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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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Leaking bathtub faucet [3 articles]
hd - 2009-07-30 18:34:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My bath/shower faucet(separate hot/cold) is starting to leak pretty bad
(on the cold side). My plumber said a tile guy would need to break down
the tile surrounding the faucets. I've read many web...
Grey Squirrel Birthing Patterns [7 articles]
frank1492 - 2009-07-30 22:25:00 [In: Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I live in Massachusetts and squirrels have gotten into the area above
my sun parlor ceiling though some rotted fascia board. The entry point
is clearly visible.
Before trying to drive them out...Bathtub paint [7 articles]
Larry Struthers - 2009-11-03 11:43:00 [In: Bathrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a chip in the steel tub, which has been there for many years. The
steel tub is rusting in that spot. Its something which should have been
taken care of years ago, but figured the bathroom w...Making a countertop -- questions re; wood [15 articles]
BetaB4 - 2009-08-01 12:46:00 [In: Kitchens | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have an apartment that I will be renting out that is being remodeled. The
kitchen will have a pre-made Lowes post-formed Formica countertop.
However, there is a half-wall divider between the l...Noise insulation [25 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-08-26 21:25:00 [In: Bedrooms | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Lighting | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi,
I would like to insulate my kitchen ceiling for noise: my daughter's
bedroom is right above the kitchen separated from it by 3/4 pine and
nothing else.
I'm terribly allergic to fiberglas...Tile backsplash [7 articles]
Percival P. Cassidy - 2009-08-04 06:39:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
Want to put a row of 4x4 ceramic tiles where there used to be Formica.
When the Formica was removed it took the top layer of the sheetrock with
it, leaving a rough gray-brown paper surface. Should...Poly on copper [12 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-08-09 21:49:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi,
I have installed new copper pipes between the basement ceiling joists. I
do not intend to drop a ceiling and cover up the joists.
Is there a good way of preventing the shiny copper pipes...Another Ceiling Fan Question [8 articles]
Kate - 2009-08-04 21:58:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
A friend tried to help me install a Harbor Breeze 42inch ceiling fan,
with a remote control. With all of the wires, plus the remote control
that should be stuffed inside the casing, it is impossi...Hardipanel for Shed Siding? [4 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2009-08-04 23:10:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've got a line on some 5/16" X 4' X 8' Sierra Hardipanels, pre-
primed, for $22 each.
I'm planning on building a small lean-to style shed to house some
bikes, etc. over the winter as I need the ...fire rated drywall req's? [7 articles]
Is fire rated drywall required on a basement ceiling? I'm checking local codes as well, but any input is appreciated. tia, j ...Tile installation question [6 articles]
Zootal - 2009-12-11 21:49:00 [In: Kitchens | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm getting ready to install some tile in my kitchen. I'm using 3x8 tiles,
and I'm doing them two high and about 30 feet long as a backsplach on the
wall around my kitchen counters. I have pretty ...Ceiling Fan - Thanks [6 articles]
Kate - 2009-08-06 17:07:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
I just want to thank everyone for being so helpful as it relates to my
new ceiling fan.
It was tough getting all of the wires from the fan/lights/remote control
together, but it is a done deal....ID this gas pipe fitting? [24 articles]
RogerT - 2010-12-02 11:25:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Home Electronics | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a gas line coming into my house through the basement wall. The line
coming looks like it is about a 1-1/4 inch pipe. The pipe comes in, then
there is a silver steel color knurled fitting...Need advice on purchasing a home with no basement [48 articles]
desgnr - 2009-08-08 22:33:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Kitchens | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Is it a good idea to purchse a home with NO basement ?
The reason i ask is because it needs a new Kitchen & i am wondering how
would i go about relocating the Electric line for the Range & to move ...Rat wall questions
2009-08-06 19:16:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
Well I have forms up and 3 yards of sand coming tomorrow. The person I
talked to at ready-mix plant told me to put down a minimum 3" of sand. so
now my I am hearing that I need a rat wall......my ...