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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Inclusion of Clause -- Missed Deadline -- How? [14 articles]
The Ranger - 2009-07-23 22:21:00 [In: Bathrooms | Contracting | ]
One of my friends just finished a bathroom remodel where the contractor not
only finished ahead of schedule but undercost. My friend mentioned that he
always puts two clauses in any contracts; a d...
Leak in my basement [10 articles]
CraigT - 2009-07-27 16:59:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Contracting | Furniture | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Landscaping & Gardening | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
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
CraigT - 2009-07-22 13:14:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Contracting | Furniture | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Landscaping & Gardening | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
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...Varnish of my dreams--found! [34 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2009-07-25 13:18:00 [In: Contracting | Furniture | Home Electronics | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Security & Surveillance | ]
After much arduous searching, I've found it, my Xanadu, my Shangri-la,
the sine qua non of varnish. And all the time it was available right at
my little local Ace Hardware store.
Some backgroun...New Rules for Plumbing [37 articles]
I needed to install a new, outside faucet this weekend and I had my teenage son helping. I told him he had to learn to solder plumbing because you just never know when you'll need that skill. So...Using self leveling cement on a garage floor [11 articles]
BlinnPR - 2009-07-28 16:14:00 [In: Contracting | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
All, quick question. I want to self level my garage floor. The floor
has grime on it..paint, oil, etc. Should I etch the floor and power
wash before self leveling or can I just self level?
The...NICE recessed lights. [2 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-07-29 15:46:00 [In: Contracting | Kitchens | ]
Hi,
I've been looking for recessed lights for my kitchen project. I've
always liked Juno, but they don't have the kind of trim that we want in
the finish that we want. So we'd like to look at o...Ceiling Fans - Thank you [5 articles]
I have received so many helpful replies as it relates to getting a ceiling fan in my bedroom. I have decided to go ahead with the project. It will have a light, and a remote control. It will...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 ...Big project [5 articles]
I am on a committee to build a park. We want to put a gazebo in the park w/ an area to have a stove that is lockable and a place to put mowers and such in the back. Any suggestions on where to look f...Quest Polybutylene pipe leaks [3 articles]
I was introduced to this infamous pipe 3 years ago when a supply line broke on my water heater. I learned the whole story about this pipe and subsequent law suits, all of which I have apparently mis...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 (...Gloat! - Open Box Shed Kit [12 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2009-08-12 14:46:00 [In: Contracting | Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Windows & Doors | ]
I didn't need anything as big or as costly as the shed kits at the
borgs so I drew up some plans for an 8 x 6 x 6 lean-to style shed to
store a few items in my backyard
I hooked up the trailer, h...What kind of well water system does this look like for upcoming project?
scorpionleather - 2009-08-16 18:59:00 [In: Contracting | Electrical & Wiring | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm flying to Vermont this week to help my brother with the plumbing to
install the Crystal Quest CQE-WH-01202 that he bought and had delivered to
his new house (built in 1999). I had him measure...