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From: patter@dasher.uucp (24224-patterson)
Subject: Re: (Request) Closet Organizer
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 92 16:06:47 GMT
Keywords: request

In article <1992Nov4.175736.13230@cbfsb.cb.att.com> cspuhler@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (christine.spuhler) writes:

>We're in the midst of expanding our bedroom closet and are looking
>for some suggestions on closet organizers.  We have seen the plastic
>ones offered by Home Depot and were hoping for somthing abit more 
>substantial.  Any suggestions?

I just installed a Stanley organizer in one of my bedrooms. It cost about
$80, but I recommend it highly. The instructions claim one can be put in
in about an hour, which I think is optimistic. My closet has a low, sloping
ceiling, so I had to make some modifications. I still was able to get it
done in one evening.

This kit contains everything you need except tools (even has a new hacksaw
blade). You need a tape, drill, hammer, screwdriver, and probably a hacksaw
to install one. A level comes in handy too. The shelves and poles are all
metal, and the poles look much more substantial than the Home Depot wire
rack type of thing.

If you get one, don't be afraid to improvise on the instructions.

patter@dasher.cc.bellcore.com
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From: leisner@eso.mc.xerox.com (Marty Leisner)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: putting down a ceramic tile floor in kitchen
Date: 12 Nov 92 18:28:31 GMT
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My folks are going to put down a floor in the kitch.

When they wanted to put down ceramic tile, they were told they needs a 2 inch bed (of concrete?).

This doesn't sound right...I have a ceramic floor in my house with a 2 inch buildup...

The alternative is to use thinset over plywood (?? -- this is what my father told me) -- which the installer says
would be a problem.

Comments?

Marty    leisner.henr801c@xerox.com 
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Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
From: gmark@cbnewse.cb.att.com (gilbert.m.stewart)
Subject: Re: Ceiling Fan Recommendations Wanted
Organization: AT&T
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 20:10:39 GMT

In article <lfvn4eINNncg@utkcs2.cs.utk.edu> langston@langston.cs.utk.edu (Mike Langston) writes:
>bill rea says:
>
>> I understand that Hunter fans are VERY good.  Quiet, low-vibration,
>> and durable.
>
>i can vouch for that if you're talking about the high-end hunter 
>ORIGINAL models (i have seven) -- these use time-tested oil-bath 
>bearings and so forth -- these are not to be confused with hunter's 
>low-end line, which by all accounts seem to be about the same as 
>many of the other modest-quality fans on the market

I've put up dozens of both, and while there is a difference between
the low- and high-end Hunters, the low-end Hunters are better than
every other brand of low-end fan I've installed, in durability, freedom
from vibration, wobble and noise.  The low speed is usually lower than
that of other low-end fans, as well.

GMS
From: hwt@bcarh11a.BNR.CA (Henry Troup)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: cleaning up fire place
Date: 11 Nov 92 19:28:28 GMT
Reply-To: Henry.Troup@BNR.CA
Distribution: world
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd., Ottawa, Canada

In article <1992Nov3.150524.5430@mcc.com>, breland@bedrock.mcc.com (Mark
Breland) writes:
|>>grocery bag and immediately trash can the bag.

|>DO NOT PUT ANY ASHES DIRECTLY FROM A FIREPLACE INTO A FLAMMABLE CONTAINER!

However, wood ashes can go in the compost heap.  Just use a
non-flammable, non-plastic
container to get them there.  Galvanized buckets are good.
                        
Henry Troup - H.Troup@BNR.CA (Canada) - BNR owns but does not share my opinions
	"It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for."
From: dunne@math.okstate.edu (Ed Dunne)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Lead content in Fiesta ware?
Date: 5 Nov 92 16:59:28 GMT
Organization: Oklahoma State University, Math Department

Tina Hay <TMH1@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:

>I have my grandmother's Fiesta ware and I use it as my everday dinnerware.
>I've always know this is foolish, because of its antique value, but....

>Now someone has suggested to me that Fiesta ware may have a high lead
>content and/or a lead-leaking problem that could be hazardous to my health.
>Does anyone know anything about this?  Is it true, or at least likely?  Is
>it *all* of the old Fiesta, or just the red pieces?  And where would I get a
>kit (or whatever) to test for lead leakage?

