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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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When one tool won't do [16 articles]
HeyBub - 2009-05-26 13:22:00 [In: Appliances | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Use another. And another.
My current project is to cut sections out of the soffits and add screening
with a view toward increasing the airflow in the attic.
After marking off the position of t...
Rain diverter for rubber membrane roof? [5 articles]
There's a small roof (about 6' wide by 4' deep) above my front door. Rain and melting snow run off the front of the roof onto the stairs, making them icy in the winter. We got one estimate for ab...Had local company lay porcelain tile floor but have questions on their work for the Pro's [20 articles]
Alex - 2010-11-22 10:05:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Contracting | Flooring | Furniture | Kitchens | ]
Hey Guys --
Last week had the laminate flooring pulled from our kitchen and entry
hallway (one larger area) and replaced with 18" porcelain tile which a
local flooring company put down for us. A...Shed roof question [6 articles]
2009-09-23 20:56:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Shed project question....building gable roof for 12 x 16 shed. have most of
the rafters up today, and was planning to put 1/2 inch osb sheathing
tomorrow...
I ordered metal roof parts tonight (m...Condensate on storm door [30 articles]
I have a steel front door that leaks a little air, so I installed a storm door to help the situation. A contractor friend told me the steel door was installed crooked. He fixed it as best he could...Ceiling fan installation issues [12 articles]
gwandsh - 2009-06-04 08:50:00 [In: Bedrooms | Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We just had a higher end ceiling fan (Casablanca) installed in our
bedroom. To avoid having to wire for a wall control, we opted for the
wireless remote control model. The install was done by a re...How to build a raised garden [13 articles]
2009-06-06 11:03:00 [In: Contracting | Landscaping & Gardening | ]
I live in Michigan and want to construct a raised garden in only location
in yard where I get enough sun. this will be about 500 sq ft area. Need to
raise because of poor drainage. I picked up some...OT?: Tiny Woodburning Project [5 articles]
Wilfred Xavier Pickles - 2009-06-07 21:00:00 [In: Contracting | ]
I've got a small one-time woodburning project for which I need to burn
about 20 alphabetic characters onto a chunk of cedar 2x6".
Got a little Weller burning iron. I've been trying to layout the...Shed project: gable framing [5 articles]
2009-06-07 09:25:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
On top of my shed goes a simple gable roof. I plan to call around to see
about prefab roof trusses, not that I expect anyone to stock them in shed
sizes, and I don't expect a custom run of 9+2 unit...New toilet persistently clogs [20 articles]
Three new toilets in three new bathrooms in a new addition. All built/installed by the same contractor. The only known difference is that the three toilets are different models. Two of them wor...Building a closet...need some help [7 articles]
Nail-In-Thumb - 2009-06-15 13:15:00 [In: Bedrooms | Construction & Design | Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I live in a ranch style house that has a room above the garage. I'd
like to install a closet so that I can "officially" count this room as
a bedroom (there is also a window in the room). All of th...nospouseinthehouse [2 articles]
Gabe . - 2009-06-12 09:19:00 [In: Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
No Spouse in the House is specialized in small/minor property repair
work that is categorized as being "too small a job for General
Contractor, Plumber, Electrician, or Painter". I am often involved...how to place 4x4 posts in ground in michigan? [7 articles]
2009-07-04 23:33:00 [In: Contracting | Landscaping & Gardening | ]
I have couple of different situations where I need to put 4x4 posts in
ground in Michigan...
first project is raised garden, using 2x10's with 4x4 posts every 6'. I was
planning to cement the 2'...Shed project: Roof trusses [3 articles]
2009-06-16 14:37:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I welcome any criticism on my roof plans. I'm not a structural engineer,
I'm only making educated guesses, and I promise you won't hurt my feelings
with good suggestions! The lumber isn't bought y...Possible deal at lowes
Paul Franklin - 2009-06-21 12:02:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
Just a heads up for anyone in the maket for XPS foam insulation.
Was in Lowes (Akron, OH) yesterday and happened to notice they had 2"
thick 4x8 sheets of XPS on clearance for $13.96. Their norma...