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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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Faucet washer repair [5 articles]
2009-08-03 22:50:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a bad faucet washer in my bathroom sink. The washer has a chip
out of one edge of it. What sort of glue can I use to repair this
chip? would epoxy work? Normally I'd replace the washer, b...
Anything to fill rust spot in bathtub? [4 articles]
2009-08-05 11:56:00 [In: Bathrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I've noticed a 3/8" rust spot in my old bathtub. Is there anything similar
to the automobile rustkits that would allow me to fill in the spot with some
sort of quick drying epoxy or caulk, smooth...Regarding: pitfalls in replacing old toilet? [update] [6 articles]
Tom - 2010-11-10 13:23:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I'd asked in June about replacing an old toilet and had some concerns about
the ability of the new models to flush well. I'll post the update that the new
Kohler Wellworth flushes like a champ. Surp...Double flush for free. [2 articles]
Thomas - 2010-11-08 15:02:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a regular toilet about ten years old with 8 month old
fluidmaster or similar guts.
When I flush I get a 'regular' flush in about 4 to 5 seconds then
another flush right after (without me doi...Tankless water heater vent sizes and configurations [27 articles]
Phisherman - 2009-08-07 09:06:00 [In: Bathrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I plan to purchase a tankless water heater to replace a failing water
tank. The current vent is a 6" diameter vent pipe. I need a 7.4 GPM
unit (4 bathroom house with 3 showers) and considering a ...Showerhead drips off and on occasionally during the night [7 articles]
TN - 2009-08-08 08:16:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
4 year old american standard shower *single handle" faucet with shower
head in shower stall. The dang thing out of the blue just starts
dripping in the middle of the night for a short blast and the...Toilet Tank Leaking Around Bolt [13 articles]
Ever since I installed a Universal-Rundle tall commode 10 years ago, I've had a recurring problem with a very small leak around the right mounting bolt which securs the tank to the bowl. I've had t...Dealing with the concrete backer board/drywall butt joint [5 articles]
Hi all: Pretty soon I'll start putting up the concrete backer board for a tub surround, with the rest of the bathroom covered with drywall. The backer boards' edges aren't tapered and as I'll be...Delta faucet problem [7 articles]
Percival P. Cassidy - 2009-08-09 07:42:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
We have two bathroom sinks with identical Delta single-handle faucets.
but one needs only 1/16" movement for the water to flow while the other
needs at least 1/2". IOW, a lot more care needs to be...Reasonable Cost? [43 articles]
CWLee - 2010-07-01 22:05:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I recently had a small job done by a plumber, and I'm
wondering if I got a bargain, paid a typical price for this
task, or was overcharged. This is in the greater Los
Angeles area. I'd appre...SINK PLUNGER REMOVAL [6 articles]
Ron in NY - 2010-04-10 08:22:00 [In: Bathrooms | ]
I have 3 bathrooms in my house. Occasionally, I have had to snake out the drains
in 2 of the bathroom sinks--no problem--lift out the plunger and snake out the
hair. Now, my downstairs bathroom sink...Aquarium toilet [11 articles]
TD - 2009-08-11 15:16:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
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...Grab bar in our shower stall [16 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-08-10 14:57:00 [In: Bathrooms | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We are getting old and need a grab bar in the shower stall. The walls are
covered with 2x2 ceramic tiles, probably over sheetrock and standard studs
(standard construction).
How can I located t...Hear water meter 'clicking' throughout the pipes when in-ground sprinkler running [29 articles]
blueman - 2009-08-14 07:51:00 [In: Bathrooms | ]
When our in-ground sprinkler is running outside, I can hear the water
meter 'clicking' through all the pipes -- including as far away as our
3rd floor bathroom. All the pipes are secured properly us...Prevent Plumbing Escutcheons From Rusting [18 articles]
Perry Aynum - 2009-08-13 14:21:00 [In: Bathrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Are there any tricks to preventing the $3 plumbing pipe escutcheons from the
BORG from rusting after 2 months?
There is nothing more annoying than doing a nice paint job on a bathroom,
only to ...