[BlindHandyMan] Good food practice

2006-07-24 Thread rj
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_kitchen.html 1. Refrigerators should stay at 40 F (5 C) or less, so if you chose answer B, give yourself two points. If you didn't, you're not alone. According to Robert Buchanan, Ph.D., senior science adviser and director of science in the Food and Drug

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Outdoor deadbult

2006-08-02 Thread rj
I use a graphite that comes in a powder form. I usually will apply it to the key and insert it into the lock. If the key method doesn't seem to do the trick, I will take the tube that comes with the graphite spray and spray it into the lock. RJ - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] O K, plan b.

2006-08-03 Thread rj
Than why are you grinning? Smiles, RJ - Original Message - From: Phil Parr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind like me [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: list handy blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 11:38 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] O K, plan b. Alright, since none of you

Re: [BlindHandyMan] window air conditioners

2006-08-03 Thread rj
If you have a ceiling exhaust fan and about 3/4 inch gap at the bottom of the bathroom, shut the door and turn on the exhaust fan. It will draw the hot out and draw the cool air through the house. Not as good as a attic fan but does work. RJ - Original Message - From: Trouble [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-06 Thread rj
It depends on how much work you are up to. If there is a area of the house where you could cut a hole in the ceiling between the ceiling joists, without running into wires or other things, I would floor it with 3/4 4x8. If not, than the expensive tongue and groove is the other choice. -

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable

2006-08-06 Thread rj
for the disposal and having a trap for the sink drain. RJ - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] How to Make a Network Patch Cable Yes even though I can see colors I

[BlindHandyMan] Garbage disposal

2006-08-06 Thread rj
Here is a article that is more indepht, RJ http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTop=Improve/garbdispo.html Replacing a garbage disposer is easier than you think. Install a Garbage Disposer Skill Level: Advanced Installing a garbage disposer is a relatively easy project

Re: [BlindHandyMan] I'm a pack-rat!

2006-08-06 Thread rj
Borrow my wife for a week. I can guarantee you excellence results. And if you go away for two days, it will be done in one. smile - Original Message - From: Barry Levine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 1:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] I'm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home remodeling ideas

2006-08-07 Thread rj
Shawn, Ever give it a thought of putting a window in the gable and bringing up plywood through the opening to cover the floor in the attic? RJ- Original Message - From: Shawn Keen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:31 AM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Skill Saw

2006-08-08 Thread rj
and grooved out a piece of 1 x 1 1/2 inch board and screwed and glue the triangle into the groove and clamp it on to the board I am cutting. Or if I am ripping I will c clamp a straight board on the piece I am ripping and use it as my guide.Hope I made myself clear. RJ - Original Message - From

[BlindHandyMan] Post for deck and porch

2006-08-15 Thread rj
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/decks/oldporch/found/footing.htm I was surprise in your area the code calls for cement instead of gravel around the deck posts. For years I been using the method in this article to keep the water away from the deck posts. This site also have more articles

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Tool Review, Tile Cutting Saw

2006-08-16 Thread rj
saw for $12.50 a day. What we did, was to lay all the full tile, rent the saw for a day and cut and filled in the needed areas. Which took us just a short time to finish that task and had the saw back at the rental place before 5 PM that day. RJ - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Fan maintenance

2006-08-16 Thread rj
Some of these fans are made so you can't take them apart without some effort. But it is a good ideal to lubricate the bearing. I use a little Vaseline on the shaft that seems to work well. RJ - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker

2006-08-21 Thread rj
My opinion is to let the guarantee take care of it. The most I would do, is defrost the unit. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 4:05 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] ice maker I am having a problem

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the buzz?

2006-08-23 Thread rj
or hornets. It only took one treatment. RJ - Original Message - From: Boop [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:54 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] What's the buzz? Here is the problem. We have flower beds right outside our main door

Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the buzz?

2006-08-23 Thread rj
, with a guarantee of 9 month without a insect problem. No bees, hornet spiders, wasps and etc. It was worth the money spend and for the nest in the surrounding trees, I still use Bugs be Gone. RJ - Original Message - From: Boop [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

[BlindHandyMan] Mailbox post

2006-09-07 Thread rj
Here is what I did for the mailbox post. Took a 4x 4 x 10' and cut it in half. Rounded the top cut end of one of the five foot pieces. Measured up 4 foot on that post and cut a groove half way through the thickness of the post. The width of the 4 x 4 and cut a piece three foot long off the other

Re: [BlindHandyMan] question building screens

2006-09-17 Thread rj
I found a good heavy wire fencing material to work for this. Something like fencing for a rabbit pen. - Original Message - From: Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:31 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] question building screens

