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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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hvac air duct ?s [2 articles]
jamesgangnc - 2010-01-25 10:46:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
I'm adding a garage with living space above and will be putting a 1
1/2 ton heat pump in it. I'm trying to plan the duct work now. The
takeoffs, register outlets, flex, and misc I realize I can ge...
Refrigerator garage kit
KC - 2010-01-26 20:08:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | ]
These kits are for over/under refrigerators in locations where the
ambient temp can drop below 55 degrees, causing the refrig thermostat
not to cycle and subsequently thawing the freezer portion. K...Tool Sale Tap Enterprises [8 articles]
Tony - 2010-01-28 09:58:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Anyone bought tools from this traveling tool show? It looks like they
may have bought out Cummings tools. I still have to drywall my garage
and there is a drywall screw gun for 29.99 Also a dr...Wood splitting smile [3 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2010-01-29 09:50:00 [In: Appliances | Energy Efficiency | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | ]
After ice storm 1991, a couple friends of mine put in a wood
burning stove. There was another storm, a micro burst that
blew down a lot of trees. Can't remember what year. But, I
hate to see goo...Entrances AreNOT Modern [30 articles]
harry - 2010-02-05 09:52:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Roofing & Gutters | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
Hello,
Back in the old days we lived in small communities, where you would
walk to the market area, and carry home your daily, meals-to-be-
prepared groceries. There was no refrigeration etc. It ...Best way to pass satellite cable into house [19 articles]
Yong Huang - 2010-02-04 21:12:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
The house has a cable behind the detached garage that connects into
the in-house cables. But my satellite dish is big and can't be placed
near the garage (besides, that area is partially blocked by ...GFCI outlet question. [44 articles]
willshak - 2010-02-24 14:27:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Would a GFCI outlet work as an overload breaker?
I have a refrigerator and chest freezer in my attached garage along with
the garage door opener and an outside outlet box. All are on one
circuit....Foundation settling- bolting blocks [13 articles]
Tony - 2010-02-18 22:00:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My garage was built about 20 months ago. It was on top of what had been
filled in about 5 years earlier. Big problem was that the excavator had
to dig down 6 feet before reaching the buried tree...Moisture on outside walls [10 articles]
woods - 2010-02-09 10:11:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
My daughter's new house has a 4 ft. wide wall in the garage, and the
wall above her front door entry both get condensate on them when it is
cold. Is this an indication there is no vapor barrier the...how to fix curling kitchen tiles [10 articles]
ps56k - 2010-02-10 23:49:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | ]
We have the classic problem in the kitchen area.
Curling tile square edges/corners...
Not sure what to do -
The corners are starting to curl up after 20yrs :)
Now the chair legs are catching the...moving garage door to different wall [8 articles]
Actor123 - 2010-02-10 10:42:00 [In: Construction & Design | Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Hi all:
Our driveway is in need of complete replacement and as part of our
discussions we are considering moving the driveway entirely to
possible free up room for a later addition to the house. ...Follow-up on Golf-Cart charger [7 articles]
mm - 2010-08-20 07:36:00 [In: Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | ]
So, where were we?
Even though the manager said I could throw away the chargers, I would
never get rid of parts for anything until the original problem is
resolved.
Today I got a call from the...Home gadgets that cause interference with other domestic gear. Bah .... [29 articles]
terry - 2010-02-16 09:55:00 [In: Bedrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | ]
For example a family member installed a legally sold 'electronic
thermostat' to better control the heat in their bedroom. It did a good
job of that. But ...........
Unfortunately it emitted RFI (...90 amps for electric car charge! [77 articles]
Is your garage electric car ready? Seems these cars can be charged with a regular 15 amp outlet, any 240 volt outlet (50 amps best), or a 90 amp "4 hour charge" connection... http://www.teslamot...fan control [4 articles]
Sam Takoy - 2010-02-15 18:21:00 [In: BBQs & Grills | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
Hi,
I can't figure out what the white plastic grill-looking part is for:
http://www.westsidewholesale.com/300w-1-0-amp-maestro-multi-location-fan-control-and-dimmer-combination-switch-black.html...