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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 317 threads in our archives.

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Chimney caps [23 articles]

utsuxs@hotmail.com - 2009-11-19 13:39:00 [In: Chimneys & Fireplaces | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Have a curiosity question that I hope the gurus can help me with. My house has the typical clay chimney surrounded by brick. It does not have one of those aluminum caps. The house apparently wen...Chimney caps

Installing exterior insualtion [6 articles]

I will be building addition for my old house and replacing siding. I am leaning towards fiber cement or cedar siding. My house currently has no house wrap. I want to install exterior foam insulation...Installing exterior insualtion

Seal exterior of brick house? [10 articles]

starrin - 2009-11-25 10:58:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I have a 50+ year old brick ranch house in coastal VA. During the N'oreaster of a week or so ago, we had steady 30+ mph winds with (in our case) 10.9" of rain. Ten days later, we can still see the...Seal exterior of brick house?

Advice for moss and algae on asphalt roof shingles [39 articles]

2009-11-28 17:08:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I had new roofing installed (GAF 50 year asphalt shingles) about 5 years ago. I've noticed that over the past year its started to develop growing moss and algae on certain sections which are locat...Advice for moss and algae on asphalt roof shingles

concrete ceiling and condensation [6 articles]

hi all and thanks in advance. We have an outhouse with a concrete ceiling and a single brick wall (joining onto the main house) i have sealed the walls and put some phenolic insulation board 3...concrete ceiling and condensation

Flood light install question [8 articles]

SMF - 2009-12-15 21:05:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, I have cedar siding and I need to replace a broken flood light unit. The electrical wire comes through the wall through a hole about the size of a quarter and connects into the "box" of the f...Flood light install question

FOLOW-UP on removing and replacing outdoor floodlight from inside the attic!! [5 articles]

A couple month ago, because I didn't have a 26 foot ladder, I came up with this hair-brained scheme to replace the floodlight outside my house, while inside the attic. Actually, people here were p...FOLOW-UP on removing and replacing outdoor floodlight from inside the attic!!

which end of house to mount fan? [13 articles]

Nate Nagel - 2010-04-04 13:37:00 [In: Roofing & Gutters | Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Am thinking that I'd like to put a vent fan in my attic this year before it gets too hot, to improve attic ventilation. House was built in late 40's and has unusual roof with no soffits, end of r...which end of house to mount fan?

Smelly fireplace [17 articles]

Hi all, I have a fireplace located on the outside wall of my house (the chimney is brick). Whenever I use it, it it drafts beautifully, and doesn't smell at all. However, once the fire stops...Smelly fireplace

Do old fridge's go CLUNK ? [26 articles]

Willie The Wimp - 2010-01-01 17:04:00 [In: Kitchens | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Little brick bungalow in midwest US, built in 1954. Mostly original stuff. Floor-boards creak a good bit. I'm alone here. Every night, in bed, I hear a CLUNK from the direction of the kitchen. ...Do old fridge's go CLUNK ?

Laying a brick walkway and driveway [2 articles]

Dick Adams - 2009-12-25 13:10:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Looking for DIY videos on laying brick for a walkway and a driveway. Dick ...Laying a brick walkway and driveway

Where to store left over bricks [26 articles]

dalemstevens - 2009-12-28 13:39:00 [In: Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
My dad has a 25 year old home for which he has saved some 250 brick from the original construction. He wants to get rid of them after all this time to make room for whatever. I think it is a shame...Where to store left over bricks

Gremlins in heat ducts [10 articles]

Little brick bungalow in a midwest US city, built in 1954. New Heil 80% furnace and AC in 03-06. Standard forced air ductwork. For a long time now, I hear a heat-related noise. About 20-40 secon...Gremlins in heat ducts

SPDT wall switches? Porch light thoughts [18 articles]

Have an idea... porch light, was thinking it'd be nice to hook it up through a motion sensor and light sensor so it'd only be on when a) it's dark and b) I actually need the light. That way if...SPDT wall switches? Porch light thoughts

Vinyl siding question from rookie [5 articles]

LRESA - 2010-01-11 13:54:00 [In: Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Most of my house is the cheap frame siding with several rotten-out boards. Does vinyl siding go over top of the frame siding or is the old frame removed? Thanks ...Vinyl siding question from rookie
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