Re: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance

2010-09-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
Jennifer, very glad to read you are making good progress and also glad to hear you had some volunteers come by. the person who will be staying with you for a couple of months , well you do what is called bartering. also a side note in regards to your name and a correction to anyone else

[BlindHandyMan] evergreen trees

2010-09-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
If you can think of it what is the additive sometimes evergreens need in the ground to stay alive and perky/? I want to suggest this to my new neighbor to the North of me. she has I am told two big evergreen/ pine trees and for the first time in 13 years that tree has needles blowing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Who turned off the heat!

2010-09-06 Thread Lee A. Stone
If you were back near Buffalo Bob you might be doing a good auto polish on your snow blower. Lee On Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 08:55:54AM -0400, Bob Kennedy wrote: Ah the bad old days of living outside of Buffalo for too long... - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home owner insurance

2010-09-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
Hi Jennifer, may I suggest seeking a grant from a local community program. Like where i live it would be called Columbia opportunities. most counties thru the area of the states have these programs. also call that insurance company and tell them your plight lay it right out but you will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

2010-08-30 Thread Lee A. Stone
Not to drag this out forever but our problem is not so much the shower head but the smaller hand held shower head which is attached to a diverter and that little diverter is a pain in the but. it has as some of you know two buttonsand the lower button which controls the water to divert

Re: [BlindHandyMan] batteries

2010-08-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
is this the same in all battries that you can recharge no matter the brand or type? L On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 11:46:18AM -0700, Alan Paganelli wrote: Rechargibles are only 1.2V rather then 1.5V Alan Please click on: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alanandsuzanne/ There, you'll find

[BlindHandyMan] we have ice cubes

2010-07-20 Thread Lee A. Stone
with no repairs done or anything else we wake up this morning to a ice bucket nearly full. Now I belive in Miracles for sure or maybe like me this old machine is going thru its change but it works she can stop shopping for new ones. One final comment. if any of you have bought new

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
good to see you back here Cy. Just found some other friends who bough I think for $89 dollars a air mattress of heavier matterial from Walmart. It is a temp deal as they want a whole new bed but what they did was toss their queen sized mattress and just put this blow up air mattress on

[BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
We own a big I think 22 or 24 cubic inch Maytag sold by Sears years ago. all seemed to be fine until this week they replaced or installed a new water filter as apparently the light came on. okay oddly enough no othr changes were made except installing a new water filter which is from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 11:20 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? good to see you back here Cy. Just found some other friends who bough I think for $89 dollars a air mattress

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
Betsey, thre is like a metal wire loop which flips up or down that if it is not touching ice cubes in the bucket then the ice cube tray fills with water and later dumps until the same said ice bucket is full. This is one of those older Maytags a year or so ago you sent out the warnings

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
. The water running isn't always instant after flipping the lever back down. There is a timer in place and solenoids and all that fun stuff. Check this and see if everything is as it should be. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Sunday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator

2010-07-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
my question is would be how much cuhnter or shelf space Jim d your machines take up? and then how do you tore the end roduct? If you do not mind I'd like to take some o f the discussion off list. Might I email you Lee. thanks On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 04:45:11AM -0500, Jim Gatteys wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Considering building my own apple drier or dehydrator

2010-07-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
all this idea of dried fruit is making my stomach growl . so keep us posted Matt on how you make out. Lee \On Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 12:42:06PM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Aloha Matt, My friend made trays with extruded aluminum just like some folks use to make window

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Erecting another retaining wall.

2010-07-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dale sounds like quit the project. a question. what do you use in building that will hold this wall straight up or leanng for years to come.when I think of a retaining wall like the state highway department of transportation built along a main road nearby I was told they ran rods and

[BlindHandyMan] sump pumps-Lowes

2010-07-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
If you are in the market for a submerisible pump then I have been told that Lowes has a brand and I apologize but do not remember the name but it is a cast iron casng with a cast impeller which is on sale for less than $60. apparently it is a brand they will not carry any more and it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dan and all, we used standard decking boards whatever that is and we used 1/ qurter in ch carriage bolts as spacers 13 years ago and knock on wood after a couple of stan and paint jobs the deck is still in perfect shape . it does need to be jacked up ever couple of years because of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] down spout

