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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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Lazy man's re-modeling project [7 articles]
hibb - 2009-09-30 17:16:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Well, the big garage sale is over and I got rid of lots of stuff
including a big ole king size bed in the upstairs bed room. We don't
use that bedroom any more so I want to re-model the room and hav...
Garage Floor Coating [6 articles]
DP - 2009-10-02 15:27:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
I am thinking of having my garage floor coated by either a Rustoleum product
(installed by Home Depot) or by Premier Garage - I can not figure out if the
material is any different.
Both compani...removing water heater elements [16 articles]
Jules - 2009-10-14 17:02:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have one of those heater element sockets which have holes in the
end to take a 3/8" shaft - and I had no problems with the upper element,
but the lower one is jammed up solid; with some 3/8" met...Wiring through brick wall [4 articles]
Percival P. Cassidy - 2009-10-02 19:20:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I want to mount lights on the brick wall either side of the garage door.
I will run the individual conductors (THWN) in WireMold metallic raceway
on the inside sheetrock wall to a box back-to-back...Winterizing time [39 articles]
cshenk - 2009-10-07 18:47:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Porches & Sunrooms | ]
Hi All,
It's that time again. I'm hoping I don't forget any parts this year. I
took care of the car (flushed radiatior, refilled with new antifreeze). I
know we need to check all caulking ar...attached garage roof meets t1-11... how to flash? [9 articles]
xparatrooper - 2009-10-07 00:58:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
so... how in the world can I flash from a roof to t1-11? just fill
the grooves with foam insulation rope and caulk (and then a face
board)? fill the grooves with caulk and run flashing in front?...Painting osb inside garage [13 articles]
stryped - 2009-10-08 03:46:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
If I am paintign osb walls, which would be better in a shop/garage,
semi gloss or gloss white. I want to reflect alot of light but still
look good.
...Reroof flat roofed one car garage -- Metal? [21 articles]
Dan Musicant - 2009-10-09 17:21:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I'm in Berkeley, CA. The winters are mild, no snow, but there are nights
when there's ice on outside surfaces in the morning.
The garage roof (typical) is totally wasted. For the last several year...Pressure regulation [5 articles]
JIMMIE - 2009-10-08 20:55:00 [In: Bathrooms | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
My friend has a problem getting blasted by hot or cold water when he
is taking a shower and someone turns on the water elsewhere in his
house. Curb pressure is about 100 PSI and regulator takes it d...Pressure regulation [3 articles]
JIMMIE - 2009-10-08 18:31:00 [In: Bathrooms | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
My friend has a problem getting blasted by hot or cold water when he
is taking a shower and someone turns on the water elsewhere in his
house. Curb pressure is about 100 PSI and regulator takes it d...2 hole in the wall questions [6 articles]
Jack - 2009-10-13 19:45:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've got two situations where I need help with holes in my walls.
In the laundry room, the rigid pipe dryer vent is going out through the
garage wall, then venting outside. In the winter, the la...WireMold installation question [12 articles]
Percival P. Cassidy - 2009-10-09 19:07:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | ]
In order to install Wiremold metal raceway on the inside garage wall for
120v wiring for the exterior lights I need to cross an existing run of
Wiremold that carries the 24v wiring for the sprinkl...Garage door - round II [10 articles]
MikeB - 2009-10-09 19:18:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
And so it starts. Some of you may recall I had a garage door replaced
(http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_frm/thread/
5fa483212a08b839 - hope the link works)
Well, it everythin...OT ? Foul odor emanating from my car air conditioner [16 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-10-13 21:40:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | ]
This may not really be OT in AHR, after all, my car is parked in my garage,
part of my home. Maybe this is stretching it? :-). I don't know where else
to ask.
I drive a 1993 Chevy Lumina with 1...Options to finish wall and ceiling in garage [20 articles]
theedudenator - 2009-10-15 07:31:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a 2-1/2 car garage built in the 1940's
It is all brick and heavy wood, insulation and paneling.
The attic is a walk-in type and is also insulated.
The wiring is also 1940's...
This wint...