Consumers' Reports recently mentioned that the we run the highest risk
of exposure to lead these days (on average) from the lead content in
hand-made ceramic dishes and the like.  I don't know whether
Fiestaware falls into this category or not, but it seems quite
possible that older, colored pottery has the same problem as the newer
hand-made stuff.  The newer Fiestaware probably has to meet
regulations on lead content.   

Another element that you might worry about is uranium.  Fiesta has a
special red or orange that was made with uranium oxide and it is still
radioactive.  There is a sculptor in Washington state who is crushing
all the Fiestaware in this color that he can get his hands on.  His
goal is to make a monument to nuclear missiles and the nuclear era by
encasing some fairly large amount of uranium in a sculpture.  The
Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been on his back about this,
forbidding him from keeping large amounts of Fiestaware (and other
radioactive material) in one place.  That the NRC is worried about him
indicates that this may well be  a reasonable means of achieving his
goal.   There was a profile of the sculptor in the New Yorker magazine
last summer, though I don't recall which issue.
From: stevem@gold.gvg.tek.com (Steve Miller)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Gas logs in your fireplace
Date: 11 Nov 92 01:06:10 GMT
Organization: Grass Valley Group, Grass Valley, CA

In article <FAUNT.92Nov6113544@dustbin.cisco.com> faunt@dustbin.cisco.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS 415-688-8269) writes:
>A question I've had for a while:
>Why are gas pipes requires to be black iron?  Why not galvanized?

To distinguish it from pipes that are not carrying gas.

"We'll just cut this here water pipe with my blow torch, and add that extra
circuit."  Oopps, KABLEWY.

Steve
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Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
From: jdouglas@MITRE.org (Jason Douglas)
Subject: Re: Toilet leak...
Organization: The MITRE Corporation
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 17:05:43 GMT

In article <1992Nov12.153513.115@janus.arc.ab.ca> erkamp@JANUS.ARC.AB.CA 
(Bob Erkamp) writes:
>  I have a toilet that leaks CLEAN water onto the floor after flushing.
> >  The water collects in front and definitely is clean so I assume there
> >  is a crack in the toilet along the path the water takes going from
> >  the tank to the bowl. Is this repairable? Is there a simple sealer
> >  that can stop the leak? Also, what is the average price of a new
> >  toilet these days (ie. is the ROI on repairing worth the price of
> >  a new, more efficient toilet)? 
> >  I know that I'll have do some work with the toilet... Is it really
> >  as easy at it looks?: 
> >  -empty out water completely
> >  -disconnect water line
> >  -disconnect tank from bowl
1. Sounds like a crack but there are two other places to check too.  The 
tank and bowl are joined by:    a) a water passage sealed by a rubber (?) 
gasket that does age and deteriorate, and
         b) two bolts that hold the tank to the bowl.  These go through 
the bottom of the tank with rubber(?) gaskets and must be tight to avoid 
leakage.

2.  Yes, it is as easy as it looks.  You will also need a replacement wax 
ring to make a water tight seal between the bowl and the waste pipe.  
Suggest one with the "horn" (raised lip around the inside that aids location) for ease of use.  In one of my baths I had to use two because the pipe had moved due to settling.  The rings are cheap (i.e. <$1US).

3.  In the Washington DC area home discount centers sell decent, plain, 
white toilets for around $90US.  This would be for a bottom of the line 
Kohler or American Standard 3.5 gallon unit.  I've been happy with them - 
they're not quiet, but work well.  Estimate how many flushes it will get 
per day, look up your cost for water and sewerage and you may find the 
toilet will pay for itself in a few years.
From: steve@presto.ig.com (Steve Barnhouse)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: cleaning up fire place
Date: 12 Nov 92 20:12:44 GMT
Organization: IntelliGenetics, Inc., Mountain View, California USA

In article <17655@bcars664.bnr.ca> Henry.Troup@BNR.CA writes:
>However, wood ashes can go in the compost heap.  Just use a
>non-flammable, non-plastic
>container to get them there.  Galvanized buckets are good.

Yes, wood ashes are good for the garden.  However, creosote is bad for
the garden so make sure you empty the ashes from the fireplace or
stove before you start scraping the creosote off the sides.  

