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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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Pressure washer question, will it rip a weed in two? [6 articles]

I have weeds growing between my patio pavers (lots of them, as I have been away on vacation for a while). they are a bitch to pull out, roots are strong. If I rent a gas powered pressure washer ...Pressure washer question, will it rip a weed in two?

Garage Floor epoxy recommendations [14 articles]

Nonnymus - 2010-08-08 17:57:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The house we're trying to buy (a Short Sale) has a plain, gray, concrete floor. My plan is to first pressure wash it, then go over it with dilute Muratic acid, followed by a gentle flushing to re...Garage Floor epoxy recommendations

Amenities found in upscale homes [14 articles]

I have a lifelong background in real estate and am now retired. I'd enjoy discussing the differences in upscale single family residences found in various parts of the country, if anyone is intere...Amenities found in upscale homes

polyurethane question [8 articles]

This question is about half home repair and half construction materials, so I've x-posted where I think appropriate. http://tinypic.com/r/dzxdgg/4 I'm trying to integrate visual media into wha...polyurethane question

duct taping exhaust pipes [28 articles]

I just was cleaning my water heater and see the exhaust pipe on it has come loose in the middle. Can I just duct tape it for now and not expect it to melt? -- Uno ...duct taping exhaust pipes

Large deck mildew/mold/residue removal ideas? [5 articles]

bobmct - 2010-08-24 20:04:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Decks & Patios | Furniture | ]
I have a large deck (18 x 36') that is constructed of cedar and finished with Cabot semi-solid stain. It was washed and stained this past May. We also have a few very large oak trees that drop t...Large deck mildew/mold/residue removal ideas?

Air Compressor Oil [30 articles]

X-post to A.H.R and A.B.C. I bought a new air compressor and received it today from HF. It's a Central Pneumatic 2 HP, 8 gallon, 115 psi. It replaces a CH compressor that went belly up. My mai...Air Compressor Oil

ANTI SPYWARE [2 articles]

Click here to enter: > > > http://johnny-online.com/11/anti-spyware < < < . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...ANTI SPYWARE

How to remove bees wax from tile grout? [8 articles]

This has bothered me for years. The previous owner somehow melted the wax ring under this toilet. The wax flowed in the grout between the tiles near the rear of the toilet and discolored/darkened ...How to remove bees wax from tile grout?

Energy Saving Tips [12 articles]

1. Reduce heater's room temperature For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11% more energy. Adjust it to 18degrees which is also better for your health. 2. ...Energy Saving Tips

Re-screening a door [6 articles]

David Nebenzahl - 2010-09-10 23:42:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Windows & Doors | ]
Asked this question in a thread up yonder but it apparently got overlooked. I need to re-screen a screen door. Will probably use fiberglass (the aluminum screen has started disintegrating after o...Re-screening a door

What kind of clear coat for acrylic paint [6 articles]

default - 2010-09-10 16:04:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
We asked an artist to paint a mural on the side of the house. The artist used acrylic paint for the mural, about 4x6 feet. The background is water- based house paint, acrylic or latex (Kelly Moore)...What kind of clear coat for acrylic paint

Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Protection [68 articles]

I got a call on Wednesday night from a friend the next street over who had the catalytic converter stolen off his 4-Runner during the night. Searching on-line, I learned that Toyota trucks/SUVs a...Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Protection

Connecting wires in the right way on a central vacuum [3 articles]

Hi ! I have a Kenmore central vacuum (model # 34326), 3 inlet valves on different floors. the inlet valves on the second and third floors are already connected. I need to connect the inlet valve ...Connecting wires in the right way on a central vacuum

Connecting electrical wires on a central vacuum

Hi ! I have a Kenmore central vacuum (model # 34326), 3 inlet valves on different floors. the inlet valves on the second and third floors are already connected. I need to connect the inlet valve ...Connecting electrical wires on a central vacuum
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