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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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Pex pipe exposed to sun [11 articles]
theedudenator - 2009-10-12 14:38:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Last fall I ran some pex pipe under ground out to the garage.
I never got around to hooking it up, 25 foot has been coiled up
outside of my garage.
I have read UV exposure is bad.
How can I te...
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Harriet LABELLA - 2010-11-07 04:36:00 [In: Appliances | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Home Electronics | Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | ]
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...Can I install a ceiling? [18 articles]
stryped - 2009-10-14 09:06:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My detached garage with metal siding has 2x4 trusses spaced 4 feet on
center. Can I install a ceiling or will this be too much weight and
cause sagging/or other problems?
...wireless doorbells [36 articles]
Dennis M - 2009-10-21 21:08:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with wireless doorbells. The
last couple of days mine has been ringing a couple of times on its own (no,
it isn't a pre-Halloween prank). I have some neigh...alternative garage interior wall covering [15 articles]
jamesgangnc - 2009-10-15 00:49:00 [In: Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm building a garage with some living space above it. I'd like to
insulate and cover the walls in the garage area as well. But I'd
rather use something besides wallboard since it is so easily dam...another shed project question [8 articles]
I have my shed almost finished.....I poured slab, then one row of concrete blocks, and then built shed....It rained quite a bit last night and I noticed some wetness at the mortar joint between slab...Bug Killer....What's best? [10 articles]
Hustlin' Hank - 2009-10-31 21:39:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | ]
So far I have been able to keep most of the spiders/bugs out of the
house. But they seem to be winning the war. I have tried sprays and
granular from places like Home Depot.
What is the best thin...installing cedar trim on shed [10 articles]
2009-10-20 02:14:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
I am putting up some trim on shed project. this is 1x4 cedar. just wondering
if regular hot-dip galvanized nails ok for this purpose?
...Garage Door doesnt work since I unplugged it [5 articles]
cohiba62 - 2009-10-21 01:37:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
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** ** ** ...Garage ceiling [10 articles]
stryped - 2009-10-20 12:58:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have trusses on four foot centers. I plan on installinf between the
trusses 2x4 material every 4 feet so I can hang drywall or some other
board for a ceiling. My idea is to install these boards fl..."Blonde moment & a refrigerator" [12 articles]
From Craigslist today..... Date: 2009-10-19, 3:13PM PDT I bought a refrigerator on craig's list for my garage. Paid $100. It works fine, but it is missing its interior shelves. I looked onlin...Garage into Welding Shop [20 articles]
Tony - 2009-10-24 08:28:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Remodeling & Renovation | ]
Would there be any building code applicable if I want to section off
part of my garage for a small welding business? Or is this something I
get business insurance for and they tell me the specs.?...Need ideas (electrical) [10 articles]
Hustlin' Hank - 2009-10-22 12:55:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Windows & Doors | ]
I just built a pole barn (36 x 48). I put clear panels on one side 2
feet from the eave to allow light in during the daytime hours. This
seems to work great. I will use this mostly for storage of my...Fluorescent Fixtures [9 articles]
Mortimer Schnerd - 2009-10-25 03:31:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
My dad has a fluorescent light fixture in his garage with tubes that
barely glow. I went to the Borg and bought a pair of replacement tubes
but no improvement. I do not smell anything near the f...Tips on insulating garage [8 articles]
theedudenator - 2009-10-25 12:33:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Construction & Design | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have been tearing out the old paneling and insulation from my garage
(built in the 1940's)
This is a red brick with 1/2 tongue and grove and 2x4 framing.
This is a detached type - no living spac...