Ah, got it...
Betsy
At 09:16 AM 10/18/2006, you wrote:
Betsy,
They probably will if I ask, we have a personal policy of trying
to fix stuff our selves, that's why our rent is very cheap and
has remained so for nearly 35 years.
May have to ask for professional help if I can't figger it out.
Tom
Tom,
Don't feel bad. One time someone asked me to use a device that forced
air into the sink drain to clear it for her. So, being a kind soul
that I am, I proceeded as she instructed. It was an old house and the
air pressure blew the pipes off at the back wall. Hmm, had to call the pros.
At
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 4:02 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bugs
Living in Hawaii, I think I may be an expert on this subject... grin.
I have
Living in Hawaii, I think I may be an expert on this subject... grin.
I have pets and for about 15 years I have used something called
Harris Pills. I think they have other names, but basically they are
boric acid tablets. The powder is really messy and gets gummy if it
is in a moist place. The
Here is a previous message that may have what you need.
Betsy
At 11:52 AM 8/20/2006, you wrote:
Hi all,
I found this and thought it might be of interest to some.
Cy, the Ancient Okie...
Need some instructions?
User manuals have always been frustrating for me. Many products come with
hefty
Boop,
I hope you try the mountain dew. My friend said it worked great!
Betsy
At 01:56 PM 8/26/2006, you wrote:
Lee advised:
Not many bees or hornets swim
underwater.
I'm not too sure about these wasps. So
far, over a period of four or five nights, we have
used at least 2 full
Hi all,
We had yellow jackets when I was a kid. My dad always painted over
the spot where they had nested after he knocked them down. If they
came back they didn't nest near where they had before.
Betsy
At 06:17 PM 8/25/2006, you wrote:
n
Thanks Dale for the excellent posting on all those
Hi:
I had bees in the attic once and I was told that I needed to wait
until after dark when they were all inside before setting off a bug
bomb. Is it possible to put something like a brick over one of the
holes that you know about, set off a bug bomb in the other one and
then cover it with a
Aloha,
National Braille Press has a book that I think is called the IPod
Shuffle. I hear it's really good. Go to:
http://www.nbp.org
Betsy
At 07:09 AM 8/6/2006, you wrote:
Is there any way to make an IPOD accessible? If wrong place please advise
Dale
[Non-text portions of this message have been
Aloha everyone,
Step 7: See if you have a Free Cycle list in your area. I am always
amazed at the things that people are looking for. Maybe you can help.
Step 8: Lots of art classes and artists like things such as old wood
and pieces of pipe for creating that perfect piece of whatever art
they
Ray,
Would you say it is the same for propane?
Betsy
At 03:04 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi
If you have shut off your water heater for draining or repairs or to
conserve fuel while away on a trip, you must relight the pilot manually.
Steps:
1.
Set the gas-control knob to the Off position and turn
Wow! After reading this I feel like I should get an electric
waterheater. However, the cost of electricity is absurd. Thanks so much!
Betsy
At 05:17 PM 8/7/2006, you wrote:
Hi
SAFETY NOTICE
For your safety, propane has an odor added so you can detect leaks. You and
each person using or handling
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