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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group

Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.

There are 82 threads in our archives.

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How do I know if I need a subfloor? [11 articles]

I'm planning to finish my basement. My house is only 4 years old, the basement is concrete walls & floor slabs. The previous owner framed & insulated most of the walls, two walls remain un-framed. ...How do I know if I need a subfloor?

Swollen door sill? [15 articles]

Pete from Boston - 2009-04-27 09:53:00 [In: Construction & Design | Laundry Rooms | Windows & Doors | ]
In trying to figure out why my dad's back door won't open anymore without a tremendous amount of effort, the best theory i can come up with is that since it's in a small laundry room where there was...Swollen door sill?

Nails for door frame [8 articles]

SBH - 2009-05-17 11:20:00 [In: Construction & Design | Windows & Doors | ]
I know, generally one would use framing nails either by hand or gun, but what size nails are appropriate for an interior prehung door and frame? This is a prefabbed 6 panel hung door you buy from ...Nails for door frame

Bosch Laser Rangefinder [20 articles]

Joe - 2009-05-19 11:13:00 [In: Construction & Design | Walls & Ceilings | ]
After a few days use of the Bosch DLR 165 Rangefinder, I'm convinced that it deserves a place with the trusty Fat Max measuring tape. The nice digital readout is great for compensating for age relat...Bosch Laser Rangefinder

How do I repair ceiling sheetrock damage? [10 articles]

How do I repair ceiling sheetrock damage? After more than 100 visits over the last 25 years to my unfinished truss-built attic, I finally stepped through the ceiling below. I made an X-shaped...How do I repair ceiling sheetrock damage?

U brackets, nailing [12 articles]

Greg Esres - 2009-05-31 11:03:00 [In: Construction & Design | ]
I have some U-shaped brackets that I'm nailing into a 4x4 post. The brackets will hold a 2x4 stringer. The nailing hole in the bracket is in the base of the "U", and it's hard to nail the nail wit...U brackets, nailing

Shed project: gable framing [5 articles]

On top of my shed goes a simple gable roof. I plan to call around to see about prefab roof trusses, not that I expect anyone to stock them in shed sizes, and I don't expect a custom run of 9+2 unit...Shed project: gable framing

Building a closet...need some help [7 articles]

I live in a ranch style house that has a room above the garage. I'd like to install a closet so that I can "officially" count this room as a bedroom (there is also a window in the room). All of th...Building a closet...need some help

Framing around ductwork: pics [16 articles]

I recently gutted out a room in my basement and I am finishing off with sheetrock walls. I have ductwork running in the room. http://picasaweb.google.com/mikerock92/HVACDuctwork?feat=directlink ...Framing around ductwork: pics

Shed project: Roof trusses [3 articles]

I welcome any criticism on my roof plans. I'm not a structural engineer, I'm only making educated guesses, and I promise you won't hurt my feelings with good suggestions! The lumber isn't bought y...Shed project: Roof trusses

Using stair gauges to lay out stringers

David Nebenzahl - 2009-06-17 15:12:00 [In: Construction & Design | Stairs & Railings | ]
Regarding the earlier thread expressing puzzlement over building a small set of stairs: those who want to do this but don't know how to go about it should realize it ain't rocket science. Heck, ev...Using stair gauges to lay out stringers

Structural Wood Replacement Guidelines after Termite Infestation? [4 articles]

TomYoung - 2009-06-26 12:55:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Construction & Design | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi all: I previously asked here about replacing exterior wall structural members after a termite infestation (http://tinyurl.com/kwndug) and I've finally gotten around to actually doing the work....Structural Wood Replacement Guidelines after Termite Infestation?

Shed project: Shearwall design [26 articles]

In a free-standing garage, where one wall is almost entirely absent to make a door opening, what parts of the structure prevent the door wall from racking? I am second-guessing myself about my sh...Shed project: Shearwall design

t1-11 z-flashing and water [27 articles]

I'm working on a project to replace the bottom 20" of t1-11 type siding on my house. I cut and stained new 20" sheets (including edge staining). I cut off the bottom 20" of siding from the house. ...t1-11 z-flashing and water

Framing basement: metal headers and plate, with wood studs? [14 articles]

Bryan Scholtes - 2009-09-24 01:30:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Construction & Design | Electrical & Wiring | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I am framing my basement, and love the idea of building a metal-stud wall in place. It seems very convenient to just attach metal top (header) and bottom (plate) studs and then cut the vertical stud...Framing basement: metal headers and plate, with wood studs?
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