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Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

vytas — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:59:37 GMT

Thanks for the insight Rudi. Currently I am leaning towards a Chamberlain unit as they seem to garner the most favorable reviews from what I've read. Chamberlain also happens to private label their garage door openers under the Craftsman brand (though not all Craftsmans are manufactured by Chamberlain).

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

RudiXeno — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:41:24 GMT

I have a 1/2 HP Chamberlain Liftmaster (chain drive). We had it installed to replace the previous Liftmaster that was 18 years old. It came with 3 remotes and a keypad mounted outside the garage.

While chain drives seem the loudest, I believe they outlast either screw or belt drives.

Rudi

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

vytas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:10:17 GMT

I've been coming across quite a few people who have been satisfied with their Craftsman garage door openers. It also turns out that there are two companies that manufacture them for Sears, and from what I've read, it seems that one is better than the other. Thanks for sharing your insights. Look forward to reading your review.

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

vytas — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:04:42 GMT

Thanks for the tip - hadn't heard of the Overhead Door Company before. Will check them out.

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

bkovacs — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:16:59 GMT

I've purchased and installed a couple different Craftsman garage door openers from Sears, and never had a moment's trouble. The last one is installed on a double-wide door on my detached garage, and it's been working fine for 15 years. All the remotes (three of them) still work with occasional battery changes. This is a chain-drive unit, as were the others I installed. I've never had to adjust it or do any maintenance -- if it died tomorrow, I'd think I got my money's worth.

Gee... I ought to review it!

--Bob

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

supermanjack — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:42:44 GMT

OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY THEY COME OUT AND INSTALL IT, A LITTLE MORE BUT LASTS FOREVER

Haan Steam Cleaner

Olga71 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:29:42 GMT

Hi Everyone.

I'm new here and I was just wondering if anyone has tried the Haan Steam Cleaner (seen on TV) and if so, what are your thoughts on it. I've been looking at the Shark and the H2O, but I'm really wanting to go for the Haan brand.

Thank you in advance.

Garage door opener recommendation - have one?

vytas — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:04 GMT

My 100 year-old garage is undergoing a major renovation - including getting a door door that will actually open! So of course I'll need a garage door opener to go along with it. It has to work well in the midwest's hot summers and cold winters in a detached garage. Any recommendations? Any brands to avoid? Chain, screw or belt drive - have a favorite?

House plant help

RudiXeno — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:56 GMT

Rubber plants often grow too tall too fast. This results ina weak stem. It's helpful to pull the top leaves as they develop in order to give more growth to the stem.

House plant help

Ritaroo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:45:45 GMT

I am pretty good at taking care of house plants I have a variety but I am having trouble with a rubber plant, I have new leaf's on it but the stem is weak and is is not strong enough to stand firm. I'm not sure on the pruning of this plant. Any helpful hints are appreciated.

brands of home furniture

Hopsing — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:49 GMT

Can anyone give me their rating of England, Ashley and Klaussner furniture?

I want a green thumb but all my stuff dies help?

jlowe308 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:33:12 GMT

Thanks alot.I think i may try that this Spring coming up and see how it goes.I am getting so much helpful advice from all over so I may give it a go again and see whats happens.Thanks alot.

help ladybugs are invading my kitchen!

jlowe308 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:25:51 GMT

I am gonna try that.I didnt know that you could so I am gonna give it a try.I dont like killing little bugs because I know they serve purpose just not in my kitchen.Thanks

I want a green thumb but all my stuff dies help?

Golfgirl131 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:11:42 GMT

Sorry to hear about your plant dieing. We bought one of those kits similar to what you had and we had a hard time growing them too. There are a lot of ways to grow plants and each type of plant can be unique. Tomatoes I would reccomend you get your own pots and soil to start. Place the seeds 1/4" under the surface of the soil and place in awarm sunny place. Keep the soil damp to promote germination until the seeds sprout. Once they sprout you must be a little more particular with the sprouts. Too cold of a breeze, too stiff of a wind and they could die. Keep them in a well ventilated but wind restricted environment. (Anything similiar to a green house effect to stop the wind and keep them in a warm environment.) Once the seedlings are 2 weeks of age or so, you can give them a very mild amount of fertilizer to help give them a boost, From the time they sprout until they are 2 or 3 weeks old, overwatering will kill them very quickly as well so it is better to give them a "little" amount each day rather than water until they are "wet". You will find after they are about 6 to 8 inches tall and ready to plant outside, they become a lot easier to grow. I hope this helps and good luck!

GG131 My husband the green thumb.

help ladybugs are invading my kitchen!

Golfgirl131 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:25:08 GMT

This may sound a little crazy but why not suck them up with a sweeper then put them back outside again. WE have the same problem here too. Ours is downstairs in the basement. Hope that helps.

I want a green thumb but all my stuff dies help?

jlowe308 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:49:21 GMT

Ok,here is the dilemma.I have always wanted to grow things so I kept trying and nothing would grow so I went to Walmart and bought this flower pit kit that was to grow tomatoes and something else anyways all you had to do was water it and leave it in the sun.No chemicals,no anything and that was it.Ok,it spouted and then it died that was it.I watered it after the sun went down and everything.It even had its own soil so I dont know what happend! I want a green thumb but cant figure out what I am doing wrong.Someone help.

help ladybugs are invading my kitchen!

jlowe308 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:45:55 GMT

OK,I have this major problem.I have a glass sliding door in my kitchen and i woke up from a nap and i had almost 50 lady bugs in my kitchen on my patio door.It was shut and locked but they still managed to get in.I know peoplw say their good luck and they may be but not in my kitchen.If i get something to get rid of them it has ot be pet friendly.Can anyone help?

Lysol Nutra Air Sanatizing Spray

jlowe308 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:11:56 GMT

I like this stuff.It smells really good and kills bacteria in the air so if someone comes over sick and coughing you can just sray some and kill the germs.I like the morning dew scent.It isnt gonna prevent the flu but will keep the air santaizes tempoarily.The bottle is not super big,mine is purple my favorite color and I buy this stuff maybe once every two to three weeks.It is good if someone smokes in the home.It mask the odors and if you have pets it also keeps some of those pesky pet scents at bay.Most of all it is inexpensive and makes your house smell great.

Help with a toaster oven

Helpmehandyman — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:30:11 GMT

Looking for replacement cover for the top of my Sean Conway Tiverton 2007 Gazebo

Wall Decals

onwaytozion — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:03:21 GMT

I was thinking about trying this, and I appreciate all the positive feedback.