Re: [BlindHandyMan] size of chain saw

2006-09-20 Thread rj
fits in. As for a electric saw, for small jobs, I have a Sears 12 inch electric saw I had for years, as long as the blade is sharp, it does a good job up to about 6 to 8 inches. But fine my 18 inch saw to be my weapon of choice. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets

2006-09-27 Thread rj
Why not shoot the party that is responsible, instead of the animals that aren't? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Neighbor's Pets Hire a commando covered in cat stink

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Shoe repair

2006-09-28 Thread rj
The last time this happen I used a product called gorilla - Original Message - From: Art Rizzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:02 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Shoe repair Hello list, Does anyone have experience with securing the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing

2006-09-30 Thread rj
I found that it is best to throw the stuff away and buy new. For it is better to be sure than sorry. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 2:02 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Plumbing How

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chainsaw

2006-09-30 Thread rj
the chain in the socket and hold it in place in the bar groove. Sure hope this is of some help and I am making my self clear. For before I started to use this method, I was about to throw the chainsaw in the garbage. smile RJ - Original Message - From: Jewel Blanch [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chainsaw

2006-10-01 Thread rj
Some times on the newer models, the adjustment screw is on the bar itself. - Original Message - From: Ken Hawk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Chainsaw Jewel, there is a screw that moves the bar

Re: [BlindHandyMan] New Wood Plastic Composites

2006-10-04 Thread rj
What I have seen of them, They have their down side. RJ - Original Message - From: Boyce, Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:12 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New Wood Plastic Composites Hi Wood-plastic composites, often used

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me!

2006-10-05 Thread rj
I don't know exactly what you have there, but I threw away all that junk and put in two large metal screws in place of the nut and bolt. The tension holds the metal screws in place and when releasing the tension on mine, all I have to do is back the metal screws out by hand. RJ - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me!

2006-10-05 Thread rj
. when you release the tension the pins pick right out. Ken Hawk - Original Message - From: rj [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me! I don't know exactly what you have

Re: [BlindHandyMan] rattling pipes

2006-10-05 Thread rj
there is no leak at the fitting. RJ - Original Message - From: Robert Riddle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:45 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] rattling pipes Recently, my stepson broke the floater in the toilet tank. That big plastic

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me!

2006-10-05 Thread rj
Usually there is a lever on the grip side that pulls down to loosen the tension. RJ - Original Message - From: Jewel Blanch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Their stupidity floors me! As far as I

Re: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint

2006-10-13 Thread rj
be clean. RJ - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Handiman Blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 6:39 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] water sealing paint Hi: Quite some time ago, we discussed sealing a concrete floor with some kind

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread rj
of plastic and has a 60 day money back guarantee, Believe the unit is guaranteed for three years. They are basing the energy saving on the price of fuel oil. RJ - Original Message - From: Ken Hawk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 9:24 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind techniques

2006-10-17 Thread rj
Lee, I agree with this statement,. Two years ago was my last roofing job. And it isn't because I am blind, just old. RJ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Seeing is believing

2006-10-18 Thread rj
. It didn't take him long to complain. Told him that 1 or 2 in the morning was 12 noon for me, so what was his problem? Believe it or not, a couple of times of cutting the grass at 1 or 2 in the morning, he didn't cut his grass until noon. RJ To listen to the show archives go to link http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] putting up shelves

2006-10-22 Thread rj
shelving 8x 12x25 feet four shelves high, or a total of 180 feet. Sure improved the basement by giving us a lot of storage at a very reasonable cost. RJ - From: Max Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 12:39 AM Subject: Re

Re: [BlindHandyMan] taking tiles off of wall.

2006-10-22 Thread rj
Are you talking ceramic tile? Are you planning on reusing them? The easiest way I found is to take a putty knife and wedge it between the wall and tile. RJ - Original Message - From: Angel L Adorno [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 9:38 AM

[BlindHandyMan] O E max

2006-10-22 Thread rj
did a while back. RJ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address

Re: [BlindHandyMan] banging kitchen faucet

2006-10-23 Thread rj
In most cases, it is the seals or washers that cause the banging. - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 10:02 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] banging kitchen faucet the ongoing saga of a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] leaf blowers

2006-10-24 Thread rj
One thing you should look at is the discharge shoot. The ones I found with two holes about 1 1/2 inches does a better job, than the ones that have the full four inch opening. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lennox Boilers/Furnace?

