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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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Looking for users manual for older Sears/Craftsman lawn mower [5 articles]
bs0323@comcast.net - 2009-08-04 21:39:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
It's from the early 1990's and the model number is 247.384260.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Creature [20 articles]
Van Chocstraw - 2009-08-02 21:49:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
What kind of creature is digging holes in my back lawn? There are about
an inch and a half round and an inch or two deep. I have seen nothing
out there. Nocturnal creature? If anyone can identify ...Fencing [18 articles]
hibb - 2009-08-03 19:08:00 [In: Fences | Landscaping & Gardening | Security & Surveillance | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
No, I'm not selling stolen property. But there has been a bit of a
rift between my Brother-in-law and me and his property surrounds mine
on three sides. He did me the favor of having my property lin...amps to hp [26 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-08-05 11:33:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Furniture | Pest Control | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
When translating amps to hp for a 120V appliance, is the formula essentially
120*amps/745.699872
That would give a 15amp ryobi table saw a rating of 2.41hp which is
ridiculously high, no? Is m...uneven cutting - Craftsman lawn tractor [6 articles]
hillclimber - 2009-08-06 09:24:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Have 42" Craftsman lawn tractor and am having difficulty getting a even
cut. I level the deck with the adjustment bolts and the bottom of the
deck measures the same on both sides. (attempted to ...My new snow blower - video [22 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2010-11-10 19:40:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Some of you may remember that I asked for advice on which snowblower
to purchase.
I made my decision, purchased a unit and put a video of it on youtube.
I think you'll agree that I made a wise ...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...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...Cable Splitter questions for my internet and tv [25 articles]
vvilliamm - 2009-08-12 10:05:00 [In: Appliances | Home Electronics | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Which one of these Cable Splitters are better? for my internet and tv?
I recently got Roadrunner cable and i want to use an splitter on the coax
cable
so it will make it one for my router and one ...Availability and Price of Husquarvana Model 51 Chain Saw? [3 articles]
W. eWatson - 2009-08-10 15:28:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Is Subject saw still available new, and what's a typical price? I see
there are plenty of parts for it via Google, but don't see the chainsaw
listed.
...killing a tree [18 articles]
nefletch - 2009-08-13 11:02:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Lets just say I have a tree growing where I do not want it
to grow. And it is such a location that I cannot get to it
to dig it up. I have cut the tree down to shoulder height,
and it can stay t...Pulsing lawn mower [25 articles]
Calab - 2009-08-11 11:30:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Howdy!
I just received a three year old B&S 3.5 horsepower mower from a friend.
Currently, it starts easy but starts pulsing once it's been running for a
few minutes.
I've been told that t...lawn edger [31 articles]
Smitty Two - 2009-08-13 18:57:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
So the new place is in a civilized neighborhood, and I'm thinking of
acquiring a real edger. She has a manual type but it's tiring to use. I
edged once with the string trimmer but went through a l...Toad stools [12 articles]
Red - 2009-08-14 13:52:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I always used a bagger on my lawn to avoid thatch problems. The turf
was good but a little sparce. I replaced my mower this spring and now
no longer have a bagger. The turf is somewhat thicker bu...JD Lawn Tractor Starter Problems [12 articles]
Mortimer Schnerd - 2009-08-13 22:41:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I've got a four year old John Deere L110 lawn tractor with the original
battery still in it. It's been on a battery tender ever since it was new.
The problem I've got dates back to when I first ...