[BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay, Last weekend we went to OSH to buy a replacement bulb for the porch light. I got help from one of the service employees. My wife pointed out a light fixture that was similar to ours so we got the correct light bulb. The light is suppose to turn on at dust and turn off at dawn VIA a

[BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
After reading about the recent post on compasses, it reminded me how one of these may help when using a leaf blower. I know in the past I'd get all turned around when operating a leaf blower. Well, now I'm in the market for a new blower. Do they make them any quieter? I'd like one that you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] old refrigerator

2010-09-08 Thread Brice Mijares
It's good to keep in mind when shopping for new appliances to ask if they carry off the old one if you buy from them. Here in California, I don't thing you can take used appliances to a land fill. Also, I believe people run adds that they'll pick up for free.

[BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Yesterday we pick up the correct light bulb for the front porch. I believe it was 40 watts as was suggested by the service a tenant. Came home and swamp them out. Turned the switch on and the light came on. This puzzled me as the censor should have known it was light out so the light

Re: [BlindHandyMan] front porch light

2010-09-04 Thread Brice Mijares
on, then it adjusts to the daylight. Regards, Mike - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] front porch light Yesterday we pick up the correct light bulb for the front porch. I

[BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
The light bulb on our front porch went out. Question; being that it has some kind of censor that turns the light on once it gets dark and turns off in the morning when it gets light, is it a special light bulb? My wife thinks so, but I don't think so. I think it'll takes any light bulb

Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks all.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] porch light

2010-09-03 Thread Brice Mijares
No problems with sub degree coldness here, I live in Central California. Hardly ever falls below 32 and the front porch is covered. Now, I have to figure out how to change the light bulb. It is shaped like an octagon with vertical strips of glass about inch and a half wide and about 6 inches

Re: [BlindHandyMan] changing settings

2010-08-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Personally I go to my yahoo groups, scroll down past all the groups, and there is some check boxes where you can set all active groups to no mail which takes affect quite quickly. I do this every time I'm going to be away from the computer more than a couple of days. Then when you are ready

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
No problem, I have a gas grill, a Weber, and a smoker. I use them all with no problems. You can even buy wire baskets with handles to flip your meats. For thicker meats you may want to have a talking thermostat on hand. Personally I use my gas grill for steak, hamburgers, and hot links.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
One more item I forgot to mention. Have a pair of glove with at least leather finger tips on them if you plan to cook anything in foil. this way you can use your hands to turn what ever in the foil.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd use silicone gloves with individual fingers if I \could find a pair, but so far, I've only found the mitten type. This way, the gloves could be washed in soapy water. - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik billgal...@centurytel.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
We're not talking about flammable gloves. A person using cloth gloves is taking a risk. Leather gloves will not burn unless you leave it on the grill. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
at Bath and be on - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill! I'd use silicone gloves with individual fingers if I \could find

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cooking with Gloves - Was: Using Gas Grill!

2010-08-30 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks RJ, I'll give it a look.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] minor freezer problem

2010-07-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Hi Betsy , I also thought of the same thing. I'll have to go buy another level, I dropped mine and broke it. Good thing it was one of those cheap 2 foot plastic levels. In the mean time I'll use a glass with water in it. smiles. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed?

2010-07-14 Thread Brice Mijares
Bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Bed? I would take a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] last to tip

2010-07-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Once I reboot, the issue goes away. I never get this message doing a cold boot up, just coming out of stand by mode.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gorilla glue and metal

2010-07-07 Thread Brice Mijares
Most latches, or hasp are made where the screws are impossible to get to once the pad-lock is on if mounted correctly. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE:

[BlindHandyMan] last to tip

2010-07-07 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm having a minor problem maybe someone can help me with. After coming out of sleep mode or stand by mode I hear the following. A USB device has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it, click on this message for assistance. Being that my wife is sighted, I asked her to click on it,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Clamping system

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Are you talking about a bar clamp, also called a pony clamp?

Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
What I know about these other alternative is that they use a heat pump, and depending where in the states your located, they may not be cost efficient. - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] airconditioners

2010-07-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, you are correct. Here in California, usually if you have a heat pump, it runs both heater and air. Gas is cheaper to run than electric.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck board screws

2010-06-23 Thread Brice Mijares
You can take a grinder and grind the heads off, then lift the boards up, and with some vice-grips you can unscrew the remainder of the screw. - Original Message - From: Eric rics...@nycap.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:53 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC

2010-06-21 Thread Brice Mijares
Grow wings? Do the windows open? maybe with the window open you can wash the mole away.- Original Message - From: Carl carl...@googlemail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 12:02 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] moald growing on new PVC hi thair i'v got

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?

2010-06-17 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd start by calling your county health department and asking them which direction to take. - Original Message - From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 6:52 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold? Hi, how do I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Testing for Mold?

2010-06-17 Thread Brice Mijares
Before I paid anyone to come out, I'd have a friend come over and look for visible signs. You can see mole growing on the walls. It's under the house where you can't see it unless someone goes under and takes a look. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Claudia

Re: [BlindHandyMan] warranty

2010-06-14 Thread Brice Mijares
You Bet! The ice makers are around A buck 50 each, and I was told the new PC board was 200 dollars plus in each instancethere would have been a service charge, plus labor. - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To:

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

2010-06-14 Thread Brice Mijares
I noticed that too. The agent would be the first change I'd make. He's probably the agent representing the sellers. So he wouldn't be looking out for your best interest. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] outlet timers

2010-06-09 Thread Brice Mijares
good question, I doubt any store bought one would be accessible. Wonder if any of the blind specialty stores have one? I wouldn't mind having one. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Roots In Water Line

2010-06-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Water lines and sewage are two different animals. Pouring salt down the drain goes out the sewage pipe. If roots worked it way in the the main water line coming into the house there would be evidence where the roots are entering the line due to the constant water pressure. __

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shut off valve

2010-05-26 Thread Brice Mijares
I had a bathroom fosses that needed replaced and when I opened the cabinet door below the sink, I discovered that there weren't any shut offs. So I went to Lows being that it was the closest and asked for the shark brand and was told they only carried Gator Bights. So I bought 2 and haven't

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sorry if this is off topic. it's regarding my computer

2010-05-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Usage Instructions All functions are accessible different ways: 1. Via user customizable key shortcuts, the default shortcut is CTRL+F2 2. Via web context menu, mouse right-click within the page or on a focused page element 3. Via the WebVisum's status icon (bottom-right) 4. In case you are

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gloves

2010-05-11 Thread Brice Mijares
depends on the chore. What are you trying to protect your hands from? - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:53 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gloves Hey Guys, What kind of gloves do you all

[BlindHandyMan] gloves

2010-05-11 Thread Brice Mijares
harbor freight, OSH, or any hardware store will have a good selection of gloves. Personally I go to Harbor Freight due to there low prices. They have gardening gloves, leather gloves, cotton gloves, and you can even buy surgical gloves for a lack of a better term. I like to keep a pair of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-06 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, what would be fun if you had sight, would be to use a carbon arc set up to cut the puppy up! But it can be dangerous and a fire hazard. You use a carbon arc lead and stick a carbon rod in holder and where it holds the carbon rod there is a series of holes, maybe 4 or 5, I can't remember.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites.

2010-05-05 Thread Brice Mijares
You are correct. You can't use a cutting torch to make a clean cut on cast iron. - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin pcfrank...@charter.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:04 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Freakin termites. Just as a point of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gazebo(s)

2010-05-05 Thread Brice Mijares
Can't you anchor the one you have down? - Original Message - From: Howard Traxler htraxl...@earthlink.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 11:16 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] gazebo(s) Does anyone know of a easy-to-build gazebo or a kit that's pretty

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock?