2006-10-26 Thread rj
Gene, good brand among others. - Original Message - From: Geno [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:09 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Lennox Boilers/Furnace? October 26, 2006 sent at: 11:09 AM EST Though I, have had, my boiler/furnace

[BlindHandyMan] The experience

2006-10-26 Thread rj
to my surprise the nuts broke free and the blades are off and on their way to get sharpen, and I learn a lesson. Take the blades off every year, even if they don't need sharpen. RJ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Furnace issue.

2006-10-26 Thread rj
It sounds to me that the gas valve was trying to kick in. RJ To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing air from heating system

2006-10-27 Thread rj
Lee, I designed the home for three zones when I had the house built. The plumber had two zones in place when I went and checked the system. But that is another story and I did get three. RJ - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent

Re: [BlindHandyMan] removing air from heating system

2006-10-28 Thread rj
be better off, putting a shut off just above where the house supply comes into the system and placing a faucet on the same return line just above that shut off. But once again, is your boiler new, and do you have your expansion tank hook up to a bleeder coming directly off your boiler? RJ - Original

Re: [BlindHandyMan] miner complante

2006-11-26 Thread rj
It is usually some thing with your ISP - Original Message - From: carl hickson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] miner complante can some one explane why i get a duplocate or some times a triplocate coppy

[BlindHandyMan] Delete test

2006-11-26 Thread rj

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a window AC with a trash bag

2006-11-27 Thread rj
I use to use bungy cords and tape. to hold the plastic on the A C. For over the winter, the weather would get to the tape. - Original Message - From: compgirl32 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 5:48 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Covering a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Kitchen faucet

2006-12-08 Thread rj
I personally like the better grade Delta. They also have a life time warranty. But the others are a good brand, as long as you buy the metal - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 2:33 AM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sink trap

2007-01-07 Thread rj
I found it is a lot safer to just remove the trap. It is a lot easier to replace the 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 compression rings. - Original Message - To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread rj
Look and see if there is any obstructions in the way. The best way to do this is pull the emergency cord and see if the door will go up manually. Check and see if the electric safety eyes are lined up with each other. RJ - Original Message - From: brice mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread rj
You do on mine. Than there is a clicking sound, like the clutch is slipping. Plus the lights blink on and off. RJ - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric

Re: [BlindHandyMan] electric garage door problem

2007-01-11 Thread rj
It can be done, but with caution. The pipe that goes through the coil spring must be secured so it won't move when loosening the set screws or bolts on the end of the spring. There must be a round bar that fits the holes in the end cap of the spring, to hold the spring from turning when

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question

2007-01-13 Thread rj
Go to Kmart or Wal-Mart, they in this area just charge for the battery. - Original Message - From: Gerry Mack To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Question I've never replaced one of those watch batteries.

[BlindHandyMan] Hardwood flooring site

2007-02-05 Thread rj
that the wood be allowed to acclimate in the same environment as the room it will be used in. During damp weather, the wood should be kept indoors for at least three days. Since our flooring had been milled at least a year earlier, and had been kept in a dry storage Etc. RJ To listen to the show archives

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
I used and installed the tankless hot water heater in my old house. I can say they are very energy efficient and the unit lasted for 8 years. The cost was about $1000, but I believe I got my money back in 5 years or less. - Original Message - From: tunecollector To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
It depends on the size of the unit and how far the water has to travel. In our old house, we could run any two outlets at any time without having a problem. This included the dishwasher, washer, and shower. If this tank we now have goes bad, I plan on replacing it with one of the waterless hot

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
Yes, I had two of the tankless tanks over the years and both were the mid size model and everything from the unit was within thirty feet. Planning, once this new tanks gives out in our new house going back to the tankless. RJ - Original Message - From: tunecollector

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Big Help For Hot Water

2007-02-08 Thread rj
You are right, the water heater does have a Pilot light. I saved about $20 a month after replacing the old regular tank and the gas company did change the meter, thinking some thing was wrong. Why I didn't put one of the tankless in this house, I will never know. RJ - Original Message

[BlindHandyMan] Water pressure

2007-02-22 Thread rj
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/qa/qawell.shtm Thanks for bringing this up. Been wanting to increase my pressure and finely know how. RJ Dear NH My home has its own water well as I live in a rural area of Missouri and I have recently had a problem. My well is short cycling, meaning

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porch

2007-02-24 Thread rj
For all the more it cost to buy the jacks pre cut, I suggest you buy them. Just measure the Height and the width you have for the steps and let the lumber yard worry about it. I believe it cost me about $1.50 a jack more than if I would have cut them myself . [Non-text portions of this

