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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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Whirlpool Dehumidifier Vibration Noise Ordeal [4 articles]
2009-09-29 10:18:00 [In: Appliances | Carpentry | Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi,
Less than two years ago, I bought a Whirlpool dehumidifier model
AD50DSS2. This is a 50 pint, manual control unit. I wanted a manual
control type because I built my own controller whic...
remove dead dishwasher; make shelves? [19 articles]
excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. probably could be revived; problem is that water won't enter. from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d...Stair tread replacement [28 articles]
Bernie Hunt - 2009-11-11 09:21:00 [In: Carpentry | Flooring | Maintenance & Repair | Stairs & Railings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I removed the carpet from our stairs and there are two treads that are
split. I don't have access to the bottom due to a plaster ceiling
underneath. The treads are high on the flight so both ends ...Adding Utility Tub Next to Washer/Dryer [5 articles]
Edge - 2009-10-10 09:30:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Carpentry | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I want to add a utility tub next to the washer in the laundry room.
The room is on the first floor with basement access. The washer is
connected to a utility box that supplies hot/cold water and dra...table saw paint [5 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-10-10 18:05:00 [In: Carpentry | Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi,
I have just performed electrolytic derusting on cast iron (or steel?)
extensions for a craftsman table saw. The extensions are of this variety:
http://www.old-woodworking-tools.net/images/...Metal cabinet restoration/preservation [4 articles]
SteveB - 2009-10-10 23:53:00 [In: Carpentry | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
I bought about a 6' high x 3' wide AC/DELCO metal cabinet today, plus a
horizontal one of about 3' wide and 18" high. Original paint, and nice
AC/DELCO lettering on the fronts of the doors. The ...desk finishing question [4 articles]
I recently built a office desk out of red oak with raised panels on the front and sides. My question revolves around the finishing of the desk. I've noticed slight variations in the wood tones and...Particle Board Sealant? [5 articles]
The bottoms of my kitchen sink cabinet and those of two bathroom vanities are made or 3/4" particle board. They're relatively new and solid enough, but subject to staining and possible water dama...Kitchen Remodel [11 articles]
in2dadark - 2009-11-08 20:09:00 [In: Appliances | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Carpentry | Kitchens | Remodeling & Renovation | Windows & Doors | ]
I want to remodel a kitchen that has too much cabinet space for the
size the home is. It's a 2/2 (total sf 1200 or less) and has cabinets
enough for a 4/2 home. Is there a good way to cut down on t...Paint matching (am I expecting too much...?) [50 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2009-11-08 11:11:00 [In: Carpentry | Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Lighting | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Plumbing & Water Supply | Stairs & Railings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
A while back I had to demo a kitchen cabinet to allow a new fridge to be
moved in... I was in a time crunch and didn't have time to go to a real
paint store that day so I went to That Orange-Colo...The Kitchen Sink [14 articles]
howdy all, I'm about to have a new stainless steel sink installed, the old one is stainless also. On the bottom of the old sink it looks like it was covered with the same material used as underc...Kitchen cabinet warehouse remodel. (under 5k?) [5 articles]
in2dadark - 2009-11-15 23:55:00 [In: Carpentry | Kitchens | Lighting | Remodeling & Renovation | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Below are the pictures of my current kitchen that is the original when
the home was built in 1985. I plan on trying to do the complete remode
with some type of upgraded countertop for less than 5k.
...What a mess [11 articles]
hibb - 2009-11-23 07:36:00 [In: Bedrooms | Carpentry | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Thank God for a big shovel and huge trash bags.
Just got through tearing out the ceiling in the upstairs bedroom I'm
remodeling. My father-in-law did this upstairs addition back in the
mid 1940's..."Amish heater" does a good job, but don't expect any miracles [4 articles]
Ablang - 2009-11-25 08:50:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Carpentry | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Security & Surveillance | ]
February 21, 2009
"Amish heater" does a good job, but don't expect any miracles
When is an electric space heater more than just an appliance? When
it's an "Amish heater."
At least that's what ...Finish Carpentry Tool Questions [7 articles]
I am finishing up a remodel and need to mount some 4 1/4 inch baseboard. I am going through 5/8" drywall and the guy at home depot told me to get a 18 guage 11/4 inch brad nailer which I did. Afte...