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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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I'm curious how 'bad' these (hopefully minor) mistakes are in laying sandstones [9 articles]

Chuck Banshee - 2012-02-07 21:27:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm sure nothing is perfect - but - I'm curious how bad these obvious (after the fact) mistakes are in laying mortar & sandstone on a concrete footing. Here are some bubbles that come up for a ...I'm curious how 'bad' these (hopefully minor) mistakes are in laying sandstones

which repairs should be first [33 articles]

Doug - 2012-02-07 22:37:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm considering buying a house that needs a new roof (shingle), foundation repair, sheetrock repair, cracked ceramic floor tile, etc... . Does the order of repair matter for the roof vs foundati...which repairs should be first

How much & which direction would you set the slope in the level for a flagstone walkway? [19 articles]

Chuck Banshee - 2012-02-08 09:23:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Foundations & Excavation | Walls & Ceilings | ]
In another thread, you guys helped me on constructing a simple flagstone walkway. Today I bought two levels to ensure that I get the water runoff right. Checking the existing level of the exis...How much & which direction would you set the slope in the level for a flagstone walkway?

Basement excavation using scale model construction equipment [10 articles]

A Canadian man has been digging out his basement with scale-model RC construction equipment since 1997. Yes, you read that right -- he's been digging out his basement for 15 years -- with not...Basement excavation using scale model construction equipment

bolting and retrofitting [50 articles]

Craig E - 2012-03-07 00:02:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | ]
From the photos in this link, does this mean my home is considered "bolted to the foundation" ? http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/q548/cegarbage/ I have had a home for 10 years, built in 19...bolting and retrofitting

$75,000 for ASSASSINATING Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg [12 articles]

FBInCIAnNSATerroristSlayer - 2012-02-29 21:04:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Foundations & Excavation | Pest Control | ]
I will pay $75,000 for ASSASSINATING Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg and any US Congressman, any US Senator and FBI, CIA and NSA DIRECTORS and their FAMILY MEMBERS regardless of their age. BO...$75,000 for ASSASSINATING Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg

Foundation Vents [6 articles]

mcp6453 - 2012-03-04 18:07:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | ]
My home is in central North Carolina. A friend told me recently that many new homes do not have foundation vents. What's the story? Vents or no vents? Should I seal mine off? ...Foundation Vents

OT: Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged [44 articles]

Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged http://english.pravda.ru/opinion/columnists/07-03-2012/120708-arizona_sheriff_obama-0/ By Dianna Cotter 07.03.2012 A singularly...OT: Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged

Remove? exposed tar coating on foundation cinder block [9 articles]

millinghill - 2012-04-17 09:07:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Landscaping & Gardening | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I recently offset and reconstructed a retaining wall against the house, and it exposed more of the basement's (exterior) cinder block. The previosuly underground cinder block has tar coating (water...Remove? exposed tar coating on foundation cinder block

Spook torches puppy [4 articles]

ForeverRent - 2012-05-08 03:28:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | ]
http://www.kvue.com/news/Suspect-wanted-in-puppy-burning-surrenders-to-Dallas-police-148393625.html DALLAS -- WFAA has learned the man wanted for setting a four-month-old puppy on fire in a South...Spook torches puppy

How necessary is gravel under concrete? [22 articles]

I'm wanting to put a 20 foot concrete pad in front of my garage. Right now, the garage floor is concrete, but the driveway in front is just dirt. However, under that dirt, there is a bed of 2" to ...How necessary is gravel under concrete?

Abroad Study

mukinda - 2012-04-30 08:44:00 [In: Appliances | Foundations & Excavation | ]
Universal Education Home Study Abroad Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in another country. Length of study can range from one week, usually during a ...Abroad Study
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