2010-04-22 Thread Brice Mijares
They also make these keyless door locks where a key fob is used to unlock the door. - Original Message - From: Michael baldwin mbaldwin...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:40 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Keyless Entry Lock? instead of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-10 Thread Brice Mijares
it. Once you start ignoring it because you think it is a tree branch, you might as well not even have one. From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:35 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay, this may be a knew one on me. What are tapping screws? Are we talking about something like an anchor bolt? At first, I thought maybe you guys were talking about self tapping screws, but when I read cement and brick, that was out of the question. - Original Message - From: Dan

Re: [BlindHandyMan] tapcon screws

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, so, do you you drill a hole with a masonry bit, lets say a quarter of and inch, then run in the tap con screw that's 5/16 to 3/8 of an inch? - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 7:36 AM Subject: Re:

[BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park in December. I had a regular trash can that I saved our aluminum cans that I always smash. Well last week, I went outside to dump some and couldn't fine the trash can. Some lousy sum bitch stole the trash can and all. Now

Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
. Or a good motion light might help. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 19:30 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector Can you believe this. We move into a senior citizen mobile home park

Re: [BlindHandyMan] security light with motion detector

2010-04-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Hello Betsy, I thought of putting one of those alarms that have a pull pin but decided against it. Once I'm in bed, I wouldn't want to get up and turn it off. With a 300 watt light being turned on by a motion detector or heat sensor and lighting that area like it was day time I think it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ladder hooks

2010-04-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Just remember, storing it outside can aid a thief with easier access into your home through a window. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:23 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ladder hooks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
mess with a lock smith. Just take it to any of the box stores and let them make a copy for you. Any time you bend metal and then bend it back it is weakened and you run the risk of breaking it off in the cylinder. Much more of a problem then. - Original Message - From: Brice

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
of breaking it off in the cylinder. Much more of a problem then. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must

Re: [BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-05 Thread Brice Mijares
I suggest you get a key made at your dealer's. If you don't have two keys to work the computer the key will cost about $75 compared to $25 to $35. RJ - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:37 Subject: Re

[BlindHandyMan] bent ignition key

2010-04-04 Thread Brice Mijares
A couple months ago I had my keys hanging off my belt loop and must have bumped into something pretty hard because the car key was bent nearly to a 45 degree angle. It's one of those keys that you can lock or unlock the car with. Can a lock smith straiten one of these keys out? __

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Hauling lumber.

2010-04-01 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, a few years back, you remove something from your basement. Was it a feul tank or boiler? Once you got it out of the basement, how did you get rid of it? Another words, how did you get it down to the street level? Pprobably to late now, but if I was in your perdictument, I'd have some

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-29 Thread Brice Mijares
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Andrus, Director Lutheran Blind Mission 888 215 2455 HTTP://WWW.BLINDMISSION.ORG -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 2:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

[BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Brice Mijares
Back in December we bought this mobile home. There is a wash room that had both a washing machine and dryer that the previous owner left. Both are in excellent condition.. Both units are made by World pool. I've never owned a world pool, just Kenmore's. With the Kenmore, a normal load took

Re: [BlindHandyMan] washing machines cycles

2010-03-28 Thread Brice Mijares
Thank You Betsy, I believe you are correct. The web site stated the newer models had double to triple cycles. Don't think they're energy efficient though. They use allot of water. Oh well, when my wife gets back IN Town I'll have her get the users manual out and give me the model number so

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
all over me. quite a shock when you're in a kitchen and not expecting it. so you have to install one where the draine goes then? Not a lot of friends have one. Might consider it later on in life when maried and have a family. Blaine - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, I was wondering what you were going to use this room for. I take it you don't have a garage? Also, what are the of your shop going to be? __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4974 (20100325) __ The message was checked by ESET

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right

2010-03-25 Thread Brice Mijares
This damn windows mail sucks! the spell checker left out the word demensions. - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares bricemija...@att.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Studly Do-Right Dan, I was wondering what

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Painting indoor walls.

2010-03-24 Thread Brice Mijares
The best product that I know to clean the walls before painting is called TSP or something like that. It removes all grease and etches the paint. But it sounds like you need to do some sanding first to remove the pealing paint. Who ever painted last didn't prepare the walls correctly. More

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-24 Thread Brice Mijares
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal how do these things work? I've seen some where they're in the sink but how do they work? Do you have to put them in the sink? Blaine - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:01

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares
Did you try turning it counter clock wise? Providing the motor turns clock wise, turning that direction would draw whatever is stuck in there deeper. Going counter clock wise would back it out, or at least free up the jammmed section . __ Information from ESET Smart Security,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-23 Thread Brice Mijares
After reading your last message, 30 years, yes, I'd say a new one is in order. Matter a fact, you'll be lucky to find a company that will guarantee one more than 10 years. I just bought one here this past December at Lows, it cost me just over a hundred dollars, half horse, and only 5 year