--steve                                          steve@presto.ig.com
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
From: mja@philabs.philips.com (Michael Amato)
Subject: Re: Jacuzzi baths vs others?
Originator: mja@hercules
Reply-To: mja@philabs.philips.com (Michael Amato)
Organization: Philips Laboratories, Briarcliff, NY 10510
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 16:45:44 GMT


Find a place that sells to builders and bargin hard, or find a plumber
who will work with you. I purchased a Jacuzzi brand 72x42 for $1550.00,
list was $3500.00. The slow building market seemed to help when I bought
mine about 8 months ago. If I can't get it at or near builders prices
I look for another dealer. Good luck.
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From: hwt@bcarh11a.BNR.CA (Henry Troup)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: better mouse trap needed
Date: 12 Nov 92 14:01:05 GMT
Reply-To: Henry.Troup@BNR.CA
Distribution: na
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd., Ottawa, Canada

|>> (Choosy mice chose Jiff!).  Natural selection has left me with mice that
|>> can lick off the peanut butter without springing the trap, and thus
crushing
|>> their little furry skulls!  I'd like to hear about any other trap designs,
|>> or any better baits, and, Oh, I DON'T WANT A CAT!!!

I melt chocolate in the microwave, mix in a bunch of sesame seeds, and
harden this onto the bait hook.  This is hard enough that the mouse
gnaws at it.  So far, 100% effective (but only on a sample of two).

Canadian field mice (look for the little red maple leaf & the CSA
approval sticker :-) like Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and plain
sesame seeds.  I've also used Neilson's Burnt Almond bar, but those were
Toronto mice.  Yuppy mice in Baltimore may insist on Ferrero Roche, of course.

Follows to rec.food.chocolate.  
                     
Henry Troup - H.Troup@BNR.CA (Canada) - BNR owns but does not share my opinions
	"It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for."
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
From: patter@dasher.uucp (24224-patterson)
Subject: Re: Hardwood floors: polyurethane or wax???
Organization: Bellcore, Livingston, NJ
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 92 15:54:21 GMT

In article <1992Nov4.222516.17570@gvl.unisys.com> garyp@gvls2.gvl.unisys.com (Gary Palangian) writes:
>
>The Color-Coordinator :) assisting us with our new house
>flooring choices said that the Poly coated hardwood floors
>that we would have in our house would require a re-buffing
>about once a year.  Maybe more in high traffic areas.  Can
>someone confirm or deny her statement?  I thought poly was,
>well, poly.  I thought you only re-buff wax.  

I put down polyurethane in my living room and hall five years ago. While
it doesn't look new anymore, it doesn't need buffing. I used McCloskey's
high gloss poly with no wax.

patter@dasher.cc.bellcore.com
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From: vaccaro@novavax.UUCP (N. Trafford Vaccaro)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Garage door spring broke
Summary: Torsion or stretch spring?
Date: 12 Nov 92 08:44:34 GMT
Article-I.D.: novavax.4235
Distribution: na
Organization: Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

In article <1992Oct26.200705.8876@adobe.com>, bennett@adobe.com (Bennett Leeds) writes:
> Topher Eliot writes
> > In article <1992Oct22.175402.6025@msdhsv.ingr.com> greg@monty.b17b.ingr.com  
> (Greg Montllor) writes:
> >    |> One of the springs on my garage door broke
> >    |> If I decide not to do it myself, do you have any warnings?
> > 
As an ex-garage door installer, I can tell you this: if the spring is
a torsion spring (gets wound by using torsion bars and a set screw), 
let someone else fix it. If it's a stretch spring and the door is
light weight, buy a spring that matches the good one and install it
with a channel lock or pliers while the door is in the up position.
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Recycling
From: mye3349@cuphub.cup.edu
Date: 12 Nov 92 03:39:09 GMT
Organization: California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Hello
						California University
						   of Pennsylvania
					California, Pa
		

  I am trying to find information on The University of Marylands recycling
program.  Our University is starting to do a big recycling program and we are
in need of some more information to get started.  Also if You know of any
information on recycling, please E-mail me the information.

