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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 1057 threads in our archives.

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Don't do something right and 44 years later, it will bite you. [9 articles]

mm - 2009-06-05 14:47:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Don't do something right and 44 years later, it will bite you. A 66" water main that broke in December and sent a river of water down River Road in Bethesda Maryland, washing cars down the road in...Don't do something right and 44 years later, it will bite you.

Ceiling fan installation issues [12 articles]

We just had a higher end ceiling fan (Casablanca) installed in our bedroom. To avoid having to wire for a wall control, we opted for the wireless remote control model. The install was done by a re...Ceiling fan installation issues

One Billion dollars to fix my lawnmower [12 articles]

I took my lawnmower to the small engine repair shop. The guy told me there is a bad jet in my cobberater. I told him not to fix it and just throw it away. Do you know how much the government pays...One Billion dollars to fix my lawnmower

Testing solenoid/starting circuit??? [14 articles]

OK, I'm stumped... JD 112H lawn tractor (nearly ancient) Symptom is no voltage in ignition system when turn key to "on/start". Have had issue on occasion w/ safety interlock on tranny, but th...Testing solenoid/starting circuit???

Man Scrambled by Satellite Dish [9 articles]

June 5, 2009 Denver Colorado A 59 year old man was scrambled this morning when the satellite dish became detached from his roof and attacked him. A witness said the dish began rotating very r...Man Scrambled by Satellite Dish

Shed project: gable framing [5 articles]

On top of my shed goes a simple gable roof. I plan to call around to see about prefab roof trusses, not that I expect anyone to stock them in shed sizes, and I don't expect a custom run of 9+2 unit...Shed project: gable framing

I'm a convicted murderer [3 articles]

It was just announced on the CSI Miami tv show that I am a murderer. Just want you all to know that I am indeed a murderer and you should all fear me. I mean *** FEAR ME *** Do not give me any t...I'm a convicted murderer

Cutting Mosaic Tile Pieces [6 articles]

2009-06-10 23:29:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Anybody have suggestions on how to cut those little (1" x 1") tiles that come bonded to a mesh backer? My area to be tiled doesn't work out to an even inch boundary (surprise!). These seem to be ...Cutting Mosaic Tile Pieces

Light duty load lift? [2 articles]

Due to back injury, I cannot lift items more than 50 lbs. So I'm looking for a general purpose device to move heavy items around. E.g. load a lawn mower into the trunk of a station wagon move a ...Light duty load lift?

briggs and stratton yardman self propelled lawn mower carb problem [2 articles]

We have the briggs and stratton yardman self propelled lawn mower that had sat for two years. Went to start it up after adding oil and fresh gas and the gas just leaked out from primer button and bo...briggs and stratton yardman self propelled lawn mower carb problem

extension cord 12 gauge 75 ft vs 100 ft for lawn mower [10 articles]

I have just bought a 19 in electric lawn mower. Nameplate ampere rating on it is 12 Amps and I am trying to decide on the extension cord. 75 ft of cord length will be enough to take me to the far...extension cord 12 gauge 75 ft vs 100 ft for lawn mower

B&S Motor with bent shaft [12 articles]

Peetie Wheatstraw - 2009-06-15 13:11:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
A friend ran his (maybe 3.5 hp) Briggs/Stratton push mower over an unmovable (sawed off) metal standard. CLUNK! Didn't do much to the blade, but the shaft looks bent. Will turn OK for 180 degr...B&S Motor with bent shaft

Nice store clerk [16 articles]

Hipupchuck - 2009-06-17 08:08:00 [In: Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I was at Lowe's and the clerk ass if he could help me. I said I need a water hammer. He said I'll go ask my boss, i'm not familiar with those. ...Nice store clerk

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...Ethanol In Garden Tractors, Lawn Mowers

Need paint? [17 articles]

Use caution. And safety goggles. "Spokane fire officials said the man was seriously burned when he used a cordless drill to penetrate the [spray] can." http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/ju...Need paint?
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