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Rescreening a long screen

2010-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
better to add a ornamental grad on screen door, this will help strengthen __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4965 (20100322) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[BlindHandyMan] screen

2010-03-22 Thread Brice Mijares
Damn, my last message took of before I could finish it. I was saying it would be better to add a ornamental guard to help strengthen the framing of the screen door. I learned this the hard way with my grand children. They'd try walking through the screen door instead of sliding it open.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2010-03-20 Thread Brice Mijares
Mine is a Allan wrench, somewhere around 3 eights of a inch. Can't be sure though, don't feel like looking for it. But we keep it in a rocker like drawer in front of the sink just under the counter top. In the old days, we'd take the broom handle and stick it down into the garbage disposal

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement floor update.

2010-03-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan also needs a latch on the inside of the basement door when Sophia starts crawling and walking. - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle fo...@ski.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Basement floor update. Dan, Put a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] need some serious help please read regarding my shower

2010-03-13 Thread Brice Mijares
I'd call whom ever installed the water heater, or who ever sold you the water heater. - Original Message - From: Julio and Los pintores De La Cumbia jmoro...@ca.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:01 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] need some serious help

[BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
I have a manual on 3 DVD's that I can't seem to listen to do to the software that opens the DVD. So I need to extract the audio so I can use winamp to listen to the manual. Can someone recommend a DVD audio extractor that is easy to use like CD extractor and any adjustments I need to make to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
-mar.commmailto:darrin.por...@united-mar.comm From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:20 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual

Re: [BlindHandyMan] DVD manual problems

2010-03-10 Thread Brice Mijares
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal?

2010-03-09 Thread Brice Mijares
my opinion is the bone color grout needs ceiled or it will discolor from dirt, mopping ETC. - Original Message - From: lvmumford lmumf...@uga.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] new tile floor- should I seal? Hello

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumming question

2010-03-05 Thread Brice Mijares
female iron pipe threads - Original Message - From: Dave Andrus dave.and...@blindmission.org To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:24 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Plumming question Hi, The question: what does f.i.p. stand for? The story behind the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pig tails

2010-03-02 Thread Brice Mijares
When I worked in the construction field we used the term pig tail for the end of a extension cord where it would allow more then one extension cord to be hooked up. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone se...@mailsent.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 02,

[BlindHandyMan] GFI's

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Back in early December my wife and I bought a triple wide mobile home. As most of you know, that would be in 3 sections joined together. On one of the outside sections, there is two full bathrooms. After we moved in I had a electrician friend of mine come in and restore power to both

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Labelling Tips

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
Victor, maybe you got a bad role? I've never had a problem with dyno tape working it'sself loose. I clean the area with soap and water and rinse the area with a clean cloth before hand. Maybe lay the dyno tape in a warm place before application to loosen up the sticky surface. - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] GFI's

2010-02-25 Thread Brice Mijares
somewhere which means open things up and really do some searching. Ron - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:36 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] GFI's Back in early December my wife and I bought a triple wide

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Alternative MP3 Players!

2009-10-30 Thread Brice Mijares
Good question, I've use the hell out of mine over the past 10 months or so. Dropped it a few times too. - Original Message - From: Claudia cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Cc: blindt...@yahoogroups.com; atthemar...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 29,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] pen friend

2009-10-14 Thread Brice Mijares
Lenny, when you placed your order, did you receive any type of receipt? Today I was told it was being shipped by Fed-X and was told initially that it was going to be shipped by UPS. At this point I could care less if it was shipped VIA snail mail. __ Information from ESET Smart

Re: [BlindHandyMan] R C A televisions

2009-07-23 Thread Brice Mijares
Also, the company that bought the repair service company also bought all the service contracts and should be honoring her contract. I'd call the consumer board in the state which the TV was bought. - Original Message - From: Spiro sp...@iamspiro.com To: Blind Handyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ignition key

2009-07-10 Thread Brice Mijares
The type I was referring to has two button on the key itself. One to unlock the doors, and another that causes the horn to beep as the doors lock. Also, one of the buttons will beep on and off to locate your car if you can't remember where your parked, or in case your being attack in a parking