[BlindHandyMan] Web site for carpenter square

2007-02-24 Thread rj
I know how to lay out a pair of stairs, but found I can't explain it. Here is a web site that will help. I like, when possible to cut my stair jacks 7 inches by 10 inches and use 9/8 inch x6 inch decking for outside step. This give me about a 11 inch thread. And in most cases, I will use 3 jacks

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porch

2007-02-24 Thread rj
to the ground. The guy will disappear and come back with steps that even I can assemble? Regards Larry Stansifer -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rj Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 11:33 AM To: blindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porch

2007-02-24 Thread rj
The plastic decking must be at a minimum of 16 inch centers or it will belly out. I personally don't like the stuff, even if it does save work of treating it every so often. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porch

2007-02-24 Thread rj
Larry, They are called risers or jacks. It is the 2 x 12 that you cut out for the steps. Some people use 2 x 10, which I don't care for. RJ - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 2:36 PM Subject: RE

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem

2007-02-24 Thread rj
Any hardware store. Home depot, is a good example. Even some drug stores and variety shops have them. RJ - Original Message - From: mardal dugal To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas lamp problem Where

Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock

2007-02-25 Thread rj
Isn't it a lot simpler to just use a potato? - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] avoiding electrical shock Clifford, An addendum to #8: Regardless of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood

2007-02-26 Thread rj
to about a 1/4 crack. These seem to hold up well with a little care. If you insist on a kick plate or riser, a 1 by will do the trick. I hope you have three stringers or Jacks. RJ P. S. Let the threads hang over the stringers sides about a inch or more. - Original Message - From: Larry

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry and wood

2007-02-27 Thread rj
Yes one goes in the middle and I found over the years there is less chance of the steps warping . Just my opinion RJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Larry

Re: [BlindHandyMan] gas grills

2007-03-05 Thread rj
Don't know if this a window or Jaws key, but you can find the address of a person by holding down the alt key+1 - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] gas

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Door latch repair

2007-03-05 Thread rj
] Door latch repair OK, thanks, probably a dumb question, but do you wrap on the flat part of the striker plate, or hit the edge so that the latch can enngage? -Original Message- .From: rj[EMAIL PROTECTED] .Sent: 3/5/07 3:50:32 PM .To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Duck tape.

2007-03-06 Thread rj
Call it what you may, but my wife has more use for duck or duct tape than any person I know. RJ - Original [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Keeping Grass Off A Fence

2007-03-09 Thread rj
My grandmother use to boil salt water and pour it in the areas where she didn't want grass to grow. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! Groups email.

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket?

2007-03-15 Thread rj
But just think, the light bulb will never burn our. - Original Message - From: R S Enterprises To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Lubricating a light socket? Teflon tape is a definate insulator. If the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] speakers are installed.

2007-03-22 Thread rj
Don't know what you bought, but the ones I bought years ago for about $30 work great. I still use them to this day and would be broken hearted if they ever came up missing. RJ - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007

Re: [BlindHandyMan] help! David!

2007-03-28 Thread rj
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger. For Tonto is getting them too. Tonto - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 6:31 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] help! David! I think yahoo is going crazy! I'm geting

Re: [BlindHandyMan] RESump pumps

2007-04-16 Thread rj
What I did, Dug a hole to the back of the lot and put in a 3 inch perforated plastic flexible pipe. I only went about a foot down and I am in a cold region where the temperature drops to below -0 F. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher.

2007-04-16 Thread rj
There is a specialty shop somewhere on the net. They also sell sky hooks. RJ - Original Message - From: Dan Rossi To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 2:23 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Board stretcher. Anybody know where I can get a board stretcher

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sharpening tools

2007-04-17 Thread rj
With a little practice and the right files, one can bring on a good edge, but it all depends on the tool you are sharpening. My double bladed ax I use a medium file first and than the fine file. On others, like my woodmate, I just use a wet stone. On my knifes I just use a steel. RJ

Re: [BlindHandyMan] sharpening tools

2007-04-17 Thread rj
A fine file. - Original Message - From: carl To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:43 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] sharpening tools what is the best way to sharpen tools i don't think i'd feal safe with a dry grinderr thay run to fast? email

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Splash Back Tiles

2007-04-19 Thread rj
Ray, I have removed them with a wide putty knife, without much damage. In places where it is hard to get the knife in, I would gently break out one of the tiles. RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumbing problems

2007-04-25 Thread rj
If the system is in good shape, run a hose down the air vent and flush it out. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: M. Terblanche To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:56 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Plumbing problems Hi list, I'm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Plumbing problems

2007-04-26 Thread rj
It sounds as you are going to have to put another vent in. Why not disconnect the trap from the sink drain and see if that stops the problem. If it does, you might get away with installing a auto vent under the sink. RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: M. Terblanche

