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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 237 threads in our archives.

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IC Rated Lighting Fixtures and Insulation [4 articles]

Just so I'm clear on the terminology, correct me if I've got this wrong: The terms "IC rated fixture" and "non-IC rated fixture" only apply to recessed fixtures, not to "below the ceiling" fixtur...IC Rated Lighting Fixtures and Insulation

Hot Roof [20 articles]

Justin Time - 2011-12-24 02:11:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Anyone every hear about a "Hot Roof" insulation? Any experience? Feedback? Thanks ...Hot Roof

i broke the ceiling!! [13 articles]

leza wang - 2011-12-27 22:14:00 [In: Bathrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
i was cleaning the attic (want to change the insulation) i stepped on the surface between joints and i broke 2 ribs and now there is a hole in the bathroom ceiling please see this picture http://im...i broke the ceiling!!

What sealant is used here? [32 articles]

Robert Macy - 2012-01-14 18:30:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Where the AC mains romex goes through the hole in the 2x4 across the top of the studs and on up into the attic, there is some type of hardened reddish gunk placed around the cabling to plug the hole...What sealant is used here?

Gotta get them squirrels [48 articles]

Nil - 2012-01-27 13:30:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | ]
A family of gray squirrels have taken up residence in my attic. I had been hearing them for a week or two, but I figured they were on the roof, because I didn't think there was any place in the at...Gotta get them squirrels

Spray Foam Insulation [8 articles]

mcp6453 - 2012-01-31 21:04:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
When I watch some home construction and repair shows, I often see them use open and closed cell spray foam insulation. Often the spray the foam in the attic between the rafters and in direct contact...Spray Foam Insulation

Anyone here upgraded their attic insulation? [19 articles]

Currently our home from the late 1960's has R18 insulation in the attic. Nowadays the standard for brand new homes, at least in Ontario Canada is R50. Was calling around for a couple of quote...Anyone here upgraded their attic insulation?

Phantom door bell ringing [17 articles]

I have a hard-wired door chime. In the past year something has been randomly ringing the door bell, even at night. This happens maybe once a week and is unnerving when it happens at 4 AM. The v...Phantom door bell ringing

Unstrippable Wood Finish - What is this? [9 articles]

Norminn - 2012-04-15 10:56:00 [In: Furniture | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
I am refinishing wood kitchen cabinets, about 1950-ish. I started out with Citistrip and then changed to methylene semi-paste. I thought one bottle of Cit. was junk, as it would not soften the f...Unstrippable Wood Finish - What is this?

Sawsall Blade types for Wall Removal [17 articles]

Trying to cut away large sections of walls to be removed, which are plastered with lath and plaster (not sheetrock). This involves cutting thru the exterior of the house siding, 1" boards under it,...Sawsall Blade types for Wall Removal

Two surge protected receptacles on shared neutral [4 articles]

My 'GymyBobism' collection...updated daily: ========================================= ## some '#' bracketed text added for clarification ## ## all cut and paste, NO modifications of ANY kind...Two surge protected receptacles on shared neutral

Smoke Testing My New Ridge Vent [25 articles]

DerbyDad03 - 2012-05-06 09:15:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm looking for opinions about what I'm seeing when I smoke test my new ridge and soffit vents. I had my roof replaced and a ridge vent was installed. I also had full soffits vents cut and then...Smoke Testing My New Ridge Vent
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