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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.

There are 647 threads in our archives.

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Remote control lighting [13 articles]

rile - 2009-11-13 18:58:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Lighting | ]
My son has a shed for his dogs along with a fenced in area outside it. He'd like to install a floodlight on the shed so he can check on the dogs at night. Is there a remote control system that he ...Remote control lighting

estimated materials cost for 30x50x10h pole barn [5 articles]

kansascats - 2009-11-18 14:32:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
Any guestimates on a building of such size? Materials only. Should I go with 29ga or 26ga metal? I'd want 1 sliding door and 1 man door. ...estimated materials cost for 30x50x10h pole barn

Pressure testing new gas line [19 articles]

theedudenator - 2009-12-04 02:14:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I ran a new gas line for a garage furnace. It is about 50 foot of 3/4 line I pressure tested with air at 30psi to find major leaks. I soaped all joints and did not see anything. It dropped to 28.5...Pressure testing new gas line

grinding concrete question [16 articles]

I need to grind an apron or slope area across a garage door opening. The opening originally had storefront glass in it, so the edge of the slab is flat. I'm wanting to go about an inch deep at t...grinding concrete question

"DC Company that repaired Gray's house lacked license"

business as usual in Washington, D.C. Company that repaired Gray's house lacked license Jeffrey Anderson THE WASHINGTON TIMES The politically connected company that arranged for a home renova...

Can't lift grime of table saw [86 articles]

Hi, I'm rehabbing an old craftsman saw which has never been used but sat in a garage for 20+ years. The tar paper had completely rusted into the surfaces. I have cleaned it up substantially but...Can't lift grime of table saw

Air Compressor - ambient temp? [16 articles]

2009-11-28 07:20:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
The containers for 30 weight non-detergent compressor oil mention the term - "all season". Does that mean that I can operate my compressor in an unheated shed in the winter, when ambient temp is in ...Air Compressor - ambient temp?

What type of wire for 50A overhead service from house to garage? [10 articles]

What type of wire should I use to make a 50 foot over head run from the house to the garage? This will be a 50A 240V circuit from the main house panel. Right now we have separate service from the ...What type of wire for 50A overhead service from house to garage?

Framing nail gun question [7 articles]

SBH - 2009-12-31 11:59:00 [In: Construction & Design | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
Just when I thought I educated myself on framing nail guns, along comes something I didn't know about the nails. I realized different guns accept specific types of collated nails. Now, I'm confuse...Framing nail gun question

Critter Conundrum [17 articles]

Here's the history: We live in the woods. We bought our house about 10 yrs ago, and at the time, it had been essentially vacant for about 2 years. consequently, there were some mouse issues (th...Critter Conundrum

choice of primers and paints [37 articles]

Looking for recommendations on primers and paints for: home interior home exterior garage/shop Now then.. for my shop/garage/office.. I bought a couple of gals of Kilz general purpose at WalM...choice of primers and paints

GFI Outlet [12 articles]

Kate - 2009-12-03 01:18:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
I have a freezer in my garage that is plugged into a GFI outlet. I was told that this was not a good thing. Would this be an easy fix by changing out the ou...GFI Outlet

Bought too much paint [16 articles]

I purchased a 5gal. bucket of Valspar Duramax exterior paint. I can't return it because it was color tinted. I wasn't able to sell it when the weather was nice. Now that the weather has gone to t...Bought too much paint

Genie garage door opener force adjustment? [4 articles]

I recently replaced the springs on my garage door. Now I need to adjust the closing force on my Genie GXL9900-2 1/2 hp Screw Drive Garage Door Opener. Although the door opens and closes freely ...Genie garage door opener force adjustment?

Bottom of garage door question [36 articles]

Hi all. My garage door is old (maybe 30 years) and probably needs to be replaced - but not right now. In the short term, I'm seeking a little advice from the good folks here. When the door is clo...Bottom of garage door question
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