Handy-Man Corner

[Iowanian]

I'm tired of bad Chiefs news.....


I thought it would be a good idea for a thread on the Handy-Man.

Do you have any Home remedies, gadgets you've made, advice on car repair, home maint, sollutions to kill weeds in your yard, bugs in your garden?

Use Coke to clean your batteries? That type of stuff.
Home made floor dry?

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by Bwana

So you have used this? How did it hold up?

Never used it. Am going to use it on the back porch concrete.

http://www.vseal.com/products/sealers.php

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Where can i get durable screen in bulk? The stuff they sell at lowes and home depot is junk.
Gonna rescreen the porch. 18 screens.

I have a bunch of stuff in stock. You gonna be up this way for any reason?

Originally Posted by WVChiefFan

Anyone ever put a storm door on an entry door with two side lights? I'd imagine I just need to build out the jam on each side, but was wondering if there was anything special to take into consideration?

You're on the right track. The only secret is; don't put a screw or nail into your sidelite.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I have a bunch of stuff in stock. You gonna be up this way for any reason?

Ill be up to see Grandmother in the next month or two. Ill hit you up before hand. Bring you some farm produce to boot if youre so inclined.

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

Ill be up to see Grandmother in the next month or two. Ill hit you up before hand. Bring you some farm produce to boot if youre so inclined.

Sure. Bring beer. I'll bring screen.

[MOhillbilly]

deal.

[NewChief]

I know someone out there is a flooring specialist. We installed bamboo in our addition. I've currently been cleaning with micro-fiber mop and a spray bottle of water. It cleans it okay, but you can still see smudges and such from certain angles (nothing super noticeable, but you definitely see them when looking at a more acute angle).

I've read mixed reviews on Orange Glo, Bonniva, and other cleaning systems for bamboo (some people basically said that it ruined their bamboo). Anyone have any solid knowledge? (and yes, I know this should go in the House Bitch Corner, not Handy Man).

[Iowanian]

My remodel project was finished about a month ago.

I've got a couple of trees to remove and some landscaping....and I'm calling my castle-revitalization project, complete.

I think I'm going to move my focus to buying some land and a 5 year plan to build new.

[MOhillbilly]

This year its screened in porch,back porch, caulk,paint inside and out. Next year its new roof, then floors.

Place is almost 100 years old. Needs some real TLC.

Originally Posted by NewChief

I know someone out there is a flooring specialist. We installed bamboo in our addition. I've currently been cleaning with micro-fiber mop and a spray bottle of water. It cleans it okay, but you can still see smudges and such from certain angles (nothing super noticeable, but you definitely see them when looking at a more acute angle).

I've read mixed reviews on Orange Glo, Bonniva, and other cleaning systems for bamboo (some people basically said that it ruined their bamboo). Anyone have any solid knowledge? (and yes, I know this should go in the House Bitch Corner, not Handy Man).

Stop looking at your bamboo from certain angles. I have about 1000 sqft of bamboo in my house. We don't do anything special. But we're not crazy neat freaks either.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Stop looking at your bamboo from certain angles. I have about 1000 sqft of bamboo in my house. We don't do anything special. But we're not crazy neat freaks either.

I honestly think that it will probably look better as it wears a little bit. Because it's so clean and new, I notice every little imperfection.
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Originally Posted by NewChief

I honestly think that it will probably look better as it wears a little bit. Because it's so clean and new, I notice every little imperfection.
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Indeed. It will take on a small patina.

[HonestChieffan]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I know someone out there is a flooring specialist. We installed bamboo in our addition. I've currently been cleaning with micro-fiber mop and a spray bottle of water. It cleans it okay, but you can still see smudges and such from certain angles (nothing super noticeable, but you definitely see them when looking at a more acute angle).

I've read mixed reviews on Orange Glo, Bonniva, and other cleaning systems for bamboo (some people basically said that it ruined their bamboo). Anyone have any solid knowledge? (and yes, I know this should go in the House Bitch Corner, not Handy Man).

Try Murphys Oil Soap. Wont hurt the bamboo

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I know someone out there is a flooring specialist. We installed bamboo in our addition. I've currently been cleaning with micro-fiber mop and a spray bottle of water. It cleans it okay, but you can still see smudges and such from certain angles (nothing super noticeable, but you definitely see them when looking at a more acute angle).

I've read mixed reviews on Orange Glo, Bonniva, and other cleaning systems for bamboo (some people basically said that it ruined their bamboo). Anyone have any solid knowledge? (and yes, I know this should go in the House Bitch Corner, not Handy Man).

I believe that RJ is a flooring guy. You might try sending a PM.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I know someone out there is a flooring specialist. We installed bamboo in our addition. I've currently been cleaning with micro-fiber mop and a spray bottle of water. It cleans it okay, but you can still see smudges and such from certain angles (nothing super noticeable, but you definitely see them when looking at a more acute angle).

I've read mixed reviews on Orange Glo, Bonniva, and other cleaning systems for bamboo (some people basically said that it ruined their bamboo). Anyone have any solid knowledge? (and yes, I know this should go in the House Bitch Corner, not Handy Man).

Dude, do NOT use Orange Glow or Murphy's or anything like that if it's a factory finished bamboo. Is your micro fiber pad a Bona-KemI? If so, keep using it and don't worry about an occasional streak. The Bona won't hurt your floor, the other stuff will.

Also, have you checked the manufacturer's website? Most of them have a care and maintenance page. That's the best advice to go buy. Follow their instructions and you won't have to worry about voiding the warranty on the finish.

FYI, I seem to talk to a few folks every year who are trying to figure out how to un-**** up their wood floors after cleaning them with the wrong products.