Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking thermometer or other solution.

2010-09-08 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Sheryl, Given that the beans are inside a drum that can be 400 degrees hotter than the actual beans, I think that some device that will speak the digital readout of the existing thermometers would be the easiest way to go since those thermometers are already installed in the big

[BlindHandyMan] Foaming drain cleaner

2010-09-07 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha all, Our bathtub is running slow and my husband brought home a product made by drano. It's a foaming product. The bottle looks very strange. It is split into two parts but the mouth of the bottle is open to both halves of the bottle so that when pouring it, the liquid will mix together.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-07 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Hi Lenny, Any idea what they do with them that would make them require that they be working? Just curious, Betsy At 03:57 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: Well, the old refrigerator that I am recycling through the ppl program almost totally let me down. They are picking it up tomorrow morning. There

Re: a very simple task? Sweeping your flors?Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch ligh

2010-09-04 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Blake, I think this is definitely a handyman question. If I am sweeping in the house, I will often sweep all the dust to a corner and then it is easier to get down on the floor and, using a papertowel or a cloth, you can push the dirt right into the dust pan. When you're done, you can

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Toshiba, Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers

2010-09-02 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers Units: About 41,000 worldwide Manufacturer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif. Hazard: The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn

[BlindHandyMan] Belt driven bicycles

2010-08-31 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha all, Some friends of ours are overseas and wrote that they bought a bicycle with a rubber belt instead of a chain. Another person responded that these kind of belts have been used in motorcycles for awhile, but are also appearing in the bicycle world. This may be old news to some of you,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

2010-08-30 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Tomato juice, and lots of it. Yikes, Betsy At 01:06 AM 8/30/2010, you wrote: What is the best way to clean up a skunk spray and can clothing be cleaned? I just got a call from my daughter her husband got sprayed this morning taking out the trash. The skunk was along side of his porch, this

Re: [BlindHandyMan] skunk spray

2010-08-30 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
simply wastes money and adds to the clean up. And that I can testify to from personal experience! Joy Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy my original artwork at: www.tigerfeathers.ca - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

2010-08-28 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I just have to say this before we have to change topics... Perhaps people will be able to download car-tones like we can ring-tones. And I wonder what they will cost, and how they will work it so someone gets paid to install them? Hmm, an entrepreneurial opportunity? At 08:18 PM 8/27/2010, you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Beware of that noisy hybrid car

2010-08-27 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Speaking of sounds, I think they should make the sound of horses clomping along. We had a bridal path near where I was raised, and loved the sound of the horses walking down the street to the trail. At 12:16 PM 8/27/2010, you wrote: yeah Jennifer but have you ever heard an ice-cream truck go

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water pressure low in shower?

2010-08-26 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Blake, I've had great results soaking the head in vinegar. I know it sounds a little weird, but it has kept my water-pick shower massage head working for over 30 years. Every couple of years I soak it over night in a bowl of vinegar. I've heard from others that 30 minutes is enough. Betsy At

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Thanks for all your help

2010-08-26 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Blake, This list is so great because everyone encourages each other to succeed. Absolutely amazing! Wouldn't it be great if the whole world took a lesson from all of us? Take care and happy building. Betsy At 05:53 PM 8/26/2010, you wrote: Hi Phil and others on the list, First of all i

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My Oreck Upright has Died!

2010-08-21 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Claudia, There is probably a reset button on your upright. I don't have an Oreck, but all of the vacuum cleaners I've had for years had a reset. Perhaps someone on the list who has one can tell you where it might be located. Betsy At 04:55 PM 8/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, After 8 Years, my Oreck

[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Electrical wire and sledge hammer

2010-08-18 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

Re: [BlindHandyMan] A sanding idea

2010-08-12 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Tom, This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing. Betsy At 04:42 PM 8/12/2010, you wrote: I've enjoyed my belt sander for a long time. But it doesn't work well for small stuff, or long thin strips. So I built a platform on which I can mount the sander on its side, and clamped down with a couple

[BlindHandyMan] Additional Recall info: Dehumidifiers

2010-08-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Additional Reports of Fires and Low Consumer Response Rate Prompt Reannouncement of Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifier Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today reannounced a voluntary recall of the following

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Buying a new Bed?

