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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.

There are 90 threads in our archives.

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Washing Machines Back up or overflow [6 articles]

Once a week I am visiting customers due to their washing machine backing up and flooding part of the house. Your washing machine drain overflowing can be influenced by any of the following: • ...Washing Machines Back up or overflow

How to mortar a whirlpool tub? [19 articles]

BSAKing@hotmail.com - 2010-02-21 22:36:00 [In: Appliances | Building Code & Best Practices | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a tub I am putting in - it needs to be supported by stringers on 3 sides (to level the tub only). Then it will need approx 1 1/4" of mortar or so underneath it to properly support the base. ...How to mortar a whirlpool tub?

Why do I need an electrical box? [33 articles]

According to the electrical code. I must use a box when I connect wires. Well, why do I need a small metal or plastic box just to place a few wirenuts where two wires connect? A house IS A BOX. A...Why do I need an electrical box?

Vent stack too short at roof [9 articles]

I just had a plumber help me with some remodeling. One of the items he did was swap out my old cast iron stack with a black PVC stack... well I got up on the roof today, and the darn thing is practi...Vent stack too short at roof

Following the building code, wood instead of drywall? [13 articles]

I have a customer whose basement flooded. The lower two feet of drywall were removed from the finished section of the basement. To simplify rebuilding and reduce possible damage my customer would li...Following the building code, wood instead of drywall?

Follow-up on and questions about fluorescent that won't turn off. [4 articles]

Well, I had more time on Friday to look at my friend's basement fluorescent fixture that stayed partly lit when the switch was off. I was wrong when I said that there was no reason the electricia...Follow-up on and questions about fluorescent that won't turn off.

My Lawn: Am I beating a dead horse? [31 articles]

I have a ranch on a 1/4 acre of land. My lawn isnt huge but there is enough of it. Here's the link: http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee225/trusso11783/frontofhouse.jpg Yesterday, I really...My Lawn: Am I beating a dead horse?

Question about electrical code [13 articles]

Art Todesco - 2010-11-13 18:08:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Electrical & Wiring | Porches & Sunrooms | ]
I am installing 2 duplex outlets on my porch. One will be inside the screened in part, and the other will be just outside the screened section. The outlets are going to be just above the floor ...Question about electrical code

Electrical code Q [25 articles]

In my basement, the main service panel is on one side of the house and they had to run about 25 ft through the joists to tie the ground into a copper water line. I need to add a couple of circuit...Electrical code Q

GFCI vs appliance manufacturers -previously elec code Q [12 articles]

In an earlier thread I stated I needed to add some circuits in the basement and several replied that by code they need to be GFI. Several of the major appliance manufacturers, including GE, Amana...GFCI vs appliance manufacturers -previously elec code Q

But haven't we read here???? [14 articles]

terry - 2010-06-04 21:33:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Electrical & Wiring | ]
This is in reference to "Double tapped circuit breakers" in main panel (North America). In reference to more than a single wire on circuit breakers not designed for that. In House Home Repair....But haven't we read here????

Best way to level a building [34 articles]

I just moved a fairly good size shed. It's now on my property and still sitting on the trailer. The spot I'm putting it is not very level. The shed has a treated 2x6 framed plywood floor is going...Best way to level a building

Dedicated Circuit: Is Junction Box Required? [68 articles]

I plan on adding a dedicated 20A GFIC outlet above my kitchen countertop, fed from a new 20A circuit breaker via 12-2 w/ground Romex run through my attic and down inside the wall to the outlet. Two...Dedicated Circuit: Is Junction Box Required?

Best material to level concrete porch from 2 3/4" to zero?

Problem: Old concrete stairs leading to concrete entry porch (5' x 8') have been rebuilt out of wood. New stairs are level. Porch is out of level by about 2 3/4" over 5 feet. Riser height of new ...Best material to level concrete porch from 2 3/4

Can someone explain how to use a level-hose [16 articles]

I know there's a way to use a clear hose full of water to level a building. I'm trying to level a 50 foot long trailer house. Rather than buying 60 feet of clear hose (at almost a buck a foot), I'...Can someone explain how to use a level-hose
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