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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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Installing wall boxes for receptacles [30 articles]

Rebel1 - 2011-07-02 17:36:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I removed the cover plates for several of the GFI wall outlets and wall switches over a friend's house (built 1993). I was surprised that the fronts of the receptacle boxes were about 1/4 inch BEH...Installing wall boxes for receptacles

Air conditioner making loud noise [7 articles]

Hi, We have a Friederich 18200 BTU through the wall air conditioner on the main floor of our house. It cools the entire first floor and has been a great AC for us for over 12 years. It runs on ...Air conditioner making loud noise

Refrigerator Backup [46 articles]

Hello, I have a desire to backup my refrigerator during power outages. Let's say I buy a generator with sufficient power to do so. A whole house transfer switch is not appropriate because the smal...Refrigerator Backup

Smoke Detector Wiring, And Electrical Code ? [11 articles]

Hello, I realize that I can probably do the following safely without considering the Code, but I would really like to do it correctly and "per the electrical code". I have three older ceiling...Smoke Detector Wiring, And Electrical Code ?

2006 IBC on cdrom ? [3 articles]

Steve Barker - 2011-09-27 21:33:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | ]
Looking for the 2006 International Building Code on cdrom. Anyone got any links? Amazon doesn't seem to handle it in that format. Also, will be looking to buy the following on cdrom also: 20...2006 IBC on cdrom ?

Emergency power transfer switch wiring question [17 articles]

Hi, I had an electrician tell me today that the installation of my emergency power transfer switch is not to code. This was done by a different electrician about 4 years ago, it is for a generat...Emergency power transfer switch wiring question

When to add shingles? [17 articles]

Wilfred Xavier Pickles - 2011-10-22 22:55:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Pest Control | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Brick bungalow in midwest US. Scraped and shingled in 1997. No visable leaks, curling, cracking, etc. Shingles were rated for about 15 years. Building code allows 2 layers of shingles. Shoul...When to add shingles?

Load center replacement [152 articles]

I'm thinking mabee it's time to replace my old fuse panel with a breaker panel. Problem is, the new panels are not even a close match to the old panel. The existing panel is surface mounted with t...Load center replacement

Can a skid steer be used to level a gravel road [69 articles]

Ignoramus27667 - 2011-12-06 08:13:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I have a gravel road that deteriorated, has huge puddles when it rains, and the water enters the building from the side. http://yabe.chudov.com/Enterprise-Dust-Collection-System/Enterprise-Dust...Can a skid steer be used to level a gravel road

Back stabbed outlets and Daisy chaining, Christmas tree lamps [50 articles]

New 2 1/2 year old house. During construction I noticed the use of back stabbed outlets. I complained to the electrician and he (no surprise to me) said there is nothing wrong with using the ba...Back stabbed outlets and Daisy chaining, Christmas tree lamps

New outdoor faucet question [9 articles]

I have a PVC underground water pipe which feeds a faucet in my backyard. I use this faucet to connect garden hoses as needed. This PVC pipe connects directly to the water meter and is always un...New outdoor faucet question

SIMPLE electrical job. Cost via electrician? chg direct-wire to plug & socket [176 articles]

Here's what I want to do. I've got steam/boiler heater, runs on gas, the only electricty needed is to run the (solenoid?) thermostat, basically. It's powered via a cable (covered in flexible me...SIMPLE electrical job. Cost via electrician? chg direct-wire to plug & socket

wood shims to level refrigerator: so slide better, what paint? [20 articles]

Bought this new refrigerator. Installers couldn't crank the front up enough so that the door would swing closed; instead, wants to swing farther open. So, I got a package of shims, maybe 1/3 inc...wood shims to level refrigerator: so slide better, what paint?

Sewer pipe failing - suggestions? [86 articles]

A week ago, on of my neighbors had his sewer back up into his basement. His house was built at the same time as mine (about 90 years ago). My wife pretty much ordered me to do whatever it takes to ...Sewer pipe failing - suggestions?

Type B (B-vent) chimneys and HVAC contractors [9 articles]

I have an ongoing chimney issue. My existing 10-foot above-the-roof-line masonry chimney has to come down because it is in bad shape. I would like to take it down to near the roof line (to maybe 1...Type B (B-vent) chimneys and HVAC contractors
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