2010-08-06 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Claudia, You can purchase just a frame by itself. Some metal frames have adjustable height. The legs are kind of telescoping. The trick with those is to get them level. Some of the wooden frames I have seen already have holes that are supposed to be able to be used to connect to a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ceiling tile replacement

2010-08-05 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
HI Mark, Is this guy a contractor trying to get money off his rent? I asked a friend of mine who is a contractor and he said there may be some sort of tile out there like that but he's never heard of any such thing in thirty years. Betsy At 06:20 AM 8/5/2010, you wrote: hey gang have a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lee, Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I seem to remember that you could turn off the ice maker. I wonder if they turned it off when they installed the filter and forgot to turn it back on, or if they turned off the water valve and didn't turn it back on. Things to consider,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] No ice cubes

2010-07-18 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Sears as she wants a real repairman which will cost $120.00 to just show up. I'll use something else first. just ranting. Lee On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 07:36:12AM -1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Aloha Lee, Haven't had an ice maker for many years, but I seem to remember that you could

Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

2010-07-15 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Brice, You might want to check your seal and also check to see if the drainage paths are clear. Since it only seems to be on one side it makes me think that maybe it isn't level and the drainage isn't working properly. At 05:15 AM 7/15/2010, you wrote: I have a upright freezer that's

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I absolutely agree that my Tempur-Pedic is the best purchase I ever made too. I also like the fact that they are mold and mildew safe. I didn't have to buy special sheets. We looked at the number beds, but they didn't guarantee no mold or mildew. The nice thing about this one is that it

[BlindHandyMan] Recalls: Snow Blowers by Toro Muddy Outdoors Climbing Sticks

2010-07-14 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Snow Blowers Recalled by The Toro Company Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using products immediately

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing cured tightbond 3 glue

2010-07-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Hi Lenny, Is it a lot? How about a file? Betsy At 12:57 PM 7/13/2010, you wrote: I do not know when I spilled some tight bond 3 glue on my miter gauge. Is there any easy way to remove it from the metal? I really do not want to try and grind it off. It must have been there for a few months so it

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

2010-07-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Speaking of using existing things, my friend that I mentioned yesterday tells me that she has now made a dryer out of the cupboard above her refridgerator. She took out the bottom and the top and replaced them with screen. For heat She installed a light fixture inside to create heat and the

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

2010-07-09 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Matt, My friend made trays with extruded aluminum just like some folks use to make window screens. Then she could just take them out in the yard and squirt them off with the hose. She made a tent out of screen that was open on the bottom so it could just be set over the whole stack of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

2010-07-06 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Jennifer, I went online and could only find information about using it with wood. Maybe I missed something, but... Betsy At 07:17 AM 7/6/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, Will Gorilla glue work on metal? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

2010-07-06 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:16 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal Aloha Jennifer, I went online and could only find information about using

Re: [BlindHandyMan] cleaning metal door knobs

2010-07-02 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha David, If it's just basic day-to-day dirt and hand oil, I use pledge cleaner on a soft cloth. Shines them right up. Betsy At 06:57 PM 7/1/2010, you wrote: I've got some old door knobs and plates that cover the locking mechanisms that need some cleaning. Not sure what types of metal they

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard

2010-07-01 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products

Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house

2010-06-29 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC

2010-06-21 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
How about a scrubber on a long extension. Oh, and by the way. I believe that mold can grow on just about anything in the right conditions, but this is my experience from living in the tropics. At 09:48 AM 6/21/2010, you wrote: no not realeythe top 3rd of the windoe opens so i carn't reach

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Hello from Colorado

2010-06-18 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Cy, Glad you're back. Wondered what happened to you. Betsy At 07:30 AM 6/18/2010, you wrote: Hey Dale, Good to be back. My eldest daughter has been on my case for several years to move back to Colorado so her Daddy would be close by. (LOLLOLLOL) She is, by the way, nearly 50. I live in