2010-07-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
Lenny on the back of the house I changed from the original install and took away their elbows at the bottom and bought ten feet of sewer pipe and one 90 degree elbow and no problems. just pull that section off easy . rinse it out and reinstall. Lee On Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 01:38:55PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box

2010-06-29 Thread Lee A. Stone
, Lenny McHugh wrote: Most likely a square drive screw. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 12:29 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box well

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-29 Thread Lee A. Stone
cats as you know have their own way of doing things. so for some the scratching posts which I have done before made out of willow works just fine and then some cats apparently look at this work you did in building a scratching postand think excuse me.. .L On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at

[BlindHandyMan] the name of the screws with the tool in the box

2010-06-28 Thread Lee A. Stone
well I want to go to Lowes to morrow and get a box of maybe 3 inch screws as we are putting up a replacement section of our stockade fence. what I am looking for I know we talked about before on this list. the little tool for your power screw driver comes in the box of screws. am I

[BlindHandyMan] painting paneling

2010-05-13 Thread Lee A. Stone
I thinkit was Clifford and Jennifer who spoke of painting paneling. did you really do it and if so how did it turn out and what did you use for paint. did you use like the little foam sponges on a stick t get int the grooves ? thanks Lee -- The honeymoon is over when he phones to say

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Room addition

2010-05-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
sounds like a fantastic job well done. thanks for sharing. Lee On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 09:37:48PM -0500, Ron Yearns wrote: Well folks am I getting old or just worn out? The contractor is all finished except for putting in the correct door and some paperwork. We are both ready for the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] television remote control

2010-04-14 Thread Lee A. Stone
Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 1:26 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] television remote control Hi, I have a small television which I listen to thru some headphones. I also have a remote which in the past always like

[BlindHandyMan] television remote control

2010-04-13 Thread Lee A. Stone
Hi, I have a small television which I listen to thru some headphones. I also have a remote which in the past always like most must be pointed pretty much in a direct path to a small beam on the television. more recently it does not work that wayl I seem to have to nearly point the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Crashing Burning!

2010-04-06 Thread Lee A. Stone
and sunlight and a few small planting projects. build some small planters from milk jugs / cartons seeds are cheap and gardening is a great handyman/ handwoman way to rid of stress. Lee On Tue, Apr 06, 2010 at 05:10:50PM -0400, Spiro wrote: up your levels of vitamin D3, to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification

2010-04-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
In many older homes that stuff was used for flooring. that is why say back in the 70's when a mobile home was new it smelled so bad. I used to pick the dumps back then and a moble home plant was nearby and they dumped off sections of that over glued board. brought home the stuff to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] orientification

2010-04-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
:18PM -0400, Lee A. Stone wrote: In many older homes that stuff was used for flooring. that is why say back in the 70's when a mobile home was new it smelled so bad. I used to pick the dumps back then and a moble home plant was nearby and they dumped off sections of that over glued

Re: [BlindHandyMan] light weight handtruck

2010-03-29 Thread Lee A. Stone
look on the doctors side of that hand truck Lenny. if you use it only one time at a cost of $20 you save a trip to a doctor to fix your back. I have something similar but it is curved to move something like a heavy garbage pail. L On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 02:51:55PM -0400, Lenny McHugh

[BlindHandyMan] digging blind

2010-03-24 Thread Lee A. Stone
I just remembered the first time I dug as a totally blind person as attempt to put something together for a project I hope goes off on this property this summer. My Uncle needed a 100 foot trench dug because he was installing a gray water line for the washing machine and bath tub.

[BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

2010-03-23 Thread Lee A. Stone
Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of mine who just had a garbage disposal replaced by a local plumber. They have about a 5 year old modular home and it came with a garbage disposal. Only two senior citizens live there but the old machine went ker plunk and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
this. Cheers, Greg St. Louis, MO -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lee A. Stone Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:21 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal in our

[BlindHandyMan] Georgia Red Wigglers

2010-03-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
My chance to lower the high cost of curbside garbage service is going to be done by Georgia Red Wigglers. We have had a man here who will show us in his house how a simple operation or set up with these worms will handle a lot of the garbage. I do not have all the details yet but

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-21 Thread Lee A. Stone
in our house we are still behind the times so our garbaged disposal works like this. I tie up the bag to be disposed of, then go outside and put it in the big bucket and then on a thursday night take it down to the street for $54 a month. Lee On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 05:51:29PM -0400, RJ

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drum stick holder

2010-03-14 Thread Lee A. Stone
Lenny. why not a wooden holder that might have been set up for larger drill bits or something like that? Lee On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 07:54:50AM -0500, Lenny McHugh wrote: Ok, you drummer guys and gals, how long are drum sticks, brushes etc? My grandson is taking drum lessons and has a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!

2010-03-12 Thread Lee A. Stone
I think a Handy girl must have a working computer to list all her tools, jobs to be done,etc. so also think down the road about computers Claudia which you will lay your fingers on the screen , well they are out now but very expensive . Work related someday we can run a phillips head

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Recall: Gerber Legendary Blades: Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard

2010-03-11 Thread Lee A. Stone
we know Betsy you are the Messenger not the manufacturer . . grins. thanks for your research. Lee On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 04:04:25PM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Lolol, yes I know, I know. I only sent it because I thought maybe there was some safety guard missing or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Copper vs. PVC Pipe - Was: Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
I believe I am correct in saying many major cities do not allow any kind of plastic in side structures, p Mostly multi dwellings/ apartment houses and multi level buildings due to the gas the plastic emits at high temps during a fire? I would like to hear other comments on this.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dan,I hafve found the curb shut off two times here over the years and the town refuses to install a new one. I have put a tomato paste can over the end. the town had put in a shut off valve which stuck up a little. that round piece about maybe 3inches across? well two times I hit

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shark Bite Inline Valves

2010-03-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
Jewel you must have what I call a key right? a tee handle device with a notch at the end of a long rod? or are you talking about something else you can turn by hand or with a wrench?? Lee On Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 10:05:41AM +1300, Jewel wrote: Here in New Zealand, the road toby [[curb

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a dishwasher question

2010-03-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
loosen and then the latch was slotted for adjustment. Ron - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:14 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a dishwasher question I am asking this question for a blind friend

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system

2010-03-06 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dale, your post makes sense but a previous post you sejnt about affordable alarms makes sense too. and let me add that more Americans are carrying concealed and not today then at any time before. and for good reasons because judges do not do their job. end of my rant for now Lee

Re: [BlindHandyMan] lmidnight altert system

2010-03-04 Thread Lee A. Stone
I have been to state parks camping with some sighted family but my guide dog and I hafve gone finshing in the middle of the night by ourselves and I have no light perception . it would be helpfull if a park officer were to edxplain yes where the bathrooms/ latrines are and a waer

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pig tails

2010-03-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
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

[BlindHandyMan] Pig tails

2010-02-28 Thread Lee A. Stone
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 -- It takes all kinds to fill the freeways. -- Crazy Charlie

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric snowblower

2010-02-27 Thread Lee A. Stone
my new neighbors have one I do not know the brand but I am told it looks like back breaking work to move any amount of snow. the last storm we were just shy of 18 snow which was like moving concrete. myself I would be worried about stepping on the lead or extension cord and If I may

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Tsunami all clear message issued

2010-02-27 Thread Lee A. Stone
water is acting unusual Betsey . are we talking about what wash's up or more like a rip current? thanks.Lee On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 02:04:05PM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Wow, we are glad that is over. They are still warning us to stay out of the ocean because the water

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dan, was it hot water heat in the floors in the original Levit town homes on Long Island most are what are called a Cape cod styled home. . we have the same here in tis neighborhood but non have heat in the floors. Lee On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 08:01:42AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Lee A. Stone
also for those who live out inthe woods a littleyou might have a hot water heat system inside the home in the floors orradiators and as well down the drive way if one was using a outdoor wood furnace. We have one such cousin who builds and sells log homes. He has enough

[BlindHandyMan] electric heaters

2010-02-25 Thread Lee A. Stone
do any of you remember the name of the original small box type of electric heater which had a clay disc and a blowerbuilt in? I was going to look for one with friend but wanted to know the real name as there are so many copies being sold. thanks. Lee -- You will be audited by

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Lee A. Stone
Lets just say someone was to build a home on a slab they call a floating slab. is there a pipe that wqill last thru the changees or shifting ??Lee On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 01:31:21PM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: Lee, Yes, many of those homes did get radiant floors. However, it was a poor

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating.

