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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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help identify hardware from corner cabinet [6 articles]
peterstj - 2009-04-21 23:26:00
The mechanism that my kitchen corner cabinet pivots on broke. I'm
trying to find a new one. There's no brand name on it and only one
small logo. Would the folks here take a look at the photo an...
Replacing entry door only - no prehung door [10 articles]
woods - 2009-05-02 10:00:00
My daughter has a steel entry door made by Masonite that she wants to
replace with another style of steel Masonite door. One carpenter
says she won't be happy with it unless she replaces everythin...Central AC UV filter [33 articles]
RBM - 2009-05-16 14:48:00
A customer of mine inquired about a UV filter to install in or on a central
AC air handler to kill mold growing inside the cabinet and duct. Is anyone
familiar with these, that can give me any det...Cabinet hinges [6 articles]
Jeff Thies - 2010-08-21 09:15:00
I'll need to make new wall cabinets (maple 3/4" ply, about 3' 6"
tall). I'm thinking about hinges.
perhaps:
http://www.cabinetparts.com/c/hinges-european/hinges-salice/series-200-120/
...HandyMan DataBase Over 1,000,000 Specs [3 articles]
ssbe83754 - 2009-05-20 22:37:00
HandyMan DataBase Over 1,000,000 Specs
Electrical, Hardware, Building, Carpentry, Specifications guide
includes all kinds of electro-mechanical specifications. SAE
Specifications, Wire, Pipe, Bolt...Cushion for slamming doors [7 articles]
mook johnson - 2009-06-06 10:59:00
I'm looking for an good looking option for reducing the noise the interior
doors make when closing. I've use the little round felt pads used for
cabinet doors but they look tacky and I need four ...Dehumidifier compressor thermal cut-out? [9 articles]
terry - 2009-06-16 20:49:00
Some advice please.
Smallish floor mounted dehumidifier on casters, about size of a small
filing cabinet.
The colour and style of the overall unit suggest it was the sort of
thing sold by say ...Disable venting for 'over the range' microwave [7 articles]
amateur_handman - 2009-06-15 11:32:00
I would like to install an 'over the range' microwave under the
cabinet, in an area that is not over the range. Because we will not
need the venting, can the venting be turned off?
I am not sure ...Used equipment fun [7 articles]
HeyBub - 2009-06-20 17:58:00
Ran across a web site auctioning surplus government equipment.
Suppose you have a roofing business and want to make an impression. Pull up
to your customer in a FIRE TRUCK that holds all your sup...How were Kitchen Counter Tops Attached? [7 articles]
Josh - 2009-07-13 16:15:00
I've signed a contract with Home Depot for them to install a new
Quartz countertop to replace the nearly 50-year old formica one I now
have. I think the sales lady at HD told me if I removed the ol...Kitchen cabinet - Stain cheap wood [8 articles]
Arpil - 2009-07-17 06:13:00
I live on a tight budget. The kitchen cabinets are old, rotten and
I'm about to have a set of cabinet built by my amateur brother. He
said he can do it.
I like the cabinet to be stained, perhap...HandyMan DataBase Over 1,000,000 Specs [4 articles]
ssbe83754 - 2009-08-08 12:40:00
HandyMan DataBase Over 1,000,000 Specs
Electrical, Hardware, Building, Carpentry, Specifications guide
includes all kinds of electro-mechanical specifications. SAE
Specifications, Wire, Pipe, Bolt...Urethane Finish Being Absorbed [5 articles]
William Munny - 2009-08-18 13:29:00
I'm trying to waterproof the top edges of some wooden bathroom cabinet doors
that get dripped on from the sink top. The top edges are beveled at 45
degree angle to the counter top so the wood is k...OT: Home Repair Puzzle [34 articles]
Pavel314 - 2009-08-29 21:18:00
I thought some of the folks on this list might like to figure this one
out. The solution will be published on the Car Talk website later
today (8/24). I think I know the answer, which may have appli...Bathroom remodel [10 articles]
packat - 2009-09-02 18:22:00
My old and only bathroom is about 8x8 squares. I planned to replace
everything: bathtub, toilet, sink, cabinet, vanity, floor and ceramic
tiles, and new sideboards, prep but no paint. All standa...