Re: [BlindHandyMan] older homes - what to look for

2010-06-14 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Too bad this realtor seems to be more interested in selling property than honesty. I just can't imagine anyone thinking those windows are better, we had them in my growing-up house. oi... Betsy At 06:18 AM 6/14/2010, you wrote: The guy's full of it. The house I grew up in was of that type. The

Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] calibrating oven

2010-06-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lenny, Just a note about this. I complained that my oven was off. When the guy came out, he said that after the oven light went out and the preheated beeps sounded, I needed to wait until I heard the oven performed two more cycles before it was actually at the right temperature. He said

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: GE Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

2010-06-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Jennifer, I bet your son could set these things. I don't know much about the accessibility of any of them, but I think once they're set, they stay that way. At 07:47 AM 6/9/2010, you wrote: Hey Guys, Does anyone here use one of the outlet timers that you put in the outlet and then plug

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture eHow.com.htm

2010-06-05 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lenny, Never tried it on water marks, but have used that method successfully to remove tree pitch/sap from wood and tile. Betsy At 04:53 PM 6/5/2010, you wrote: How to Remove Water Ring Stains on Fine Wood Furniture | eHow.comHas anyone used this procedure? The other night I had a

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

2010-06-03 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
There are so many of these units, I thought it best to send it along. Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

2010-05-27 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Phil, Um, what kind of watch do you have? Betsy At 11:31 AM 5/27/2010, you wrote: I ask this question on the other list and got no answers. I forgot all the technical whizzes are over here. I have a four alarm watch that is on 24 hour time and I want it on 12 hour time. Does anyone know

Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.

2010-05-27 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Phil, I did manage to find a users manual, but of course there is no mention of how to solve your issue. However, perhaps if you call: * 866-674-3549 they can help you. They are in Arizona. * I have the user manual in a txt or pdf file that is quite readable with Acrobat, so if

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block

2010-05-27 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Jennifer, I absolutely adore my flat top electric stove. I've had it for ten years, and hope to never have anything else. Betsy At 02:02 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote: If I ever get to remodel the kitchen I will probably go for gas also. Though I am tempted by the smooth topped ones because of the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] stove top terminal block

2010-05-27 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Wow, I must have been lucky when I bought mine. I paid $600 for mine and it is a complete stove. I didn't know that dropping a pan on it would crack the top. Betsy At 02:10 PM 5/27/2010, you wrote: I know a lot of people like the cooktop stoves, smooth top as you call it, but I don't care for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

2010-05-25 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
It's the wood of choice here in the islands, and we definitely give it the moisture test. At 03:22 PM 5/25/2010, you wrote: Baked lumber is what is replacing pressure treated and other. It is baked in large ovens and it destroys the sugar in the lumber and sap. Nothing will eat it because

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Putting in a basement floor

2010-05-18 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Our trucks charge $300 for the hose delivery system. Betsy At 04:29 PM 5/18/2010, you wrote: It is possible to have concrete put in through a hose from a truck, but probably very expensive and would have to be done by a contractor. Probably prohibitively costly, the high end method. tom Fowle

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How do I grab the archives

2010-05-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Matt, This may not be the fastest way to do this, but it will get you there. Below this message is a link to the archives page. I have moved through it in two ways. You can type your query in the search box such as airconditioner. This will bring up lots of items including some from

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Re: list archives

2010-05-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
David, The link in the footer works fine even though there is a slash aftr it. Betsy At 01:09 PM 5/13/2010, you wrote: I haven't been doing much with it for a while now as some folks complained about it from like diy.com ETC. The mail archive web site is automatic and been doing it for several

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gloves

2010-05-11 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Jennifer, As someone else mentioned, it depends on what I'm trying to protect myself from, but I did buy a box of 100 non-latex gloves at my local drugstore for things like dealing with messy stuff. I also have some that are for using harsh chemicals. I think the regular gloves from the

[BlindHandyMan] Accessible appliances article

2010-05-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha all, Many times on the list we have discussed the accessibility of appliances. The article at the link below has both good and bad news. It's from Access World, which I believe is a publication from the American Foundation for the Blind. http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw110209

Re: [BlindHandyMan] door bells.