2010-02-25 Thread Lee A. Stone
of it in an environmentally friendly way either. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Radiant floor heating

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!

2010-02-23 Thread Lee A. Stone
call it Global warming or whatever but this is surely a weird winter a few days ago I could have worn a windbreaker here in the Northeast and this morning we are held hostage by a rain/ snow sleet mix. . I am prepared here as are most of those who live with me . oddly enough I wonder

Re: [BlindHandyMan] my notions about gutters

2010-02-23 Thread Lee A. Stone
Cliff, take that idea to to the engineers. maybe converting a kitchen waste disposal system for the gutters? I do not at this time have heat tapes set up but Iknow of others who simply flip a light switch and those gutters remain ice free and hopefully the last of the leaves and junk

Re: [BlindHandyMan] my notions about gutters

2010-02-23 Thread Lee A. Stone
I also meant to say that I think those heat tapes for gutters are designed if you so wish to run part or all the way down the gutter. keep in mind I think they draw considerable electricity but when worried about ice backing up who is worried about electric costs. Lee -- April 1

Re: [BlindHandyMan] dryer parts from Sears

2010-02-22 Thread Lee A. Stone
around here we have a few appliance repair stores just check out the phone book for a repair man and purchase it from him that part should be around 25.00 or 30.00 at most - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 5:47 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fwd: Speaking of icicles!!

2010-02-21 Thread Lee A. Stone
so far there is dust on our roof rake lets keep it that way. one day closer to summer. L -- April 1 This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. -- Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Silicone Grease?

2010-02-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
saw. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 7:29 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Silicone Grease? I am not sure about aluminum windows Betsey but you do have a good memory. years ago Don

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Silicone Grease?

2010-02-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
somedbody maybe already mentioned it Betsy but that silicone grease can work good on the little wheels which are in the track or attached to sliding shower doors. Lee On Mon, Feb 08, 2010 at 06:15:59AM -1000, Betsy Whitney wrote: Hi, I'm clear that the grease will attract dust and the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Silicone Grease?

2010-02-08 Thread Lee A. Stone
I am not sure about aluminum windows Betsey but you do have a good memory. years ago Don Patterson suggested on the blind handyman show to use Silicone spray for my vinyl windows and it works fantastic. I did however find out it does not alast as long in the kitechen as one =

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Zip Car.

2010-02-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
we did not do it in Minnesota Jim but did further upstate ,NY with justa old wagon with two volkswagon care seats monted and a good mule of course now mule or horse feed is no longer cheap but she mowed the lawn, provided fertilizer as well as a job for the kids to do . and cannot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Repairing a hollow core door

2010-02-01 Thread Lee A. Stone
Might I chime in here and say in two houses I have had we had what was called a furnace room door which was a hollow core door but that door had factory cut slots for venting as behind the door which opened into a kitchen was the main heating system. a hot air furnace. . wait it had

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird boxes

2010-01-24 Thread Lee A. Stone
interesting ideas here and I think not 5 years ago the local Boy and Girl Scout troops help build many box's I think for wood ducks and one other species . Oh and at that time to help plant will branch's along the streams. and grinns abut getting up off some of those scraps. actually

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses

2010-01-24 Thread Lee A. Stone
Thanks for sharing Steve. a question ? do you use anything to treat this box once built and if so how long before you set it out. . I rmemember we built something years ago in scholl shop but I think it was during the winter to give time for the new boards to dry out from a staining

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bluebird house project

2010-01-24 Thread Lee A. Stone
If you are going to do all that Lenny then think of being a volunteer merit badge counselor . Lee On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 04:50:39PM -0500, Lenny McHugh wrote: Ray and Steve, you guys really have me going now. I printed both instructions. I have an idea from Ray's information about making

