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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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Bees that want to bore holes in my carport beams [36 articles]
Dennis M - 2010-05-05 23:49:00 [In: Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Every year around this time I have a problem with bumble bees that want to
bore holes in the exposed, unpainted beams of the roof of my carport. I've
been chasing them off with wasp spray but someti...
How to drag large garbage can? [94 articles]
Walter E. - 2011-01-07 18:02:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | ]
Our city provides large garbage cans, about 4' tall and 30" square. Full,
they can weigh up to 200 pounds, especially if we fill them with heavy ice
plant. Our home is located at the bottom of a f...Propane line looks chewed [12 articles]
Prof Wonmug - 2010-05-08 13:41:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
When I went out to clean off the BBQ, I discovered that the line from
the propane tank to the burners has several holes that look like they
were chewed. The line is fairly new and except for the hol...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...Cause of house problems found! [2 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-05-07 23:58:00 [In: Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | ]
"...global warming had contributed to house floors cracking, pipes leaking,
roof problems and white ants [termites] eating the house."
Although not related to house problems, pets dying of thirst...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...Best insecticide [30 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-05-11 10:27:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
Make your own DDT
Full instructions:
http://blog.planetpreterist.com/index.php?itemid=2461
...NOVATO CA
Monroe Fuller - 2010-11-14 03:55:00 [In: Bathrooms | BBQs & Grills | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Fences | Foundations & Excavation | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Home Buying & Selling | Home Electronics | Kitchens | Landscaping & Gardening | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Security & Surveillance | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Windows & Doors | ]
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....pool solar panel repair [10 articles]
mped03 - 2010-05-15 19:15:00 [In: Go Green | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Installing solar panels for pool today and dropped the drill on it as it
slid down my roof put a hole in the black panel about inch or less. Any
ideas on how to repair?
-----------------------...Air exchanger motor runs hot. [21 articles]
terry - 2010-05-17 14:13:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | ]
Daughter's 18 year old house air exchanger failed. It's in her
basement, hung from the main floor joists above. Found the single 115
volt one-twelfth HP motor that is mounted vertically and turns tw...How long does skunk stink last? [12 articles]
2010-05-18 13:30:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | ]
For years I've had a woodchuck living under my shed, but I think a
skunk has been encroaching on his territory because my shed has the
distinct aroma of skunk foof.
I'm trying to determine if I h...OT: What am my kids learning? [9 articles]
HeyBub - 2010-05-20 21:07:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
A final meeting of the Texas Textbook selection folks is scheduled for
Wednesday on books to be used for social studies. So far, 206 people have
signed up to speak (for three minutes each).
h...Wiremold for outdoor use? [9 articles]
Walter E. - 2010-05-22 15:26:00 [In: Lighting | Pest Control | Security & Surveillance | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I need to extend an 110V outdoor outlet box for 10 feet horizontally and 8
feet vertically along the outside of my house. This is for security
lighting. The outside of the house is stucco. The ins...Something leaving small animal parts at my door! [54 articles]
Five times in the past two weeks, "something" has left parts of small animals at my front door. The items range from liver, kidneys, intestines, and once a small paw like a squirrel's, but very lit...Safely removing a gutter over service drops [11 articles]
Colbyt - 2010-06-01 00:19:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Home Electronics | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I have a house where the Electric, cable and phone drops come in under the
overhang in the same area. The gutter is full of roof granules, leaves and
God knows what else and is weighty. The gutt...