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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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Laminate flooring joint problem [9 articles]
Jack - 2010-03-27 19:06:00 [In: Flooring | ]
Laying a very light colored laminate floor (Maple). I can see some of the
end joints. In other words, it appears like the MDF core can be seen. I
wouldn't have this problem if the flooring was ...
Insulation contractor screwed up my floor. What now? [8 articles]
mike - 2010-03-28 22:49:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Bedrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Contracting | Flooring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Windows & Doors | ]
Insulation contractor screwed up my floor. What now?
I'm not exactly sure the proper terms to use, so I'll describe.
House was built in 1972. The subfloor is 1-1/2" thick tongue and groove.
O...Wood flooring installation advice [8 articles]
stryped - 2010-03-29 15:41:00 [In: Flooring | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Well, I got a good deal on some "Tavern Grade" wood flooring that is 2
1/4 inches wide. It will go in my living room and butt against my 3
inch wide hardwood in the dining room. Any advice on how to...2 1/4 inch flooring [4 articles]
stryped - 2010-04-02 14:06:00 [In: Flooring | ]
Does anyone use this narrow wood floorign anymore or are most going
with the 3 inch?
...Another tiling question [7 articles]
I am in the throes of tiling the walls in the bathroom - all of them. I am using tiles that are almost 2' X 1' (metric equivalent). Anyhow it works out that the bottom tile is approx 1/2" from the...Carpet Seam [7 articles]
MikeL - 2010-03-31 05:40:00 [In: Flooring | ]
I have carpet which is pretty old and not able to replace at this
time. At a place where 2 pieces butt together, I was told it could not
be seamed, so I bought a track at Lowe's, but it didn't seem ...GROUT ! [10 articles]
Flooring nailer [15 articles]
stryped - 2010-03-30 19:05:00 [In: Flooring | ]
I have a coupon to get this pretty cheap:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99640
Can you tell me if this wil work for layign about 500 square feet of
3/4 inch soli...Cordless trim saw [6 articles]
As stated elsewhere I will be installing solid hardwood flooring. I have a cheap telta table top saw, a orbital jig saw, etc. Would a cordless trim saw be somethign good to have for a project such...ot - Electricity [2 articles]
Picked up someplace eons ago, and just ran across the file. Bob-tx ASK DAVE: WHAT IS ELECTRICITY? by Dave Barry Today's scientific question is: What in the world is electricity? And wher...Laminate flooring joint problem: Problem solved [2 articles]
Jack - 2010-04-05 16:42:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Flooring | ]
Thanks to all who helped me out with my laminate questions. Problem solved
last week. All it took was 28" of flood water in my basement.
...Transition from 2 1/4 wood flooring to 3 inch [16 articles]
stryped - 2010-04-06 17:40:00 [In: Flooring | Windows & Doors | ]
I have 3 inch floorin gin a dinning orom and carpet in the adjoining
living room. I got a good deal on some 2 1/4 inch flooring that nearly
matches the three inch. Is there a good was to transition ...Flies [25 articles]
I have new windows and doors, my house is tight. No drafts in the winter, no air leaks felt. How in hell do files still get in? I keep finding dead ones on my porch carpet and sometimes one flying ...Deassembling ans re-assembling hardwood floor [16 articles]
ls02 - 2010-04-08 12:48:00 [In: Flooring | ]
I am doing a major remodel of my house. I want to disassemble existing
hardwood floor and re-install it after remodeling. The hardwood is
solid oak sanded and finished after installation. I will san...Remodel Project Plan [5 articles]
Mike P - 2010-04-11 17:58:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Flooring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hello All,
Looking for a little friendly advice. I=92m currently in the
process demoing a two bedroom first floor apartment unit (1,000sqft)
with gas hookup, 100A service. To date this is wh...