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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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Insulating above a Drop ceiling . Question. [3 articles]

IlBeBauck@gmail.com - 2009-06-10 18:26:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Im going to have about 2' in the center above the drop ceiling, and of course a decreasing height as you move toward the exterior walls. Which is more effective ?: Insulate all the way up, or, leav...Insulating above a Drop ceiling . Question.

Another question about light bulb socket on garage door opener [4 articles]

I have a Craftsman 1/2-hp garage door opener that is maybe 12 years old. Over the years I've had trouble with the light bulb not turning on because of the vibration, which was fixed by rescrewing th...Another question about light bulb socket on garage door opener

Framing around ductwork: pics [16 articles]

I recently gutted out a room in my basement and I am finishing off with sheetrock walls. I have ductwork running in the room. http://picasaweb.google.com/mikerock92/HVACDuctwork?feat=directlink ...Framing around ductwork: pics

Let's talk radiant Barriers [9 articles]

I have been reading about everything I can find on radiant barriers, but still have a few questions and concerns. I am not talking new construction here, where radiant barrier can be installed ...Let's talk radiant Barriers

Attic Insulation and/or Venting in the Southwest [33 articles]

I'm looking for advice and ideas for improving energy efficiency in my house, especially heat from the roof and attic. I own an older house in Tucson, and we are trying to do what we can to dec...Attic Insulation and/or Venting in the Southwest

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...Possible deal at lowes

Rigid Insulation Directly under Laminate Flooring [4 articles]

Shrapnel - 2009-06-24 21:06:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Flooring | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | ]
I'm in the process of finishing my basement. I have a dry, new construction basement. I am flirting with the idea of placing 1/2" rigid insulation directly onto the concrete floor (which is perfectl...Rigid Insulation Directly under Laminate Flooring

shock from electric stove [11 articles]

TimR - 2009-06-28 08:16:00 [In: Appliances | Electrical & Wiring | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | ]
Kids complained they got a shock from the stove. I put a meter on it, a pan on the burner while turned on is 40 volts above ground. The rest of the stove metal seems to be at ground. The burne...shock from electric stove

Garden windows [12 articles]

I want to install a small garden window. I'm seeking one that has a clear roof, good insulation on all sides, is well built, and allows enough light through to grow seedlings and plants. I fou...Garden windows

condenser unit sweating [15 articles]

Phisherman - 2009-07-02 15:13:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
I have an central A/C condenser unit in the basement that is sweating and water is dripping onto the floor. Will more insulation help? Currently, I have turned off the A/C and just running the blo...condenser unit sweating

What type of "duct" tape for flex ducts? [2 articles]

blueman - 2010-01-08 10:06:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
Unfortunately, an earlier owner used an "octopus"-like maze of insulated flex duct on our heating system (which I hope one day to replace with nice, neat rigid duct work). Over time the outer plasti...What type of

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

Tip: Working in hot attic [13 articles]

HeyBub - 2009-07-19 07:33:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
I just had a conversation with a chap who's putting more insulation in his attic. I jokingly reminded him to start at 3:00 a.m. to avoid the 135°F attic temps we've been experiencing locally. H...Tip: Working in hot attic

Attic fan? Whole house fan? Neither? Both? [26 articles]

Chris (SilverUnicorn) - 2009-07-28 23:19:00 [In: Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Roofing & Gutters | ]
Hello again! I ran a search, and I am nor confused than ever, plus I have some other info from a contractor. We have a 2 story, 2400 square foot "modern colonial" home (from what I am told). L...Attic fan? Whole house fan? Neither? Both?

Leak in my basement [10 articles]

I've got a leak in my basement coming from under the drywall. Behind the drywall is a poured concrete wall. In the 4 years I've lived here I have never had any problems like this. The house was b...Leak in my basement
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