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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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Need suggestions for bench finish [9 articles]
Albasani - 2009-06-24 07:39:00 [In: Furniture | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have an outside bench that needs refinishing. It is made from redwood
2x3s with 1x2 spacers between each 2x3 over brick pedsetals. Outer edges
are covered with 1x5s to hide anchoring to the pe...
how to knock off slab remainder? [11 articles]
ben - 2009-06-25 08:43:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
The slab for my garage looks like it wasn't finished right. Take a
look:
http://yfrog.com/58things1j
http://yfrog.com/58things2j
You can see a lip that extends beyond the face of the slab...Changing My Riding Mower Blade [17 articles]
W. eWatson - 2009-06-29 12:45:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Siding & Exterior Covering | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I have a 10 year old Deere lawn mower, and decided to have the blade
sharpened. The last time I did this was about 4 years ago. I made a ramp for
one set of wheels, left probably, from a 2x6 and u...Cedar siding repair [6 articles]
tim birr - 2009-06-26 17:05:00 [In: Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I built a small cedar shed last fall out of cedar siding -- this stuff
if you care: http://www.potlatchcorp.com/files/Images/FSCWood/thumbs/potlatch061407_cedar_027_th.jpg
I was getting ready to p...Mortar is the natural enemy of pipes [28 articles]
HeyBub - 2009-07-06 08:23:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
In upgrading an outside faucet, I twisted the pipe holding the faucet into a
shattered mess! WTF?
The 1/2" galvanized pipe exits the plumbing supply through a brick wall and
the pipe exit was p...Paint overspray prevention? [15 articles]
Percival P. Cassidy - 2009-07-09 10:41:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have not so far used my Magnum paint sprayer, but when my wife
mentioned to our neighbor that I was planning to use it to paint our
wood siding, she (the neighbor) expressed great concern that t...t1-11 z-flashing and water [27 articles]
ben - 2009-07-15 23:04:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm working on a project to replace the bottom 20" of t1-11 type
siding on my house. I cut and stained new 20" sheets (including edge
staining). I cut off the bottom 20" of siding from the house. ...HF Oscillating Multi-Function Tool [20 articles]
Red Green - 2009-07-23 01:56:00 [In: Appliances | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Actually got to use it today for a classic rot application - replace bottom
couple of feet of brick molding at garage. Personally, I'd just replace the
entire length but it was for someone el$quee...replacement windows [15 articles]
badgolferman - 2009-07-30 22:43:00 [In: Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
I need new replacement windows for my 1967 brick-sided house. I'm
considering Window World and have set up a visit by them. I'm sure
there are many experiences with that outfit in this group. I w...stop water leak (flow) between asphalt and wood joint [11 articles]
2009-08-08 04:15:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have a 5th wheel, that I built a press board enclosure under the
front, and plywood siding around the bottom for the Winter.
I have 2x4's running the length and width of the 5th wheel, nailed
...Hardipanel for Shed Siding? [4 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2009-08-04 23:10:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've got a line on some 5/16" X 4' X 8' Sierra Hardipanels, pre-
primed, for $22 each.
I'm planning on building a small lean-to style shed to house some
bikes, etc. over the winter as I need the ...Plastic or Aluminum Sliding Doors [6 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-08-09 11:51:00 [In: Contracting | Decks & Patios | Pest Control | Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
I have several 12' sliding patio doors, using 4' panels. Inside trim is
standard but on the outside, the flanges are imbedded in the stucco
surrounding the doors. The doors are single pane glass a...Large Picture Window Popping Sound [3 articles]
What I thought was badly installed vinyl siding (contractor to condo association) causing a cracking/popping sound on heat up/down has turned out to be the the large double pane "picture" window (...Circuit went out - how much to fix? [19 articles]
Higgs Boson - 2009-08-14 14:53:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I posted this already (I thought) but can't find. Here goes again.
One electrical circuit has gone out, comprising four outlets.
Typical So. Calif stucco house.
I checked the breaker covering ...Brick Splitter [4 articles]
Fred - 2010-03-08 04:54:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Do these brick splitters work? See links below. Going to install a
clay brick patio. The pattern that the wife picked out I have a
feeling that I will be cutting many bricks at the edge.
http://w...