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses

2010-01-24 Thread Lee A. Stone
STEWART CnD MODERATOR AT THE MARKET OWNER EMAIL; stev...@suddenlink.net - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] blue bird houses Thanks for sharing Steve

Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

2010-01-20 Thread Lee A. Stone
, 2010 at 07:25:14PM -0500, Lee A. Stone wrote: yes it is a dual handle only idifference is it has a high neck on the faucet . I was hoping this was some new design. oh well stuff happens. thanks On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 06:52:18PM -0500, RJ wrote: Lee, to answer your

[BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

2010-01-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
Is it possible to put a new kitchen faucet on backwards? I hired someone who I thought did a good job to install a new high neck kitchen faucet it is a low end delta and did not go for the higher priced ones as I am told by several due to our hard water and sometimes excessive chlorine we

Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

2010-01-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
? If it is a single lever, most handles are to the right side of the faucet. If a double handles, most handle turn on toward you or away from the back flash or wall. And turn off usually pushed away from you or toward the wall. RJ - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

2010-01-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
can do it either way. I've heard quite a few stories where they don't care as long as the hot is on the left. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets

2010-01-19 Thread Lee A. Stone
it around...hahaha - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] newkitchen faucets yes it is a dual handle only idifference is it has a high neck on the faucet

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm

2010-01-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
are we talking about danger will robertson danger ? I'd suggest a motion alarm but how good are they really? anyone use a motion alarm? On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 10:54:31AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: Hey Paul, Why don't you also investigate some computer vision stuff with face

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Driveway Alarm

2010-01-18 Thread Lee A. Stone
did I miss something here? is this unitremembering a face it has seen before or are you talking about a unit for partial sighted folks?? sounds like a Nanny cam set up is it? Lee On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:52:30AM -0500, Dan Rossi wrote: RJ, for 200 bucks, it does the facial

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Propane gas.

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
I am told the new tanks cannot be over filled but when we first moved here in the middle 80's we had two propane tanks with thehigh collar on them. and on a very hot day all of a sudden we smelled the propane . a neighbor who is a fireman said to open the valve and to shut it back off

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
is it not possibloe for the polace you buy the 100 pound tank to have them come fill it and do so again when you call ? On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 01:45:20PM -0500, Edward Przybylek wrote: Hi all, I use a propane heater witha 20 LB tank in my garage to make it through the winter

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
and often times just swopped out. Bill Stephan Kansas Citty MO Email: wstep...@everestkc.net Phone: (816)803-2469 - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net Date: Friday, January 15, 2010 12:58 pm Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
also Bob I remember my Mom had a set of twin 20's or 30's on her large camper and where she wintered inKissemee Florida she had to simply flip a card up in the front window as a tanker came thru to top anybody off that wanted it. so smaller tanks can be filled from the big trucks. On

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes mistaken address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
well Joy let me just say you added some spark to the list today, and that is meant as a compliment. and yes, lets say a prayer for all soldiers for any country out there fighting. sadly one of thjem or more could end up on this list. Lee On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 02:52:17PM -0500, Joy Cyr

Re: [BlindHandyMan] base boards and painting

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
a question to which I do not know the answer. should Jennifer put something special like a bonding agent on the old paneling prior to actual panting? It would be helpful for this senior blind handman as this will maybe a spring project in this house.. thanks.Lee On Fri, Jan 15, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: Propane gas.

2010-01-15 Thread Lee A. Stone
speaking of propane does anyone know why several years ago they changed the fill part of the smaller tanks? we have had 3 5 gallon tanks we used for our campstoves and now even the campstove stoves we are told have a different hookup. is this another way to fill the land fills and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question for the car guys

2010-01-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
I would trust a blind man or woman on a computer before I would let someone from Dodge touch it. Lee On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 07:48:14AM -0500, Alan Terrie Robbins wrote: Bob, This is an excellent point. My experience with auto, or computer repair is unless you can duplicate the problem

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
7 we still pak snow on theNorth and West side of the house after the first few snow falls. does great for stopping some drafts. and for the bilco doors we cover them with plastic and pile the shnow on top of that. Lee On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 07:30:40PM -0600, William Stephan wrote: Yes

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
Dale, now lets be truthfull here. can you tell us what kind of termites could surviveon the tundra around you? grins. I cannot imagine any species of temites that could survive your sub zero weather. . and do I knot remember correctly back when we first started the list or am I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water question

2010-01-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
just thought of something. has anyone told you of a change in color of the water? Maybe tomorrow you can call your water department and just ask if they have made any changes. our problem here is not just the hardwater but they at times overload us on chlorine . I have filed com;plaints

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Blocking the wind.

