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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 207 threads in our archives.

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OT Tempur-Pedic [12 articles]

Metspitzer - 2009-06-23 09:42:00 [In: Bedrooms | ]
Anyone tried one? They never tell you on TV how much they cost, but after looking for them a little on the web, they don't seem to cost more than a regular high quality mattress. ...OT Tempur-Pedic

Ceiling fan: brands? [32 articles]

woger151 - 2009-08-26 19:46:00 [In: Bedrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I want to buy a ceiling fan for a medium-sized bedroom with 8' ceilings. The brands that SWMBO has looked at on the web include Hunter, Hampton Bay, and Casablanca. Some advice I've seen on th...Ceiling fan: brands?

refrigerator gurgling/knocking/popping "normal"?!? [6 articles]

Kyle - 2009-08-26 17:03:00 [In: Appliances | Bedrooms | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | ]
Bought a Kenmore bottom-freezer fridge/freezer last November, and since the day it was delivered it has made a noise when the compressor kicks on that sounds like syncopated knocking or popping nois...refrigerator gurgling/knocking/popping

Need a 120 volt relay [28 articles]

Mortimer Schnerd - 2009-07-13 11:11:00 [In: Bedrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Pest Control | ]
I'm looking for a cheap 120 volt relay to use with my stereo system. I've got a receiver that has pre in/main out jumpers and so I've added a second power amp to it which is a lot more powerful th...Need a 120 volt relay

Gas Heaters in Bedrooms [11 articles]

mcp6453 - 2010-01-05 12:16:00 [In: Bedrooms | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
What kind of gas heater can be installed in a bedroom? I'm pretty sure that an unvented one cannot. Since some bedrooms have gas fireplace logs, there have to be some style of heater than will be pe...Gas Heaters in Bedrooms

Basement wall insulation [2 articles]

In Portland Oregon. Before: House had large (high) crawlspace. Pony stud walls and foundation walls were insulated with foil backed 3 1/2" insulation. No insulation between floor joists. I assum...Basement wall insulation

Leaky Vent Pipe [9 articles]

lagman - 2009-07-12 12:57:00 [In: Bedrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I noticed a water bubble on my bedroom ceiling, so I went in the attic to investigate. It turns out a pipe that vents to the roof had become disconnected at the first joint, so I just re-connected ...Leaky Vent Pipe

Room Trim Base and Door Casing size ? [6 articles]

Tube Audio - 2009-07-13 13:49:00 [In: Bedrooms | Windows & Doors | ]
Hello As I repaint the bedroom I am also changing the base trim and the door casing. The base trim is 9/16" thick. The Door casing is either 9/16" or 5/8". Should I use the 9/16" Door casin...Room Trim Base and Door Casing size ?

House Air Conditioner [12 articles]

Robert11 - 2009-07-26 10:09:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Hello, My son and his wife will have to replace their house air conditioner. Live in Mass. Typical 3 bedroom Split style. I'm trying to help them out a bit, but certainly no expert with this. ...House Air Conditioner

Ceiling Fans [21 articles]

Kate - 2009-07-30 13:01:00 [In: Bedrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Does anyone have a ceiling fan in their bedroom, right above the bed, and if so, do you recommend it? I am thinking about installing a fan above my bed, but would like some feedback first. Is ...Ceiling Fans

Ceiling Fans - Thank you [5 articles]

Kate - 2009-07-30 09:20:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have received so many helpful replies as it relates to getting a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I have decided to go ahead with the project. It will have a light, and a remote control. It will...Ceiling Fans - Thank you

Latex mattresses: Why are they better? [20 articles]

2009-08-03 17:29:00 [In: Bedrooms | ]
Anyone out there own a latex mattress? I'm curious why they are better than memory foam or conventional mattress? I am in market for new mattress and platform and looking at alternatives hence...Latex mattresses: Why are they better?

Noise insulation [25 articles]

Aaron Fude - 2009-08-26 21:25:00 [In: Bedrooms | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Lighting | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, I would like to insulate my kitchen ceiling for noise: my daughter's bedroom is right above the kitchen separated from it by 3/4 pine and nothing else. I'm terribly allergic to fiberglas...Noise insulation

Painting Bedroom Closets [19 articles]

Tony Sivori - 2009-08-08 23:13:00 [In: Bedrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Modest ranch home built in the mid 1950's, so we're talking about small unlighted closets. I can't decide whether to paint the closet walls the same color as the room, or should I paint the close...Painting Bedroom Closets

Is this mold or what? [6 articles]

Damien Goodmon - 2009-08-13 10:24:00 [In: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Flooring | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Here are some pictures: http://s612.photobucket.com/albums/tt209/stockapt/?start=all The first are of the access point for the plumbing for the second floor (it's a 2 story complex) The wood has ...Is this mold or what?
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