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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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liquid silicone? [24 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2010-06-29 06:46:00 [In: Windows & Doors | ]
Does anyone sell liquid silicone that is just in a bottle, not a spray can?
Reason I ask is, I have been in the habit of using silicone on my car's
door gaskets, but only have it in two forms - f...
entry door [5 articles]
trailer - 2009-05-01 17:08:00 [In: Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Windows & Doors | ]
I'm considering replacing my entry door. Looking at the Andersen brand at
HD.
Are the fiberglass doors, which are somewhat cheaper, any good? Or should I
stay with a wood door?
Can fibergl...Replacing entry door only - no prehung door [10 articles]
woods - 2009-05-02 10:00:00 [In: Carpentry | Windows & Doors | ]
My daughter has a steel entry door made by Masonite that she wants to
replace with another style of steel Masonite door. One carpenter
says she won't be happy with it unless she replaces everythin...Graphite in Locks? ...not good sometime [30 articles]
Red Green - 2009-05-04 16:09:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
Recently had to have a key made for van door lock I had no key for.
Locksmith lubed the lock and it wasn't graphite based. I asked why and he
said because of the high humidity here in the mid-sout...matching color on pine paneling. [3 articles]
Spike - 2010-11-20 22:47:00 [In: Furniture | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I have some pickwick pine paneling in my house that had varnish put on
it about 40 years ago. I pulled it off the outside wall and put in
insulation and new windows. I have purchased new pine pa...New garage [28 articles]
Van Chocstraw - 2009-05-05 23:21:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
Is $6900.00 a good price for a 2 car garage with slab and 2 steel doors?
...did I do a Bad Thing? [24 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2009-05-04 18:41:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Bathrooms | Lighting | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Not sure if this is the appropriate way to handle this situation or not,
looking for feedback...
anyway, background. In my living room there are two boxes for wall
sconces. The PO's of the ho...stain or varnish or... [15 articles]
cj - 2009-05-04 20:41:00 [In: Furniture | Windows & Doors | ]
i have to re stain a wooden front door that has been baked by the sun to
the point that the stain behind the window in the storm door is a
grayish color with a couple of good sized(4-5 inches long...Replace narrow side door [12 articles]
Artful Dodger - 2009-05-20 18:43:00 [In: Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
During kitchen remodel decades ago, due to space requirements, I had
to have a narrow (24") exterior door installed. Now I have to replace
it (bottom is rotted; inside yecchy stuff exposed). $$ i...knob came off mirror door [5 articles]
desgnr - 2009-05-05 08:31:00 [In: Windows & Doors | ]
How can i put back the plastic knob on a Mirror door ?
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Dell Inspiron
Pentium dual-core 2.2 GHz
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
...Would you buy this ? [15 articles]
Looking at a home that is a short sale. Is it safe to buy this way ? -- Dell Inspiron Pentium dual-core 2.2 GHz 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 ...Spring cleaning list [8 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2009-05-07 08:42:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Health & Safety | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Most years, the church has a spring cleaning. We pull out
the chairs, vacuum the carpets, and so on. Wash the windows,
wipe the walls, rake the grass, scrub the baptismal font.
This year, I'm e...Garage door opener [20 articles]
The two laser units on the tracks for my garage door were damaged when our garage flooded and then froze during the winter. These are a safety feature but with no small children around, I don't con...It's hot inside!!! [12 articles]
Dave-Morris - 2009-05-16 11:55:00 [In: Appliances | Windows & Doors | ]
I have waited too long to replace my broken window a/c unit and now the
heat is on. I'm desperate.
The one I want (whirlpool 8000 BTU) claims to be Whirlpools quietest
ever. The problem is no store...Genie garage door receiver - 9 dip switch vs. 12 dip switch [7 articles]
O - 2009-05-10 12:36:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Home Electronics | Pest Control | Windows & Doors | ]
My old Genie radio receiver (old 9 dip-switch version) was invaded by fire
ants and stopped working. So - I replaced it with a 12 dip-switch version
(after being assured by a tech at Genie that it...