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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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Gloat! - Open Box Shed Kit [12 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2009-08-12 14:46:00 [In: Contracting | Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
I didn't need anything as big or as costly as the shed kits at the
borgs so I drew up some plans for an 8 x 6 x 6 lean-to style shed to
store a few items in my backyard
I hooked up the trailer, h...
Garage Doors [24 articles]
rogerfisher - 2009-08-21 00:24:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
We are looking at 3 different garage doors for our house. This is a
replacement.
Clopay - 4050 Series
Wayne Dalton - 9600 Series
CHI - 2285 Series
What are the pros and cons of each. We wan...Mullion for Pella ThermaStar window
Tony - 2009-08-12 15:40:00 [In: Windows & Doors | ]
I should have posted this earlier but forgot about it. If your local
Lowes has a bunch of discontinued stuff on sale they may have these
mullion kits. Item #92957 72" Mull kit 20,25 series
T...Is this mold or what? [6 articles]
Damien Goodmon - 2009-08-13 10:24:00 [In: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Flooring | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Here are some pictures: http://s612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/stockapt/?start=all
The first are of the access point for the plumbing for the second
floor (it's a 2 story complex) The wood has ...Is this mold? [4 articles]
Stock Apt - 2009-08-13 13:58:00 [In: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Flooring | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Here are some pictures: http://s612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/stockapt/?start=all
The first are of the access point for the plumbing for the second
floor (it's a 2 story complex) The wood has ...Questions about expanding foam insulation [6 articles]
Big Daddy - 2011-07-21 22:25:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Laundry Rooms | Windows & Doors | ]
I made a hole in the side of my house to install a dryer vent. I want
to seal around it with the spray expanding foam insulation. Looking
at the Great Stuff brand, I can either buy stuff that cures...Contoure Microwave Door Latch [11 articles]
Kojaq - 2009-08-15 16:03:00 [In: Appliances | Windows & Doors | ]
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I have a Contoure Microwave that the door when closed will not open with
the pushin lever. After I jiggle the door it opens. I have removed the
enclosu...New Help/Suggestion with my Shower Doors.... [7 articles]
I am sorry if this message is a duplicate. I had a mishap while trying to send it the first time and don't know if it was sent. My shower doors each roll on 2 wheels from which they hang. The wh...Painting question? ? ? [6 articles]
Ray - 2009-08-15 20:48:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
Some years ago I painted the interior trim in my house -- baseboards,
windows, door facings etc. First with a coat of quality primer, then a
semi-gloss latex.
Question: If I use exactly the sam...Painting glazing [10 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2009-08-17 07:35:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
This question directed at any painters out there.
I'm painting a house where I had to do quite a bit of reglazing on the
windows, and am evaluating my painting technique, which seems less than
...Kenmore Elite 795.7519 fridge. Leaking water reservoir [15 articles]
My Kenmore Elite 795.7519 refrigerator has a leaking water reservoir on the door. Here's what it looks like: http://i28.tinypic.com/53uzgk.jpg I attempted to resolve the problem myself. Aft...Help! Can't remove old shower door [8 articles]
Surfingbull - 2009-08-18 13:14:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Hi all,
I'm trying to remove my old shower door (and install a new one).
The problem I have so far is removing the old side rails. I removed
the head rail and the door panels. But the lef...Need more help with shower door then Hom Depo provided, I HOPE! [6 articles]
2009-08-18 06:07:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Windows & Doors | ]
My shower doors each roll on 2 wheels from which they hang.
The wheels no longer roll, they are just worn out.
They do slide and I can live with it if I have to, but I'd rather not.
Home Depot to...Urethane Finish Being Absorbed [5 articles]
I'm trying to waterproof the top edges of some wooden bathroom cabinet doors that get dripped on from the sink top. The top edges are beveled at 45 degree angle to the counter top so the wood is k...Installing a new Gas Water Heater [13 articles]
desgnr - 2009-08-20 08:38:00 [In: Health & Safety | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
I have a leak in my old Gas Water Heater.
I am confused because the heater is empty & was wondering why there is no
water constantly running into the Heater.
Is it safe to use a flex line instead ...