						Thank You

							Jay E. Myers
						Recyling Chairperson
						bE;NvJ}n
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,alt.drugs
From: acheng@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Albert Cheng)
Subject: Re: Doctor ripoff, or just reality?
Originator: acheng@shalom.ncsa.uiuc.edu
Organization: Nat'l Ctr for Supercomp App (NCSA) @ University of Illinois
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 17:22:51 GMT


In article <1992Nov12.202654.25647@cpqhou.compaq.com>, thomasr@cpqhou.compaq.com (Thomas Rush) writes:
>In article <Uf0C8uW00YUnQ1TElU@andrew.cmu.edu> "Bartley R. Troyan" <bt26+@andrew.cmu.edu> writes:
>Were those the kind of changes you had in mind, Bart?  Somehow
>I don't thik they are the kinds of changes that Mr. Clinton has
>in mind.

Fat chance.  In the second debate, Clinton's response to medical
health change is, "There got to be changes in the health INSURANCE
industry."  Huh?  So, the sky-rocketing medical cost is all the
faults of the insurers.  Maybe it really takes a Rode Island scholar
to reason it that way.
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: pwai (Patrick Wai)
Subject: Re: DiDi7 (?) stain remover
Followup-To: misc.consumers
Organization: Adobe Systems Inc.
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 18:00:41 GMT

In article <NAN.92Nov11214719@ertou.UCSC.EDU>, nan@ertou.UCSC.EDU (Nan
Ellman) wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Does anyone know if the super stain remover advertised on late night
> tv (I think it's called DiDi7) is any good? Can it deal with ink
> stains of the sort from capless pens left in pockets? If so, where
> could I find it? Does it have to be bought mail order?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> --

I've seen the stuff being sold at Target for about $10 a tube.

About half a year ago I bought some and tried it on a set-in ink stain
(i.e. I washed and dried the shirt several times before) and what do you
know, it worked!

In my experience DiDi7 works, but only about 70% of the time.  I advise
that you use it only as a last resort, it being so expensive and all.

BTW, be careful before applying it on color items, 'cuz it soemtimes has
the tendency to bleach.


Patrick
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: kolstad@cae.wisc.edu (Joel Kolstad)
Subject: Re: 900Mhz Cordless Phone :anyone bought one?
Organization: U of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering
Date: 13 Nov 92 04:15:33 CST

>In article <2065@coyote.UUCP> drake@drake.almaden.ibm.com (Sam Drake) writes:
>
>   I have a Tropez.  The range is about 4 houses ... NOT a mile.  It works 
>   fine, but all in all is not worth the premium.

Of course, the original poster should also realize that standard 49MHz
"1000 foot" range cordless phones will not, in all likelihood, reach
anywhere NEAR that far with decent fidelity.  100 feet, MAYBE, if you're
lucky...

						---Joel Kolstad
From: quan@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Suu Quan)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: 20th century ins company?
Date: 9 Nov 92 20:24:02 GMT
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server

/ hpcc01:misc.consumers / pc@bellcore.com (Peter Clitherow) / 10:56 am  Nov  6, 1992 /

>newsgroups: misc.consumers
>
>a while ago, someone posted an article mentioning "20th century
>insurance company" as a good place to get auto insurance, and suggested
>800 information for the number.   i just failed to get a number for them
>- anyone have any more information about how to contact these people?

	They got rid of their 800 number, but you can call COLLECT

	(818) 704-3100

	It's in the Los Angeles, CA area, so call during CA working hours.

	(I just happen to know because I'm sending in a claim for emergency
	towing)
From: georgec@eng.umd.edu (George B. Clark)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Encyclopedia Britannica - their obnoxious salesmen
Date: 5 Nov 92 17:26:27 GMT
Organization: University of Maryland

On "60 Minutes" a few weeks ago, Andy Rooney did a commentary on
Encyclopedia Britannica salesmen. His complaint was that they
insist on making you listen to their entire sales pitch before giving
you any hint at what the price is. He told one salesman in his home,
"if the next word you speak is not the price, then get out." Needless
to say, the salesman rambled on, and Andy Rooney through him out of
his house.

Anyway, what is the price, and why are Encyclopedia Britannica salesman
so reluctant to tell you, even to the point of being obnoxious?

When I shop for merchandize, I prefer to ask the questions and
control the dialog. Any salesperson who won't comply is going to
have to find himself another customer.

