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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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Estimation of Fake-Stone Veneers [4 articles]
Lefty - 2009-04-22 20:15:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Contracting | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Is there anyone here who can give an estimation of the installed
per-square-foot cost of exterior fake-stone veneers?
Actually any cost breakdown would be appreciated.
I assume it would cost mor...
Horizontal sand filter
shubham Inc - 2010-11-20 02:42:00 [In: Contracting | ]
Horizontal sand filter
Our horizontal multi-cell designs partition the unit to form
individual filter cells. They can often be used as a cost-effective
substitute to multiple vertical units.
P...Is this a fair charge on a new concrete floor for my garage ? [14 articles]
IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2009-05-05 13:11:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | ]
I had a contractor come out and he said he pours 3750 # rated
Concrete , 4" thick , directly over the sand which i currently have as
a floor . He said there are stones mixed in with the concrete a...Architectural Iron Designs - Good Supplier for Wrought Iron Components
Archirondesign.com - 2009-04-30 02:56:00 [In: Contracting | Driveways & Walkways | Fences | Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | Windows & Doors | ]
Check this link - www.archirondesign.com
Their wrought iron gates were featured even in the Oscar movie
"beautiful mind"
Lovely designs. Good rate also.
Architectural Iron Designs, Inc. is a n...cast iron radiators [29 articles]
I have those old, vintage cast iron radiators in my house on a wood boiler. They are not marked for direction of flow as far as I can see but I always assumed the hot should come in the bottom and a...Waterproofing a brick front porch [2 articles]
Tom Adams - 2009-05-03 17:19:00 [In: Contracting | Porches & Sunrooms | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have a brick front porch and my termite contractor said water was
leaking through it. It has a brick and mortar walking surface. He
said the moss growing on it was a sign of leaks into the dirt...funny home repair pics [4 articles]
2009-05-08 07:52:00 [In: Contracting | ]
some of them were horrendous
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2009/04/march-nominees-for-2009-contractor.html
...Barker Tile Panels
Jon Danniken - 2009-05-08 13:32:00 [In: Contracting | ]
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with Barker tile panels.
I'm doing a tub surround project, and after deciding against the plastic
panel kits, I am now considering using a coup...Can a pool robot do the job of a regular filtration system? [26 articles]
scorpster - 2009-05-11 11:44:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Contracting | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
There's a large concrete swimming pool at my mom's house that needs
refurbishing, and I'd like to help her bring it back into use. Drain the
water, clean out debris, acid wash, ok sounds relative...screening advice? [8 articles]
I need to re-screen a small porch. Since I'd like to use 9' wide screen to minimize the framework, I looked beyond the local big boxes and found the Phifer web site (and hope that a local building s...Does anyone know of a good CAD service? [5 articles]
Jon Danniken - 2009-05-13 04:10:00 [In: Contracting | ]
Hi, I hope I'm posting this in the right group.
Our company is looking to hire a CAD designer/service for several custom
pieces we have been contracted to fabricate. This is a government contrac...Castle Brook Shingles [3 articles]
I am considering having my roof shingled and the contractor wants to use Castle Brook shingles which can be purchased from Menards. Has anyone used them and how have they held up. I considered Ow...Double Wire Circuits [50 articles]
Pavel314 - 2010-07-01 15:01:00 [In: Appliances | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Windows & Doors | ]
This is a theoretical electrical question, not something I actually
plan to do. Say somebody wants to run a new circuit from the breaker
box to one special outlet, like for a microwave oven or windo...dealing with lack of slope [12 articles]
Edward Reid - 2010-11-21 14:41:00 [In: Contracting | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
OK, continuation of my gutter drain issues, but on another stage now.
I'm slowly digging the new trench. (I've never been fast on this kind
of thing, and a cold and a trip haven't helped.)
I fina...Shed project: slab reinforcement [12 articles]
2009-05-18 15:37:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
I'm building a shed. Part one is complete, preparing the site for a slab;
it's leveled, graveled and framed. We're thinking to do the pour later this
week.
A friend of mine, who does concrete f...