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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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Walkie Talkies [46 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2009-07-16 16:06:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | ]
Within the last several years, FCC authorized "Family Radio
Service". I know that many stores have great success with
them. Though, they are not legal for use by business. Just
families. Still, ...
Is there a point at which it's unsafe to keep an old washer/dryer going? [15 articles]
I've got a 70's era washer and dryer that I got used in the late 80's. The drum sliders on the dryer have worn and the drum is at a low angle, the transmission on the washer finally gave up the ghos...House paint color programs [3 articles]
ransley - 2009-05-28 10:22:00 [In: Home Electronics | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
Are there any free computer programs that allow you to enter a photo
of a building and easily try different color combinations, to help you
pick a color for painting.
...Phone jack woes? Any experts? [16 articles]
2009-05-30 10:28:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Home Electronics | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've tried researching this and I am now completely confused by all
the web page advice and really don't want to read about RJ's cat5,
etc. any more :> 0
1970-era home. Replacing old "painted pin...Installing Motion Sensor Floor Light [17 articles]
Dwight - 2009-06-02 21:26:00 [In: Appliances | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Home Electronics | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
I have a tool shed at our cabin which has been broken into twice.
There is an alarm to scare off folks after they break in, and that has
been successful, but I would like to add a motion sensor f...Intermittent Dehumidifier Compressor [5 articles]
2009-06-03 18:33:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
My dehumidifier works sometimes, but other times the compressor
doesn't seem to start up. Fan runs when it is supposed to, humid
level dial seems to be working, water level switch is ok.
When it...Why 3 Pipes on Fridge/AC etc Compressors? [5 articles]
2009-06-02 17:47:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Every small compressor I've seen in the back of a fridge or A/C or
dehumidifier, etc has 3 copper pipes coming out. I can make sense out
of 2 of them: hot out to condenser coils, cold in from evap...Two Stories [2 articles]
2010-01-01 15:14:00 [In: Health & Safety | Home Electronics | Laundry Rooms | Security & Surveillance | ]
STORY NUMBER ONE
Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago . Capone wasn't
famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy
city in everything fro...follow-up on deck repair
mm - 2009-06-03 13:01:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Decks & Patios | Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Home Electronics | Stairs & Railings | Windows & Doors | ]
Follow-up on deck repair
The inspector came and left and left a message for me on the phone and
had no complaints about my deck. Even without the railing or the
steps.
So I"m off the hook fo...OT - audio cable [25 articles]
bud-- - 2009-06-07 14:05:00 [In: Home Electronics | ]
I saw a couple interesting links at sci.electronics.design
One is for an audio cable
http://www.usa.denon.com/productdetails/3429.asp
The other had the most interesting reviews I have seen:
ht...Vertex water heater source? [9 articles]
hallerb@aol.com - 2009-06-06 09:37:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Thinking of replacing my old tank with a vertex, which now qualifies
for FED tax credit on cost of unit 30%
Wierdly a local installer quoted me on the phone $2,200 installed but
on line pricing f...OTA antenna mount [30 articles]
GoHabsGo - 2009-06-12 22:34:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Chimneys & Fireplaces | Home Electronics | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I need to mount my new TV antenna on my house. There is no way
a tower would go over in my neighborhood, so let's not get into that
discussion. I would like to mount the antenna near the peak. I...video security needed [26 articles]
nefletch - 2009-06-11 09:54:00 [In: Home Electronics | Security & Surveillance | ]
I am in need of an inexpensive video surveillance system.
Could anyone recommend a site? Any recommendations
on a brand? I need motion detection to turn it on.
And the video feed could go to my ...Old phone, cut wires [9 articles]
2009-06-14 02:08:00 [In: Home Electronics | Pest Control | ]
I recently bought an old 1970's Mickey Mouse phone from a thrift
store. From what I have been reading online, and even here in this
group, it may or may not work as a normal phone depending on my
c...Broken Concrete: Disposal [14 articles]
Winston - 2009-06-11 19:23:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Home Electronics | Landscaping & Gardening | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've generated about 6 yards of concrete chunks that
need to find a new home.
So far, I've determined:
My local recycling facility will take it and U$ 55.00 FOB their site
which is about...