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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 623 threads in our archives.

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remove ceiling "popcorn" from sandblasted glass? [26 articles]

TNSTAAFL - 2009-12-28 01:22:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
We have an exterior entry door with several leaded glass panels - the leaded glass is sandblasted - the glass panels picked up some overspray when we were having the entryway area remodeled - we'l...remove ceiling

Interior Painting Help [7 articles]

Noah Kanter - 2009-12-28 21:27:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Here's the problem: I'm trying to paint over a bright green/teal color that hasn't been updated since the 50s, and it's on plaster walls. In one room I've put on 2 coats of off-white, Classic 99 She...Interior Painting Help

Removing paint from a cement floor [30 articles]

------------------------------------- I have a 20 year old basement floor which has been painted 3 times. The room is heated with an in floor heating system. The water lines are approx 1" fro...Removing paint from a cement floor

Rehabbing an old gas range [8 articles]

szeik@hotmail.com - 2010-01-07 21:52:00 [In: Appliances | Home Electronics | Kitchens | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Hi, We have this Amana gas range which is a slide in type and it is really old looking. It is white and the burner bowls have taken a beating and I just can't clean them. I also cannot find ...Rehabbing an old gas range

Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ? [3 articles]

IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2010-01-06 17:10:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | ]
It is made for asphalt shingles according to the site. Has anyone used it and whats your opinion on it ? Is it high quality ? http://www.lancopaints.com/english/products/4.3_elas_latex_roof_coati...Has anyone used Lanco Elastomeric Roof Paint ?

Glue sheetrock to masonry wall? [32 articles]

I am thinking about adding a layer of sheetrock to an existing party/dividing wall that is between my house and the house next door. I am trying to decide what is the best way to attach the sheet...Glue sheetrock to masonry wall?

Terminating a HandRail [7 articles]

I want to replace the hand rail that runs down our basement stairs. The current one is just a 1.5" round stock and terminated back to the wall with 45 degree miter cuts. Looks like the builder just ...Terminating a HandRail

My little screw-up [14 articles]

We learn from our mistakes. That is why I am posting this. Learn from mine. I recently finsihed my basement. I built walls, installed drywall, carpet, paint, etc. After I did all this, one of ...My little screw-up

Paint sprayer [16 articles]

Dan - 2010-01-14 08:08:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Thinking about getting a paint sprayer this spring,have 2 homes to paint,lowes has Titans for 500.00 with 50 ft spray hose,are these any good? Also valspar lifetime warranty paint,35 a gallon,is thi...Paint sprayer

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icy wood deck [10 articles]

Smitty Two - 2010-01-15 11:08:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Electrical & Wiring | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I know we've done the slippery deck recently, but I wasn't paying attention because it never freezes where I live. But, it does at our new house, where she lives, and she has a job that forces her...icy wood deck

Setting time for dap 33 [8 articles]

I have a window that I used dap 33 to set the glass, and it's been sitting in my basement for two weeks. I checked it yesterday, and it was still pretty soft though it had seemed to skin over a bi...Setting time for dap 33

Range of vision - short and tall drivers [36 articles]

Higgs Boson - 2010-01-21 00:06:00 [In: Appliances | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Folks, I posted this on a math group but nobody answered. I suspect that the engineers, etc. on this NG can take this one on.. I am in a discussion with one short (4'10") and one tall (6'2") dr...Range of vision - short and tall drivers

Cleaning paint and gunk off of old glas [20 articles]

I have a dozen panes of 10x12 glass that I need to clean or replace. The old panes have paint and putty and even silicone slopped on them, plus they haven't been cleaned in literally decades. They...Cleaning paint and gunk off of old glas
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