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Re: Painting Advice

TERRI MCCLURE — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:28:39 GMT

Thank you so much, this is wonderful advice! I didn't know you could get a "no rinse" version of TSP, that would save a lot of time. Terri ... From:

Re: Painting Advice

Stephen Osberger — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:41:29 GMT

TSP or Tri-sodium-phosphate is available at any hardware store. Available in powder (mix yourself) or liquid version, I would minimally suggest a "no rinse"

Painting Advice

tlm1888 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:50:37 GMT

Hello All, I am preparing to paint my kitchen and I have two questions: I need to wash the walls first and there is grease buildup that is really hard to

Re: VCR Repair

Norm — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:57:56 GMT

Thanks Dave. This is DVD/VCR Recorder/Player Deck that originally cost $158. I would rather try repairing it than run right out and purchase any replacement

Re: VCR Repair

Norm — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:51:59 GMT

Thanks Eldred. I'll try it and report back. Norm ... From: "Eldred Pickett" To: Sent: Monday,

Re: VCR Repair

Dave Haus — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:19:39 GMT

Buy a new one they are only 20 or 30 bucks. Dave...Famous Handyman

Re: VCR Repair

Eldred Pickett — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:10:55 GMT

... Take the cover off and clean the pinch rollers. They get glazed from use, and don't pull the tape consistently. You may be able to find a cleaning kit at

VCR Repair

Norm — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:40:23 GMT

Hi Group. We've a RCA DVD/VCR Recorder that has a problem with VHS playback. Here's the problem with the VCR player; when a VHS tape is played, whether

Re: Ceiling fan REMOTE

Roy Kappesser — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:55:50 GMT

Installation of a new fan and remote is not that difficult for the average person with a little familiarity with electrical wiring and can read the

Ceiling fan REMOTE

margoborn66 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:28:41 GMT

I had someone install a flushmount ceiling fan and Hunter remote kit several years ago. It's worked great until the last 7-8 months. First the remote's light

Re: Thermostat help [1 Attachment]

Frank Isla — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:13:42 GMT

Remove the 2- slotted screws (B) per your drawing and then the thermostat should be easily removable off the wall. Then you have to remove the 2- thermostat

Re: Thermostat help

Daniel Hulce — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:44:03 GMT

True but I am betting with that being the case the old thermostat would perhaps have not had the hook ups for the ac or at least I never ran across such a

Re: Thermostat help

Edward Hughes — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:57:52 GMT

actually mine should have more because I have AC. Thanks _____ From: All-Around-Handyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:All-Around-Handyman@yahoogroups.com] On

Re: Thermostat help

Dan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:22:34 GMT

... Secondly there should only be two wires on Green and one Red un- attach them from the old thermostat then if you have the cover off of the new one you will

Re: Thermostat help [1 Attachment]

greg nehls — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:45:34 GMT

The 2 that look like B ________________________________ From: Edward Hughes To: All-Around-Handyman@yahoogroups.com;