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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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Built-in house vacuum. [14 articles]
terry - 2009-06-20 09:55:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Landscaping & Gardening | ]
Some years ago they were a big item here but have noticed that most
people stop using them in favour of something smaller/lighter compared
to the bulky/heavy hoses and the messy business of emptying...
how to place 4x4 posts in ground in michigan? [7 articles]
2009-07-04 23:33:00 [In: Contracting | Landscaping & Gardening | ]
I have couple of different situations where I need to put 4x4 posts in
ground in Michigan...
first project is raised garden, using 2x10's with 4x4 posts every 6'. I was
planning to cement the 2'...Ethanol In Garden Tractors, Lawn Mowers [64 articles]
Murriel - 2009-06-22 17:49:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Years ago I was told not to use automotive oil in garden tractors and
lawn mowers but rather oil especially formulated for those devices,
such as brands bearing the names "Briggs and Stratton," "Cub...Fix crack/chip in colored concrete [4 articles]
ibrubeer - 2009-06-25 12:12:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We have a large patio with retaining walls on both ends. It is colored,
stamped concrete. It has a crack running from the house out to the lawn.
I was thinking it may be a good idea to somehow se...New Ryobi tool ?
Hustlin' Hank - 2009-06-19 05:24:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Saw an ad in the Home Depot weekly circular. It showed a set of
headphones that were adaptable with an MP3 Player. This would be a
great idea if I didn't have to buy an additional MP3 player and the...Qest PB fittings needed! [2 articles]
Jim - 2009-06-22 21:34:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I am looking for some of the wrot copper barbed sweep elbows that were
formerly used for 1/2" Qest polybutylene piping. No, I am not using
them with the banned PB pipe - they just happen to be a ...funny plumbing story
Steve Barker - 2009-06-22 20:46:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Working at a recently acquired rental house today. I already knew it
was going to need a replumb due to restricted galvanized iron pipes. I
had hooked up the pressure washer, to the outside hydr...Combining extension cords? [22 articles]
k - 2009-06-25 21:58:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I bought a B&D 12 amp electric mower that I need a 100 feet of
extension cord for. Would it be advisable to combine two cords, which
I already have, for the 100 feet or do I need to get a 100' cord?...Rabbits galore [52 articles]
I am plagued by hordes of rabbits. They eat everything in sight, especially tender shoots and newly planted stuff. When they get desperate they will even eat my Red Apple iceplant. Within the c...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...Painting garage wall - how protect plants? [6 articles]
Higgs Boson - 2009-06-29 05:00:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Landscaping & Gardening | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've been delaying repainting garage wall because plants grow right up
to the wall.
Nabe painter suggested I slide plastic sheeting down behind the
plants. Tried it, but
clumsy and difficult for s...Gotta Start Killing Squirrels -- Hate To Do It [11 articles]
Jack - 2009-06-28 18:28:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | ]
Personally planted 1,000 trees during the 60s-70s, and had 300 of them
cut down with stumps ground 2005-6. The trees that were cut were
chipped and the shavings shoveled via bulldozers but kept on ...Air Conditioner cycles off after 3 to 5 minutes---need troubleshooting help [28 articles]
Bob - 2009-07-21 20:01:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Landscaping & Gardening | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a 20-year old Frigidaire through the wall air conditioner.
When first turned on it does a great cooling job. A digital
thermometer right at the outlet is showing 40=B0F.
After three to ...AC repair question [29 articles]
Deodiaus - 2009-07-08 12:55:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Energy Efficiency | Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I had a problem with my AC units. I thought it was the freon which
was too low.
The AC guy came out and said that he first recommended cleaning the
outside AC units, at $80/unit. His partner says...Garden windows [12 articles]
Not@home - 2009-06-30 22:47:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Landscaping & Gardening | Roofing & Gutters | Windows & Doors | ]
I want to install a small garden window. I'm seeking one that has a
clear roof, good insulation on all sides, is well built, and allows
enough light through to grow seedlings and plants.
I fou...