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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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Framing basement: metal headers and plate, with wood studs? [14 articles]
Bryan Scholtes - 2009-09-24 01:30:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Construction & Design | Electrical & Wiring | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I am framing my basement, and love the idea of building a metal-stud
wall in place. It seems very convenient to just attach metal top
(header) and bottom (plate) studs and then cut the vertical stud...
Workaround Basement Insulation for electrical work. [9 articles]
John Gilmer - 2009-07-26 21:15:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Foundations & Excavation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi:
A fellow I know has a relatively new home (3 year old?) with a poured
foundation. The exterior walls of the un-finished part of the basement are
covered with some kind of "foil" covered p...Bath's pedestal sink [8 articles]
Othermails_08 - 2009-07-25 23:05:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
I remodeled my small half-bath. I received a hand-me-down pedestal
sink (still in a very good condition) so I'm planning to have it
installed.
The plumber told me the sink doesn't have a set of ...Wafer Board for concrete forms. [11 articles]
Pat - 2009-07-27 02:52:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Can I use wafer board when I form up for my garage stem wall?
...what size fitting for sink toilet connection [6 articles]
I am changing bath sink faucet and toilet. I am confused what I need for connection hose. The old faucet has two copper tubings 6" coming down, seems to be 1/4", with two male fittings ( cannot de...Light Fixture ? [12 articles]
Virtual Voyager - 2009-09-23 12:05:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Porches & Sunrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I bought an inexpensive light fixture for back porch ceiling and it
has a tag on the wiring that says:
Caution: Risk of fire, most dwellings built before 1985 have supply
wire rated 60 degrees...Hot Porch Roof [22 articles]
Tony - 2009-07-28 08:25:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Porches & Sunrooms | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a large front porch with a roof about 8 feet up. It is open on
the bottom so you see the sheathing and joists (2x6's). When the sun is
on it the heat really radiates down to the porch are...CFL won't fit in porch light. [10 articles]
terry - 2009-07-28 21:44:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Porches & Sunrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Our outside porch light is fitted with an incandescent long-life 130
volt bulb (50 watts IIRC); currently we are using the second of two
such bulbs we bought some 10 to 15 years ago. The bulb is typ...new drywall on walls but use existing ceiling? [8 articles]
ben - 2009-07-29 19:01:00 [In: Bathrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Some previous owner glued thin wood strips to the bathroom walls with
an adhesive. This has been falling off for years. I want to replace
it with clean painted walls. I have been trying to remove...House overheating....suggestions [19 articles]
Rookie-at-home - 2009-07-29 08:50:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I've just bought a new (over 40yrs old) home. It doesn't have A/C and
it becomes very warm during the day (+85F)
I've installed screened windows & doors (to allow for circulation) but
it still b...what to do with cracked grout on ceiling in shower [12 articles]
Hello, I had a new shower with tiled walls and ceiling put in about 5 years ago. This year the grout in one specific row of tiles on the ceiling is really starting to crack. This started last yea...Ceiling Fans [21 articles]
Kate - 2009-07-30 13:01:00 [In: Bedrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Does anyone have a ceiling fan in their bedroom, right above the bed,
and if so, do you recommend it?
I am thinking about installing a fan above my bed, but would like some
feedback first. Is ...Plant/shrub protection while pressure washing [5 articles]
Bob - 2009-07-30 12:22:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I plan to pressure wash the outside of my two story home in the near future.
What is the best method of protecting plants and shrubs from water damage
during this process. I have numerous large an...Ceiling Fans - Thank you [5 articles]
I have received so many helpful replies as it relates to getting a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I have decided to go ahead with the project. It will have a light, and a remote control. It will...Cutting Floor [13 articles]
GTS - 2009-07-31 20:20:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I need to replace a 5/8 plywood floor in a half bath. I want to cut it
flush to the wall without having to tear up the drywall. I was planning to
use a Sawzall (which will be a bit difficult to ...