2010-01-10 Thread Lee A. Stone
. He expressed concern about me having a heart attack, I was hoping his daughter-in-law would be impressed with all my hard work and muscles. Careful what you wish for! If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] new microwave

2010-01-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
we have a almost 23 year old Sharpe microwave/convectin set up which Iuse because it is labeled with high marksand a smaller but real nice small one. cannot think of the brand name but ittalks clear . Oh we bought the big Sharpe machine thru a rich plan food program and at that same

Re: [BlindHandyMan] testing

2010-01-09 Thread Lee A. Stone
test made it thru the snow and ice to upstate NY -- BOHICA: Bend over, here it comes again. .

Re: [BlindHandyMan] property dispute

2010-01-08 Thread Lee A. Stone
ah-ha. you bring up property/survey pins. . In my first two house we bought there was no pins discussed. however when we sold our last house the bank he had insisted on pins. and I loved it. the neighbor to the north who busted my butt about my bush's on her property was way off. the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Special Happy Birthday

2010-01-06 Thread Lee A. Stone
here you go bob chocolate cake on a platter made by a real blind handman.. Lee On Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 04:45:24AM -0500, Bob Kennedy wrote: Happy birthday Max. The candles explain why the fire department was called... hahaha - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A Special Happy Birthday

2010-01-05 Thread Lee A. Stone
way to go David. and save me some of that delicious cake. many more birthdays to you. Lee On Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 09:24:37AM -0500, Cathy Harris wrote: I know all of us as members of this great list want to wish David Ferrin a Happy Birthday. He celebrating his 21st birthday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] toilet supply line exploded

2010-01-05 Thread Lee A. Stone
so , except for a temp fix what is the benefit of using this flex line. ? Lee On Tue, Jan 05, 2010 at 06:49:59PM -0500, Bob Kennedy wrote: I had the same problem and mine was only a little over 2 years. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-04 Thread Lee A. Stone
are looking for. He could not remember the actual name, but he said you have to buy it from a plumbing supply store and that it is a white powder that comes in a bag. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday

Re: [BlindHandyMan] power drain cleaning story

2010-01-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
to my knowledge Lenny there is no longer any tool rental places in our county. there is one plumbing firm who has the contract for the roto rooter with those cutting blades and there is a woman who has the Lady rooter. she has a high pressured water blasting system. I thought we were

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
the tub. Lee On Sun, Jan 03, 2010 at 04:48:21PM -0500, John Sherrer wrote: Chlorine Bleach is a very good hair desolver. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-03 Thread Lee A. Stone
to unclog a drain is my shop vac. It has never failed me. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners thanks I might give that a go before

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pop up camper

2010-01-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
Ihave my own Coast Guard approved Life Vest Tom if you need a deck hand for that new sailboat. Lee On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 07:41:55AM -0800, Tom Fowle wrote: My wife's brother lives in Florida in a HUGE park for all kinds of mobile and manufactured homes. Many of the high end deals are

[BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over the counterbesides Mr.Plumber. I am referring I think to hair in one drain and not sure what they put down the kitchen sink. thanks. Lee -- Wanna buy a duck? .

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
for attaching a drill. It'll clean her out like new! - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners is there a more powerfull drain cleaner that we can buy over

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
to find this stuff, I'll warn you that when you are dissolving the crystals, you might have to use a hot pad or wrap the jar with something because it will get hot. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:23 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drain cleaners

2010-01-02 Thread Lee A. Stone
that I can do Betsy after dish's re done tonight. thanks. Lee On Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 08:05:49AM -1000, Betsy Whitney wrote: For the kitchen sink, have you tried baking soda, vinegar and boiling water? If it's grease, it may take a couple of treatments, but you might be surprised. Betsy

  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >