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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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What does it mean when a house is condemned? [81 articles]
2011-06-07 11:57:00 [In: Construction & Design | Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
A guy told me that a friend of his had a tornado rip off part of his
roof. The guy intended to repair the roof and other damage. He put
up some temporary framing and covered the whole roof with a ...
My second photo link via Picasa... [29 articles]
Joe - 2011-07-08 10:08:00 [In: Construction & Design | ]
I often bond framing members together with structural epoxy, figuring
if it can hold a 737 together its OK for an old house. This link is
what happened after SWMBO said, "I really want an open plan ...Skil SHD77 and SHD77M? Issues? [39 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2011-08-03 19:39:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | ]
So I sold some tools that either I didn't need or weren't what I really
wanted, and was going to take the proceeds and buy myself a circular
saw... figured on getting a Skil 77 because that seems...R-19 in a 4 inch stud wall [12 articles]
Ivan Vegvary - 2011-11-21 22:23:00 [In: Construction & Design | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Framing a small shop within my unheated shop. Small area will be heated to=
constant 50=B0 to obviate rust on my machinery. Have lots and lots of R-1=
9 left over from previous projects. Need to...container insulation [20 articles]
Steve B - 2011-11-24 19:04:00 [In: Construction & Design | Contracting | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I want to make one room in my container for brewing beer. Basically either
frame it in wood or metal framing, insulate, sheetrock. Has anyone done
this type of project? Would I do better using ...Questions on Dry Wall Shims [5 articles]
DerbyDad03 - 2011-11-30 15:26:00 [In: Construction & Design | Walls & Ceilings | ]
The description of the dry wall shims found at the site referenced
below contains the following statements.
"Ideal for floating butt-joints and framing irregularities. Save time
by shimming drywa...Safer way to use Self Feed bits [3 articles]
Joe - 2012-01-15 23:28:00 [In: Construction & Design | Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Sorry for this On Topic post. Skip this if you are only into politics,
religion, and non home repair topics.
In the interests of safety and convenience, there is a better way to
use Self Feed bit...My wife tells me it costs $130 for a 16x20" picture frame [29 articles]
Chuck Banshee - 2012-02-17 23:13:00 [In: Construction & Design | Furniture | ]
My wife is framing artwork and told me she will spend about $130 for a
16x20" wooden frame.
Aghast, I asked for a breakdown.
She replied:
1. Frame = $60
2. Mat = $30
3. Glass/plexiglass = ...