(no e-mail, please.)
From: tpradeep@cs.tamu.edu (Pradeep K Tapadiya)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Can a Microwave's performance deteriorate with time?
Date: 11 Nov 92 15:31:35 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University

Howdy netters,

The same food which used to take 40 sec to get cooked in my microwave
now takes about 60 sec. Can the intensity of a microwave radiation
go down with time? Or is something else wrong with my microwave? Can
someone please tell me if I could do something about it (besides buying
a new one :-) )?

Thank you for your help.

Pradeep
tpradeep@cs.tamu.edu
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: murthy+@EDRC.CMU.EDU (Sesh Murthy)
Subject: Re: US to Europe electrical transformers
Organization: Carnegie Mellon University
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 02:52:22 GMT


|> I just moved to the US from France, and found it easier just to buy
|> a new everything ...
When moving to the USA from almost anywhere in the world it is best to sell 
all your things and just buy them again here.  Things are very cheap in the
USA.

However, in Europe with VAT and with protected markets, things are expensive.
For example, a refrigerator which costs $500 here would cost $1400 in Spain
or France.  A washer drier set costs $600 here.  I paid $1400 for the two in Spain.  So it does makes sense to take your appliances from here and 
take a big transformer along.
  
Regarding TVs do not buy in Europe.  Buy a multi system tv and vcr here.  Most
of them operate at both 110/220 and 50/60 Hz.
The combination is about $800 and can be used both here and there.  You can 
save a lot of money.  A simple vcr+tv will cost you $1000 there.

Don't forget to take your car with you.  Cars in Europe are very expensive.
The equivalent of a Camry will be $25000 there.

Of course the big question is the moving costs but my company paid for them
and I did not factor them in.

Sesh Murthy
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From: jcoates@ncrsmg.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Jim D Coates)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Kerby Vacuum Cleaners Information
Date: 5 Nov 92 13:47:55 GMT
Reply-To: jcoates@ncrsmg.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Jim D Coates)
Organization: NCR Systemedia Group Headquarters, Dayton (Miamisburg), Ohio

In article <199211030335.AA00480@tuna.wang.com> MANOJ.MUNJAL@OFFICE.WANG.COM
("Manoj Munjal") writes:
>Does any one has experience in using Kerby Vacuum Cleaners?
>It does a good job but is it worth the price they ask for?
>The salesman I am dealing with for Kerby Vacuum cleaner is asking
>for $1275.  How low they go?
>Are they comparable to Rainbow vacuum?
>
>Thanks for the information.
>
>Manoj Munjal

We've had a Royal Dirt Devil upright for 10 months now, and it does a great
job. It has on-board storage of the accessories as well as extra belts and
bags. The hose detaches from on top, to do accessory cleaning without having
to attach anything underneath.

The point? We paid $139.95 for it. And got a free Royal Dirt Devil handheld
vacuum in the bargain. Don't pay $1275 for a vacuum. 

-Jim

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From: rsingh@goliath.Stanford.EDU (   raj)
Newsgroups: rec.music.jazz,misc.consumers,soc.culture.usa,ba.general,misc.misc,su.general
Subject: Where to order Charlie Parker poster...
Summary: Some kinda of 800 number where I can order one of these...
Keywords: Jazz, poster, musician, 800 numbers, HELP!
Date: 13 Nov 92 20:01:29 GMT
Followup-To: misc.consumers
Distribution: na
Organization: Makalu Mountain Hermitage, Mt Makalu, Nepal


Hi all,

I want to give a poster of Charlie Parker, jazz musician (?) to a
saxophone playing friend of mine.  I looked through the stack of
posters sold by some "temp" merchants on campus during the first few
weeks of the semester, but didn't find any.  Is there some kind of
"posters unlimited" or some such business through which I can order
these things?  

Thanks a lot for any information, especially any 800 numbers,
bay area shops etc.

--raj(raj@goliath.stanford.edu)



-- 
Rajesh Kumar Singh               E-mail: rsingh@goliath.stanford.edu
Gauls!  We have nothing to fear; except perhaps that the sky may fall
on our heads tomorrow.  But as we all know, tomorrow never comes!!
                                         -- Adventures of Asterix.
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