2010-05-04 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Julio, Yes, lots of places sell them. However, I bought a mid-priced one at home depot and it lasted about eight months. The one I bought has four D batteries in the base, and one in each of the two outside buttons. The batteries that go in the buttons is smaller than a triple a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-03 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha all I've never seen one of these things, but perhaps it could become something. If it's big enough and it can be cleaned, could it be a cabinet or perhaps a doll house? If it is much bigger, how about a place for a small person to hang out with her books, color crayons and a soft

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-03 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Dan, Yes, I remember the back ache I got from reading your original post, but I didn't know the shape or size of the thing, only the weight. I thought it might be hollow and wider. Hmm, back to the drawingboard, Betsy At 03:58 PM 5/3/2010, you wrote: Betsy, The pig is a five foot long,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] linking wii to internet

2010-05-02 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I'm so glad this subject came up. Scot, you mention using an Apple router. I have 3 PCs in the house and one Mac. I can connect my PCs to my router and get a wireless connection for my laptop. Router has external antennas and is a linksys. However, when I try to connect the Mac to the router

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wife isn't happy

2010-05-01 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I'm a supporter of self-preservation of my house and self-help for myself. That's why I joined this list. I'd ask another woman to borrow her eyeballs first. Hurrah for the list! Betsy At 07:29 PM 5/1/2010, you wrote: Spiro wrote: never show how easy it is, they don't. But what you do when

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell fixed

2010-04-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lenny, I'm so worried about things that fall out of, or jump across the room when taking something apart that I often work inside a cardboard box so that things can't get away from me. I also work over a cheap aluminum pan if I think I might have lots of little things such as bolts or

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Claudia, Your better half? Obviously he isn't the one carrying all the *** into the house. Perhaps you could have all the locks keyed to the same key? Betsy At 10:00 AM 4/23/2010, you wrote: Wow, Everything sounds so high tech. At my job, we have swipe cards; we have to swipe them

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bissell carpet cleaner

2010-04-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Lenny, I don't have that exact item, but something similar. When mine stopped working well, it was the connection between the end of the brush and the outer enclosure. I bought a new brush, about $10 and all was well. I think taking it apart to see what's happening will be okay. Mine

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove

2010-04-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove Units: About 200 Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway Hazard: The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents were

Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle

2010-04-17 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Lenny, Would it be possible to replace the black with a white? Sounds like a cheap grip. The only other thing I can think of is to wear a glove. Betsy At 01:51 PM 4/17/2010, you wrote: A friend of my wife is now using a support cane. The black grip similar to that of my old white cane is making

Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting black from cane handle

2010-04-17 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
handle I did not see the cane. I also thought about a glove but last week we had 90 degree weather. So I did not suggest that. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders

2010-04-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Linda, I agree with Dave's email. I have used both of those threading solutions. I keep the wire loop kind in my purse in case I am out somewhere and don't have the self-threading needles around. Before 911, I used to carry a self-threading needle in my purse, but not anymore of course.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] handywoman question- needle threaders

2010-04-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha, I think the web site was provided for the possible purchase of needles that are already threaded. I've seen the wire type needle threaders in the notions section of the grocery store. Many travel-sized sewing kits come with them inside with several colors of thread, a thimble,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sticky stuff

2010-04-03 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I use Fun Gum. I got it at the art store. At 02:52 PM 4/3/2010, you wrote: Hi List, Someone gave me some wonderfully sticky stuff a few years ago and I want to get some more but I don't know what it's called. You break off a wad of this stuff, roll it in a ball like chewing gum, and then

