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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.

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Lawn furniture clear coat problem [8 articles]

Hello All, Last summer purchased outdoor table from Home Depot. I sprayed it with a clear coat hoping it would extend the painted finish. The clear coat has milky splotchy patches. I suspect th...Lawn furniture clear coat problem

PTL - how long before I can finish it? [7 articles]

Limp Arbor - 2009-04-17 22:36:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | ]
Just finished building a swingset out of PTL and plan on finishing it. This is the 'new' PTL from Home Depot that isn't green it is treated with CA- Copper Azole. Has a slight green tint to it wh...PTL - how long before I can finish it?

How do I remove this Honeywell thermostat? [10 articles]

Painting a room at a friend's new/used house. The thermostat in the picture linked below will be replaced within 6-8 weeks, but needs to remain in use until then. Otherwise, I'd just wreck the thi...How do I remove this Honeywell thermostat?

How to remove paint from PVC pipe? [19 articles]

MiamiCuse - 2009-04-20 09:59:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a section of PVC pipe I need to put a ball valve in. The pipe was previously painted (I believe water based paint) and I need to clean that paint off so I can apply PVC primer and glue. W...How to remove paint from PVC pipe?

Paint for a cement floor? [13 articles]

My newish-to-me house has a Florida room with a cement floor. It's painted and can be a bit slick, especially for my dogs with fuzzy feet. The patio is the same level with the cement outside of ...Paint for a cement floor?

Wood fence post coated with tar? [6 articles]

MiamiCuse - 2009-04-22 15:42:00 [In: Fences | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I had a wood fence built last year, the code calls for 4x4 PT posts embedded in concrete 12" deep, which is what I did. I have always wondered how long this PT post would last in the hot and humi...Wood fence post coated with tar?

Caulk edge of bathroom floor? [8 articles]

2009-04-27 22:12:00 [In: Bathrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
In the bathrooms in my house (purchased last summer), there is painted or stained wood trim that meets the tile floor. Is it a good idea to caulk there? If so, what kind of caulk? In one bath...Caulk edge of bathroom floor?

Grayco spray pattern problem [7 articles]

Steve Barker - 2009-04-29 13:24:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I've got a grayco airless sprayer, the 900 series magnum, and it seems to not spray right. I've tried a couple of new tips, and had the pressure from low to high. What i'm getting is a good spray...Grayco spray pattern problem

pressure washing stucco? [9 articles]

Has anyone ever put their pressure washer to exterior stucco? I have a shop in my back yard that is white stucco that's turning drab (built in about 1985). I was going to spray paint it but a...pressure washing stucco?

Replacement windows: wood vs. vinyl [20 articles]

adrian@cam.cornell.edu - 2009-05-01 12:59:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
We're considering replacement windows for 50 year old wood frame windows and some not so old aluminum frame windows. The old wood windows are difficult/impossible to open and somewhat leaky despite...Replacement windows: wood vs. vinyl

Painting PVC pipe [7 articles]

Created a hanging garden setup using PVC pipe and a couple plastic 5 gal buckets. Technically fine but ugly white. Wondering what paints work best in exterior situations? Based on the size spra...Painting PVC pipe

How to paint window scrren [15 articles]

enewton - 2009-05-01 18:53:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
A screen room outside my home has fixed plastic "screens" that are waterproofed by a thin coating of clear vinyl or similar plastic sheeting. Portions of the waterproofing layer are flaking off, ex...How to paint window scrren

entry door [5 articles]

trailer - 2009-05-01 17:08:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
I'm considering replacing my entry door. Looking at the Andersen brand at HD. Are the fiberglass doors, which are somewhat cheaper, any good? Or should I stay with a wood door? Can fibergl...entry door

Storing Psint? [27 articles]

Don - 2009-05-05 10:30:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I've never been happy with the way paint stores over a period of years. Whenever I buy paint and store it, I'm always very meticulous about sealing the can, as well as wiping the lid and the...Storing Psint?

Which Decorative items Are Perfect For The Nantucket Decorating Theme?

ydhfomiuxkwp@yahoo.com - 2009-05-03 06:38:00 [In: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Kitchens | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
To give your Nantucket decorating theme that finished impression, you should invest in the best suited decorative accessories. In keeping with the sense of the seaside, you will need to buy charmi...Which Decorative items Are Perfect For The Nantucket Decorating Theme?
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