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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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good scraper for paint prep? [7 articles]

Nate Nagel - 2010-01-17 17:12:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-28-500-Razor-Scraper-Blades/dp/B00002X1ZX and it's PISSING ME OFF! What I'm using it for is trying to even out the paint on a wall where th...good scraper for paint prep?

Bleach on Latex Paint [3 articles]

I had used Target Surface CLeaner with (hypochlorite) Bleach five years ago to remove mold from latex paint and it neither peeled nor became moldy again. Now they sell a Target "all purpose cleaner ...Bleach on Latex Paint

Caulking used between brickmold and siding? [4 articles]

Phisherman - 2010-01-19 00:40:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I had to replace a painted poplar brickmold due to rotting at the bottom. I put in new vinyl brickmold and it is now primed with BM exterior primer with mildewcide added. At this point, I need to...Caulking used between brickmold and siding?

Use a good quality... whatever [19 articles]

2010-01-20 17:41:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
So many times I see the advice, "Use a good quality..." something or other. No brand or product name is ever specified. Use a good quality caulk... Use a good quality tape... Use a good quality ...Use a good quality... whatever

weird painting occurrance [8 articles]

Was spot painting another area of my house yesterday... I'd taken down a big mirror (permanently mounted) over my fireplace and cleaned up the marks around it, patched the plaster around the boxe...weird painting occurrance

Sherwinn Williams [45 articles]

Dan - 2010-04-16 01:23:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Hi,im going to be painting the house this spring,what is better to use,duration,or super paint,im going to be using a paint gun,any advice ,thanks dan. ...Sherwinn Williams

Best wood for house exterior [7 articles]

ls02 - 2010-01-25 16:41:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
What's the best wood for house outside exterior: trims, fascia, etc. assuming all wood will be painted by exterior grade paint? ...Best wood for house exterior

Recommend anti-mildew paint pls? [10 articles]

Hi I have a sloping ceiling in a bathroom and water splashes on it from the shower causing the paint to peel. I was considering tiling the area of the ceiling but that is a big job for me, a friend...Recommend anti-mildew paint pls?

For passive activity rental - what kinds of auto logs are needed? (records/expenses) [11 articles]

Judy Zappacosta - 2010-01-29 11:32:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
For passive activity rentals (schedule E), what kind of automobile logs are normal? RECORDS: - Do you normally log just the number of miles, or the start and stop odometer reading? - Do you no...For passive activity rental - what kinds of auto logs are needed? (records/expenses)

Replace wall heater cover [15 articles]

Higgs Boson - 2010-01-30 00:47:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
At this URL: http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2vujyms&s=6 I have posted a picture of the cruddy, rusted cover of my ancient gas wall heater. The other side opens into the hall past the open do...Replace wall heater cover

Need advice on sealing glass to a homemade Solar Collector Box [10 articles]

IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2010-01-31 12:03:00 [In: Go Green | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Windows & Doors | ]
Im making my first Hot Water Solar Collector to go on the roof and will be using a 60' roll of 1/2" i.d. Copper Tubing in a 2x6" wooden box , with a Thermopane Window that comes in a vinyl enclosu...Need advice on sealing glass to a homemade Solar Collector Box

paint peels over wood putty fix [16 articles]

internaughtfull - 2010-01-31 11:54:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Porches & Sunrooms | ]
Hi, I had some work done on a wooden porch and some dry rot was replaced with durham's wood putty. It dried for one day then was painted with valspar ultra latex. It gets wet and peels. I repa...paint peels over wood putty fix

Solar powered homes and 40 hp cars -- or lack thereof -- as a metaphor. [34 articles]

Awl -- In the recent thread on solar powered homes, which displayed the Natural Divide of opinion on solar power, Salty actually posted an inneresting ditty on solar powered planes. His purpo...Solar powered homes and 40 hp cars -- or lack thereof -- as a metaphor.

fluorescent bulbs flickering - why is this so hard? [9 articles]

So, in my laundry I have two, two bulb units, installed at the same time. Over the past 10 years, I've swapped out various bulbs. But one fixture simply will not illuminate the bulbs (flicker, p...fluorescent bulbs flickering - why is this so hard?

Matching Ceiling White (paint) [25 articles]

Wilfred Xavier Pickles - 2010-03-01 01:34:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Little brick bungalow in the midwest US. I painted the interior maybe 25 years ago, still looks OK except for ... Every 5 years or so, some roof sealant will crack or flashing will separate, I ...Matching Ceiling White (paint)
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