Re: [BlindHandyMan] drilling under sidewalks

2010-04-03 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Very clever. Great handy hint for all of us. Betsy At 11:49 AM 4/3/2010, you wrote: Well after a frustrating trip to Home Depot I acquired enough parts to water jet a pipe under our sidewalk steps. We have a outdoor post light fixture close to our front door and had one in the back yard. Due to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blocked drain

2010-04-02 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Usually 15 to 30 minutes and then run hot water for a full five minutes. I thought the hot water running was over-kill, but often the thing breaks open after about 4 minutes. Betsy At 06:16 AM 4/2/2010, you wrote: On this note, how long after putting nasty chemicals down a drain do I need to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

2010-04-01 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Oh Dan. I'm hurting just from reading your post. I think that device with the webbing is quite ingenius. I hope someone is keeping track of all these things so that Sofia will be able to truly appreciate her big strong, dedicated dad. Betsy At 02:48 AM 4/1/2010, you wrote: Yesterday morning,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

2010-04-01 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
He probably figured he'd get it all done while he was young and able. As a homeowner, I know it is never ending. Betsy At 12:38 PM 4/1/2010, you wrote: Dan! When you bought your castle in the clouds, did you give any consideration to all the future sweat and physical discomfort that you were

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changed subject: dish washing.

2010-03-30 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Blaine, I have a dishwasher because my other half thinks it is his job to wash dishes and they are not clean. I've been washing dishes for more years than I am willing to admit here, but I assure you that I will never forget how. There are some items that I still wash by hand. I must

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Brice, I have a Whirlpool conbo washr/dryer unit. There is a setting for heavy-duty wash which does something similar. I suggest that you try to find out how to set it for a permapress load if you're not sure what it is set on. Perhaps if you could find out the model of the washer, you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
, but I can comprehend it better if I read it myself. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] total trolly specifications

2010-03-25 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Lenny, I'll find my book and get this info to you tomorrow. Betsy At 05:40 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote: What is the dimensions of this beast? How high is the ladder and what is the wheel diameter. Doing more searching I could not find that information. With the spelling without the e only one site

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-25 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Bob, If I lived alone I probably wouldn't worry about replacing it, but in this household too many food pieces get into the drain. Yes, I do have a straner, but it gets removed when the water isn't running well. Betsy At 01:22 PM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Dale, they are on their way out.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-24 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Tom, It has a cord to unplug. I am going to get a pro to install a new one. I really appreciate all of the helpful and amusing comments that have been sent. Thanks as always, Betsy At 08:21 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Betsy, It may well not have aplug may be wired right to the box where the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-24 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
the Bone Crusher. 3 quarter horse, 10 year warranty, and at the time it was around $80. That was back in 2000. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press mailto:brailleit%40hawaii.rr.combraill...@hawaii.rr.com To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Air conditioner carrier.

2010-03-24 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Hi all, I have something called a total trolley. It can be a dolly, a cart or a step ladder. It will hold upto 200 pounds. I bought it online but don't remember where. I cost about $80. Betsy At 10:03 AM 3/24/2010, you wrote: Hi, I am finally back to you about the small fold up two wheeler that

Re: [BlindHandyMan] digital recorders

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
I have a Victor Stream. I use it for recording meeting. Some of the meetings are in large rooms and include several people. I also get a good recording over the phone. If I'm attending a meeting by phone, I will put the Stream in another room with a speaker phone. Then I can listen to it and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] garbage-disposals2

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
According to some, the less expensive the unit the louder they are also. Considering the length of time one uses such a thing, I can't imagine that quietness would really be an issue. Betsy At 01:56 AM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Not to drag this thread out but yesterday I talked to a friend of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
would I put the socket to turn it from the top? Betsy At 12:48 PM 3/22/2010, you wrote: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.commailto:blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
unplug also if that will make you feel safer. You likely will need some pliers to pull out what you can to free up the disposal. Ron - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:37

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
come over (smile) Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:00 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
-Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:15 PM To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Lololol, I think Sofia needs a trip to Hawaii. Betsy At 02:20 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: YEAH! BABY! Partay in paradise. It's been 25 years since I visited Hawaii so it's about time to go again. Don't worry Betsy, we'll supply the beer, you just need to give us a place to crash. We'll have that

