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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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Vacuum Cleaner Puzzler [4 articles]
The vacuum cleaner is a HOOVER, plastic shell, about 10 yrs. old. I put in a new "hypo-allergenic" paper filter, and used it to vacuum the carpeting on my deck. ( we get dust and desert sand d...
Dehumidifier anti-icing switch [27 articles]
Matt - 2010-05-11 11:57:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | ]
Whirlpool household dehumidifier, about 12 years old.
Lately the evaporator has been icing up so that no water is produced.
Inspected the anti-icing switch while it was iced up: the base of the ...Steam after leave shower? [20 articles]
2010-05-01 22:49:00 [In: Bathrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
I know I am overreacting because of a mold six months ago in the hallway
outside thsi bathroom. But I get out of the shower and the mirror is clear,
then it starts steamin then unsteaming. I have a ...Dust in laptop. [23 articles]
Molly Brown - 2010-04-21 16:14:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Windows & Doors | ]
Why do I have to take my laptop completely apart every time I have to
clean dust from its fan? Why isn=92t there a simple access door over or
under the fan that you can remove to clean?
...Of course my garbage disposal had to break THIS way [76 articles]
Mike - 2010-04-28 10:50:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Kitchens | ]
So I'm cleaning up the kitchen last night after getting the kids to
bed, running some water in the sink as I rinse dishes. The side of
the sink with the disposal starts to fill up a bit, so I do th...Table saw - ripping thin material? [22 articles]
Peabody - 2010-04-27 18:14:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Furniture | Health & Safety | Security & Surveillance | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I just got a used Craftsman table saw on Craigslist, and would like
to rip some long, narrow, thin cedar strips from fence pickets. So
for example, I would first rip a 5/8" x 3.5" x 6' picket into...Will Vinyl Trim Support A Storm Door? [7 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2010-04-27 11:43:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
I recently replaced my entry door and now it's time to install a new
storm door.
The Question:
Does 5/4 x 4 vinyl trim have as much holding strength as wood? Can I
hang a full view storm door ...how to snake bathtub drain? [21 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2010-05-07 12:05:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
subject says all... this AM I was taking a shower and felt that lovely
feeling of water backing up in the bathtub and bathing my feet in cool
soapiness. Got home today to find that there was STI...Three questions about two-stroke gas power tools (chain saw & hedge trimmer & vacuum/blower) [15 articles]
Elmo - 2010-05-05 09:24:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Go Green | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I'm new to two-stroke gas-powered equipment having owned the following
California-emissions models for only six months and I'd like to ask one
question of each:
1. Craftsman 18" two-stroke chain sa...Fix it with a hammer! [5 articles]
Tony - 2010-05-08 09:09:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Pest Control | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I was looking for a good source for a fan motor for a Whirlpool Model
ACQ088XP0 A/C window unit
First one was replaced first year under warranty, big deal warranty,
labor not included so it co...Spray foam [2 articles]
cubby - 2010-05-08 14:45:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I sought input from the group a few weeks ago regarding spray foam
insulation - to DIY or not to DIY. I was advised to go the pro route,
and now I'm getting prices that seems like good advice. The...Elecronic air cleaner unit [8 articles]
terry - 2010-05-13 13:59:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Windows & Doors | ]
Came into possession of an electronic air cleaner unit from a small
commercial building that was being gutted and renovated. Overall size
about 24 by 18 inches and appears to have been installed dir...POSTCARD MARKETING
Raquel MELIN - 2010-11-14 05:27:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Flooring | Home Buying & Selling | Home Electronics | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
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....How to Clean Concrete Garage Floor [12 articles]
SMS - 2010-05-14 20:19:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I have new tenants moving into a townhouse I own, and the garage floor
looks bad after 27 years of oil stains etc. I tried pressure washing it,
but it really made no difference since I guess the o...String Trimmer Question [22 articles]
benick - 2010-05-19 22:25:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
My 4 year old Ryobi string trimmer started acting up and I can't figure
what's wrong...It starts fine and idles till it warms up then stalls but
will start right back up..It also bogs down and sta...