Re: [BlindHandyMan] flooring question

2007-06-09 Thread RJ
something made of glass on the ceramic, it is most likely be in pieces. RJ - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 5:57 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] flooring question I didn't really make it clear

Re: [BlindHandyMan] To Scratch or Not To Scratch

2007-06-29 Thread RJ
In my opinion they are both wrong. I would leave the sub-floor, put down a thin coat of cement, lay down 1/2 inch cement board, (3 ft x 5 ft) Put a few screws along the edges and nail it with roofing nails. RJ - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: Blind Handyman Listserv

Re: [BlindHandyMan] To Scratch or Not To Scratch

2007-06-29 Thread RJ
AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] To Scratch or Not To Scratch Hi RJ, I'm afraid that would not be an option, as that would lift the floor to a height that would be unreasonably tall. The addition of the 1/2 inch cement board, in addition to the thicker tiles would be higher than I'm

Re: [BlindHandyMan] home buying

2007-07-02 Thread RJ
There are two banks I can't recall to mind that don't in Northwest Pa. Northwest Saving Bank and Marquette Saving Bank. It appears the banks that cross state lines insist on this rip off. For any attorney will say that a title search usually goes back 50 years. This is a financial institution

Re: [BlindHandyMan] mosquitoes

2007-07-04 Thread RJ
Not if it isn't on your property - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 9:16 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] mosquitoes Ok, I have found a house that might work. it is not the best location, nor the best

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking indoor/outdoor thermometer

2007-07-06 Thread RJ
and here I thought I got a steal at $19. smile - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 12:46 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Talking indoor/outdoor thermometer I just received two of these devices from the

Re: [BlindHandyMan] The door is trimmed

2007-07-06 Thread RJ
Some times there is just a slight adjustment. Loosen the screws and tap up or down on the striker plate. - Original Message - From: robert moore To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 10:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] The door is trimmed Thank you all for your

[BlindHandyMan] Sweating toilet

2007-07-29 Thread RJ
Today I repaired a sweating toilet for my neighbors. Used a sweat kit made up of thin Styrofoam and approxy glue. If this doesn't work, the next thing I will try is a mixing valve that will add hot water to the tank. RJ

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Gas stove

2007-08-24 Thread RJ
Clean the points, and be careful not to break the insulation around the wire. RJ - Original Message - From: David Sexton To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 4:00 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Gas stove I have a gas stove with the click-click

Re: [BlindHandyMan] plumbing delemna

2007-09-18 Thread RJ
change with each other. I also recommend you apply plumber grease to the rubber seats and O ring went doing this repair. RJ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 3:34 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] plumbing

[BlindHandyMan] Blending tank

2007-09-22 Thread RJ
on his face, so she told me. smile, RJ

Re: [BlindHandyMan] blind handyman show talking about light bulbs

2007-10-02 Thread RJ
A potato works well. - Original Message - From: Scott Berry To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] blind handyman show talking about light bulbs I heard on your show that some people are using screwdrivers and

Re: [BlindHandyMan] temperature controlled box

2007-10-15 Thread RJ
One of the things you can do is use a stiafoam cooler, like they ship meat with. Add a heating pad and a towel over the pad, place the bread in the cooler and put the lid on it. This has worked well for me, both for making homemade yoga, and bread. RJ - Original Message - From

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-20 Thread RJ
Every year I have my outside of the house sprayed for insects. This seems to handle the spider problem. The cost to do the house and the barn is $135 for the treatment. I started it to get rid of carpenter bees. RJ - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

2007-10-21 Thread RJ
Lee, Use to use the product years ago to get rid of all different kinds of creatures in the seventies. RJ - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Killing off little spiders

Re: [BlindHandyMan] surface rust

2007-10-28 Thread RJ
Try oven cleaner. That is what use to do it for me. RJ - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 5:12 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] surface rust Hi All, My wife just noticed some light surface rust spots on my table saw

Re: [BlindHandyMan] PVC Question For The Experts

2007-10-30 Thread RJ
the fitting a quarter turn seems to solve the problem with the fitting having any leaks. RJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] How To Glue PVC Pipe #15

2007-10-31 Thread RJ
Eleven: If you have the cement on your shelf for a while, throw it away - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:49 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How To Glue PVC Pipe #15 published by: Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. ©

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Laying Down a Roof

2007-11-07 Thread RJ
installed on my house when I had it built a few years back. Plus went building my pole barn I and a friend installed them on the barn roof. RJ - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:38 AM Subject: Re

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