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

2010-03-23 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Miranda, Have you considered an alternative to paint such as paneling or wallpaper? Just a thought, Betsy At 01:19 PM 3/23/2010, you wrote: Hi, We can guarantee there is no lead paint. This paint was put on in 2006, and we had the home inspected before making an offer. We have to strip

[BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile

2010-03-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Everyone, We are ready to have vinyl flooring installed in the kitchen. We discovered that the current vinyl was installed over some old flooring that my contractor thinks is what they call VCT. Does anyone know when they stopped using asbestos in such flooring? We may be able to remove

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

2010-03-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
-1000, Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press wrote: Aloha again, A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops off of the hose even though I have it tied

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Old Vinyl Composite Tile

2010-03-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
surface to lay your new vinyl, you may need to strip the floor down to the subfloor and lay sheets of underlayment first. Blessings, Tom From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-22 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
: Get a socket wrench and turn it from the top. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 23:33 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal There doesn't seem

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-21 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
There doesn't seem to be anything caught in anything. The hatchet-head looking things turn freely. I'll get a wrench tomorrow to see if I can turn it from the bottom. Betsy At 06:24 AM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Hi, Those blades are to turn without resistant. They direct the food into the

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-21 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
We pay $25 per month and most of our garbage goes out to the compost. We don't actually have garbage collection here. You have to hire someone to hall it away. The dump is about 12 miles so it's worth the cost to me. Betsy At 01:36 PM 3/21/2010, you wrote: Wow, $54 per month? We also do it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Molded Bathroom Walls!

2010-03-21 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Hi Claudia, I have those in both of my bathrooms and love them. Depending on where one lives they may be costly, but here I can get a replacement for about $200. When we had to replace a washer in our tub faucet, I priced a replacement because it was a good possibility that the enclosure was

[BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-20 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha everyone, You know, I wanted to replace the garbage disposal when we did the kitchen, but I lost that one. Today the unit only hums when I turn it on. I remembered that I had taped the wrench to insert at the bottom to turn it on the inside of the old cabinet and for got all about it.

[BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

2010-03-20 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha again, A few weeks ago we discussed solutions for keeping water from splashing when it drains from the washer. I took the suggestion to cover the end with a nylon stocking, but when it gets full it pops off of the hose even though I have it tied on and have a rubberband looped around it

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-20 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
. Once inserted use a pair of pliers or something to turn it back forth Al -Original Message- From: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 4:41 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Washer drainage hose lint catcher

2010-03-20 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Thanks Dan. I'll try Sears or the local hardware store. I had to laugh because when I was asking about it at Home Depo, the woman who was helping me said she didn't have it but that it was a great idea. She was going to try a nylon stocking on hers. Betsy At 02:47 PM 3/20/2010, you wrote:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rent or own, that is the question

2010-03-17 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Terry, Well, you could buy one and rent it out to others for less than the rental place and then you'd have it if and when you need it. It may be one of those things like when you throw something away you need it the next day, but if you don't have it you'll need to keep renting. Betsy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Renovating my kitchen.

2010-03-13 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Aloha Blaine, My only comment at the moment is that I would definitely raise that electrical socket rather than having a hole that the cords pass through to be plugged in. First, if it is a socket that you use for more than two things you'll be crawling underneath that counter and it will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternatives for Outlook Express!

2010-03-11 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Claudia, I've been using Eudora forever. You can get the version that most of us are using at: http://www.eudora.com It's free and there's a really good blindeudora users list. Betsy At 08:55 AM 3/11/2010, you wrote: Okay, So, we're having a bad week here, with computers and such. First,

[BlindHandyMan] Recall: Coil Nailers Noncontact Electrical Tester

2010-03-11 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Name of Product: Coil Nailers Units: About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga. Manufacturer: Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan Hazard: The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways,

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

2010-03-10 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
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