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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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Where to get small spiral nails? [9 articles]
mm - 2009-09-05 14:29:00 [In: Fences | ]
Where do you think I can get small spiral nails, 1 3/4 inch long.
Home Depot doesn't have small enough, and online, they all seem to
want to sell a minimum of 12 pounds. 12 pounds would last me abo...
mesh fencing on a slope [2 articles]
Jules - 2009-09-13 20:26:00 [In: Fences | ]
Silly question, but is there an accepted method for fencing on a slope
when using rectanglar mesh fence? (I've got all the lumber I need now for
building the dog fence, which which will be a three...Shoplifter of the Week: Copper edition [84 articles]
(Nov. 23) Deputies in Kent County, Mich., are looking for three men who allegedly stole shopping carts full of copper items and tools from Menards stores in Ohio and Michigan, according to a repo...Lithium Ion Drill Recommendation [28 articles]
MiamiCuse - 2009-09-29 14:16:00 [In: Construction & Design | Electrical & Wiring | Fences | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
My 12V Dewalt drill is no longer functioning due to the the two Nicad
batteries no longer lasting more than 2 minutes after fully charged. I
bought some instructions off Ebay on some magical RVD ...wover-wire / field fencing -- is Redbrand worth the extra [19 articles]
kansascats - 2009-12-27 17:35:00 [In: Fences | ]
Local TSC has Redbrand 4" for 249/roll.
Another store has OK brand 4" for 219/roll (plus a 10% discount for
kid's 4H).
Is $50/roll justified for Red?
...Metal vs. wood fence posts [10 articles]
Zz Yzx - 2010-05-25 21:26:00 [In: Fences | ]
I've been investigating fence posts. I like this product,
theoretically:
http://contractors.masterhalco.com/Contract.nsf/PostMaster.pdf
I priced the posts at Home Depot: ~ $25 each. But the w...Wood fence, digging barrier [13 articles]
Hi folks, am in the middle of replacing a dog ear 6ft tall fence in all the backyard. The old one had a wood barrier dug down about 6 inches. Rotted out over time obviously. What simple solut...Making a wood privacy fence private [28 articles]
Peabody - 2010-04-09 18:38:00 [In: Fences | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have a pool in the back yard, and need to replace some fencing.
The standard wood privacy fence isn't really private because as the
pickets dry out, they shrink, and gaps develop between them, ...Ripping fence pickets into thirds with hand-held circular saw? [43 articles]
Peabody - 2010-05-07 21:38:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Electrical & Wiring | Fences | Furniture | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I need about 150 6-foot cedar battens, and it turns out the least
expensive source would be to buy 50 cedar fence pickets and cut
them into thirds.
The pickets are 5/8" thick by 3.5" wide, 6-fe...Please identify this building material [12 articles]
Way Back Jack - 2010-04-20 08:16:00 [In: Fences | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
On the various home remodeling shows, they erect fences with a
material that supposedly doesn't rot and can be painted. I think they
use the same material for decks and retaining walls. Landscaper...Installing 6' stockade fencing.... An easier way?? [4 articles]
Existential Angst - 2010-04-19 16:34:00 [In: Fences | Foundations & Excavation | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Awl --
First, I'm not totally sure on how to do it the RIGHT way -- I've read
vigorous debates on using concrete vs. sand and gravel only. Holmes did a
fence job, used concrete.
Then the Q...Fence post "transplant" [13 articles]
Kurt Ullman - 2010-04-30 07:45:00 [In: Fences | ]
We are moving a fence and want to reclaim the posts, etc. When we pull
them up, they will obviously still have the original concrete around the
base. Would we need to have additional concrete whe...Fencing Materials [16 articles]
John - 2010-05-03 14:31:00 [In: Fences | ]
My neighbors and I are looking to rebuild our fence, and we need to
discuss materials. I know plastic will come up, but I'm against
that, as in my opinion it's not mature enough of a product, and ...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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....Aluminum Fencing | Aluminum Gates | Gates Fences [2 articles]
hachiko - 2010-11-03 17:17:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Fences | Security & Surveillance | Stairs & Railings | ]
We sell aluminum fence, wrought iron fence, driveway estate gates,
aluminum railing, rackable welded steel and in-stock fence. Aluminum
fence is a maintenance-free alternative to traditional wrought...