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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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Re Plastering a Swimming Pool [12 articles]
Pointer - 2011-03-06 12:20:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
We are looking at replastering a community swimming pool in Maryland and
are researching the pros and cons of fiberglass vs. the conventional
approach. Does anyone have first hand experience with...
How to Flush a Toilet (Instructions and WARNINGS) [2 articles]
2011-03-20 08:01:00 [In: Bathrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Energy Efficiency | Furniture | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Did you ever notice that they never put flushing instructions on
toilets? How is someone supposed to know howto flush it?
Of course, anyone who has been there, knows that on the bottom of the
wo...Evaporative cooler problem [6 articles]
KenK - 2012-03-27 04:30:00 [In: Bathrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Perhaps someone can make a suggestion.
I bought a new evaporative cooler last spring. (An evaporative cooler
replaces an A/C in dry weather and costs much less to run. It runs water
though pad...Roller cleaner cleaner [8 articles]
Steve B - 2011-04-07 17:35:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have two of those rollers that look like a paint roller that have the
sticky surfaces. I use them to clean my pool table. I have difficulty
getting them clean. I use dish soap, and it makes t...how to find pool tiles [13 articles]
Deodiaus - 2011-04-11 22:36:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I am trying to find pool tiles on the internet.
I am looking for ideas on how to find pool tiles for a pool build 17
years ago.
Basically, I have a mosaic pattern made up of two types.
One type is...Deck Idea [5 articles]
Steve B - 2011-04-15 19:32:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Lighting | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Here's an interesting deck cover that I saw on a homeowner survey inspection
this past weekend.
The deck would allow for air circulation, and pressure relief during high
winds. It would not of...Pool table recover [17 articles]
Steve B - 2011-04-21 19:59:00 [In: Furniture | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Anyone done it? I've moved my 3 pc. 8' table, and it was no big deal. I
have watched several videos of recovering, and I think I could handle it.
Any caveats?
I guess the worst thing is pulli...Swimming Pool Polaris [9 articles]
trax - 2011-04-24 11:22:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
My swimming pool polaris has stopped moving. The pump appears to be
working but the polaris is not working. The hole where we connect the
polaris is not getting any water flowing through it. The ...Variable speed pool pumps? [28 articles]
trader4@optonline.net - 2011-04-24 08:19:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Pest Control | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
In the Polaris pool cleaner thread the subject of variable speed
pool pumps came up. Which got me thinking about them
again because a friend who has a pool with a single speed
pump is considering...Where can I get 15 foot wide outdoor grass carpet? [4 articles]
Mikepier - 2011-04-24 20:30:00 [In: Flooring | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Last year I had an 10 foot round Intex pool on concrete, with the
outdoor "astroturf" grass as padding, and it worked out great. This
year I bought a 14 foot round Intex pool so now I need a bigger ...When to replace shingles [23 articles]
John - 2011-04-27 07:20:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Go Green | Roofing & Gutters | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I'm wondering what the rule of thumb is for when you need to replace
the (asphalt) shingles on the roof. I moved into my house (in
Ontario) 10 years ago, and I think the roof may have been layed ar...Swimming pool remodel help needed! [15 articles]
Billy Zeigler - 2011-05-03 03:11:00 [In: Contracting | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
We have a swimming pool built in the early 60's from concrete that has
been repaired and going year after year. 11 years ago we had a pool
outfit install a liner with new decking around. Worked and ...Hayward pool pump cartridge filter cleaning [4 articles]
Paul Michaels - 2011-05-10 20:01:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Landscaping & Gardening | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Rather than pay $80 for our pool cleaner to replace the dirty
cartridge filter in the Hayward Star Clear II filtration system, I
decided to remove, clean and replace it myself.
I created a quick ...Diatomaceous earth versus Cellulose for pool filter [10 articles]
Ashton Crusher - 2011-05-13 03:58:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Has anyone used the Cellulose replacement for Diatomaceous earth in
their pool filter? Local pool store has bags of the stuff. Very
light, supposedly cheaper and biodegradable.
...How to secure 2X2 interlocking foam mats to concrete [5 articles]
Mikepier - 2011-05-12 17:14:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have made a 16' X 16' mat out of those grey 2X2 interlocking foam
mats as a platform fo my 14 foot round Intex pool. It is on my
concrete patio in the backyard. So far it is working out great. The...