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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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Noise insulation [25 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-08-26 21:25:00 [In: Bedrooms | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Lighting | Pest Control | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi,
I would like to insulate my kitchen ceiling for noise: my daughter's
bedroom is right above the kitchen separated from it by 3/4 pine and
nothing else.
I'm terribly allergic to fiberglas...
amps to hp [26 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-08-05 11:33:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Furniture | Pest Control | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
When translating amps to hp for a 120V appliance, is the formula essentially
120*amps/745.699872
That would give a 15amp ryobi table saw a rating of 2.41hp which is
ridiculously high, no? Is m...fire rated drywall req's? [7 articles]
Is fire rated drywall required on a basement ceiling? I'm checking local codes as well, but any input is appreciated. tia, j ...new fridge really *is* more energy efficient. [19 articles]
Nate Nagel - 2009-08-14 22:25:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Home Electronics | Kitchens | Pest Control | Windows & Doors | ]
just an update... bought a shiny new GE fridge a couple months back.
have had it plugged into a kill-a-watt just to see if it really lived up
to the energy-saving hype. It's been running for abou...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...Grab bar in our shower stall [16 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-08-10 14:57:00 [In: Bathrooms | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We are getting old and need a grab bar in the shower stall. The walls are
covered with 2x2 ceramic tiles, probably over sheetrock and standard studs
(standard construction).
How can I located t...Need help deciding which attic ladder to buy [16 articles]
Mikepier - 2010-01-07 22:53:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Pest Control | ]
As the subject states, here are 2 that I saw at the local home
centers:
Werner AL2210 300lb rating $195 at Lowes.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=304101-287-AL2210&...Bugs [21 articles]
Van Chocstraw - 2009-08-16 21:35:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
I've never seen as many bugs as we have this year. I use my leaf blower
every morning to blow out my bug zapper. It's caked every morning.
You go out at night to star gaze or something, shine a lig...Central Vac silencer [41 articles]
Robert Green - 2009-08-20 22:28:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Laundry Rooms | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I want to truly silence my Hayden central vac. I bought a muffler for it,
but it's not really of much use since I've already vented the exhaust to the
outside via an unused dryer vent. The facts ar...Propane-powered Mosquito Traps: What's the deal? Do they work? [45 articles]
Yard Guy - 2009-09-01 09:38:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
I remember seeing these propane-powered mosquito traps at local big-box
hardware stores a few years ago, but I don't think I've seen any of them
lately. They retailed for around $300 and up to $450...Settling [9 articles]
bobneworleans@yahoo.com - 2009-08-19 09:39:00 [In: Building Code & Best Practices | Decks & Patios | Flooring | Pest Control | ]
About 10 years ago we replaced carpet in the downstairs living room
with vinyl plank. The installers had to use a lot of mud to level the
floor and it looked great when they were done. Now, we see...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...RANT: About Ray-O-Vac batteries! [47 articles]
In the past (and when on sale) I would buy ROV batteries...and they would always fail prematurely for me. Then I would think to myself, how could a big company still be in business that made a faul...Rat poison disappearing [10 articles]
Van Chocstraw - 2009-08-23 11:14:00 [In: Pest Control | ]
Suddenly the rat poison I put in my Rhino shelter is disappearing. A
couple of times I've seen some missing and then sick mice crawling
around then it stops. Now I go through a box every night. Ev...LATIN GIRLS
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