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon

2009-07-08 Thread Brice Mijares
How wide is this nylon? Maybe a straight edge and a new blade in a box cutter. - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek przy5...@rochester.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 11:29 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Cutting Nylon Hi Dale, I

[BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Has anyone out there been able to hook up a and receive a wireless connection to your laptop with out sight? I bought a Linksys WRT160N Ultra Rang... and was able to get it working with my desktop because it's hard wired into the router, slipped in the disk and followed the directions.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks Dan, maybe that's my problem. I just took it for granted that the wireless end of the router was on by default. Yes, when I set up my desktop to the router, I change the admin user name and password. Well, I'll give it a shot again today, and see if I can get my laptop hooked up.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed

2009-06-15 Thread Brice Mijares
wireless turned on on your device? - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] help needed Thanks Dan, maybe that's my problem. I just took it for granted that the wireless end

Re: Sweating pipes: [WAS] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Interesting grounding issue.

2009-06-11 Thread Brice Mijares
Not really, especially if you've done it with eye sight. It's all about heating the joint in a fashion where the solder follows the heat source. Another words, you'd concentrate the heat on the female part of the joint just beyond where the male end enters the joint and apply the solder near

Re: [BlindHandyMan] storm door hardware repair

2009-06-10 Thread Brice Mijares
David, what do you consider a storm door? Some years back, I hung what I call a security door on the door leading to the side of my yard off the garage. I also hung a glass door with a section of the door that you can slide up to let fresh air in. This door I hung at the front door. Both

Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-10 Thread Brice Mijares
not32 created the spam folder. - Original Message - From: Trouble troub...@columbus.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question is this a spam folder you created, or one nod32 controls? At 11:21 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-08 Thread Brice Mijares
Betsy, I already have my email address in my address book, and also have tried moving my note to myself to a different folder and it ends up back in the spam folder. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 07,

[BlindHandyMan] nod32 question

2009-06-07 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm a new user of nod32, and have a question. At times I'll email myself to remind me of what ever of importance. Since using nod32 when I do so, my own email to myself goes right into the span folder. How can I set it up not to do so? __ Information from ESET Smart Security,

[BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I have a linksys router, and was wondering if there is some kind of device that I can plug into the router that will transmit a wireless signal for a laptop I'm in the market for. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4131 (20090604) __

Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks Dan, That's what I expected to hear. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question For what you would pay for a wireless bridge, you might

Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
I'm not sure, but I doubt it. - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney braill...@hawaii.rr.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question Have you checked to see if your router already has wirelesss

Re: [BlindHandyMan] another firewall question

2009-06-04 Thread Brice Mijares
Dan, it only has five ports. if that's what they are called. One of them for the cable modem hookup, and 4 more to hook up computers. - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi d...@andrew.cmu.edu To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:39 AM Subject: Re:

[BlindHandyMan] hardware firewall help

2009-06-03 Thread Brice Mijares
I was doing some cleaning, better yet, I was trying to untangle all the wire and cables that the cable company made a mess while hooking up both cable modems for both internet and phone. While doing so, I forgot where I pulled out the cables leading in, and out of my linksys router. Can

Re: [BlindHandyMan] a higher bath room sink

2009-06-01 Thread Brice Mijares
What would be code or a set standard for a bathroom vanity? Myself, I'm 5 8 and wish the sink was six inches higher. - Original Message - From: RZaug rit...@att.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; RZaug rit...@att.net Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:17 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Okay here, what's a heat gun. Is it like a little torch? If so, I have one with disposable propane bottles.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Of Brice Mijares Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:25 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun Okay here, what's a heat gun. Is it like a little torch? If so, I have one with disposable propane bottles. [Non-text portions

[BlindHandyMan] heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
What does a mid ranged heat gun cost? Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link

Re: [BlindHandyMan] recommendations for a heat gun

2009-05-31 Thread Brice Mijares
Thanks for the info. Gonna have to get one for the future.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Patch Cement Steps

2009-05-29 Thread Brice Mijares
Yes, spray it real good to clean any dirt ETC. - Original Message - From: TJ McElroy raider...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 5:37 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Patch Cement Steps Hello, I am getting ready to patch a big hole in my cement

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