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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 1596 threads in our archives.

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Ceiling fan/light question [3 articles]

IGot2P - 2009-09-23 12:14:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We currently have only a light (no fan) hanging from the second story ceiling over the center landing of the stairs between the two floors and want to add a ceiling fan with light. The light is co...Ceiling fan/light question

Cracked Rendering and Repairs [10 articles]

Chopper25 - 2009-06-03 17:37:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, first time poster. Having recently moved into a new home, a three bed semi, the back wall is in need of repair. The rendering is badly cracked and a proper job is required to replace it. ...Cracked Rendering and Repairs

reduce sound transmission between interior walls [14 articles]

mook johnson - 2009-06-05 15:33:00 [In: Bedrooms | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I've googled this and all the information is aimed at soundPROOFING the walls. I'd just like to make a decent reduction in the amount of sound that passes through the walls. The usual advice is t...reduce sound transmission between interior walls

Installing Drywall on Ceiling [18 articles]

Sammy - 2009-06-03 23:21:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hello, I'm installing some 4' x 8' drywall on a ceiling. Is that stuff ever heavy. I'm wondering if the screws I have will be enough to hold it. Should I use some sort of adhesive? What type o...Installing Drywall on Ceiling

more electrical installation questions [17 articles]

Nate Nagel - 2010-01-01 12:00:00 [In: Bathrooms | Electrical & Wiring | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I just realized while rewiring my upstairs that some of the existing, original wiring apparently does not meet current NEC. An example: a switch box in the wall contains a toggle switch, a 14/3, ...more electrical installation questions

smoking light bulbs [23 articles]

grodenhiATgmailDOTcom - 2009-06-05 13:13:00 [In: Appliances | Electrical & Wiring | Lighting | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
We have two sconce lights on our wall. Each has a single light bulb (the candleabra) style. I put the bulbs in a few years ago and have never had an issue (the bulbs were within the wattage range ...smoking light bulbs

source for design info on custom closets [7 articles]

bill allemann - 2009-06-03 23:42:00 [In: Laundry Rooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm looking to design and build a unit along the wall of a walk-in closet, the usual clothes hanging bars with a few shelves, etc. I want to just draw this up first so I can think out what I want. ...source for design info on custom closets

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

I need a lightbulb with square corners [8 articles]

2009-06-05 00:13:00 [In: Lighting | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a light in the corner of the room. A standard bulb will not fit because it's too close to the wall. I need a lightbulb with square corners, or at least two flat sides. Where can I buy one?...I need a lightbulb with square corners

Stipple a Ceiling [9 articles]

Phisherman - 2009-06-05 21:57:00 [In: Bathrooms | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'd appreciate if anyone can show me a link on how to stipple a ceiling. A video would be great. I have new unpainted green wallboard on the ceiling. Should primer be applied before stippling? ...Stipple a Ceiling

Mounting plasma TV on the wall only to find that my studs aren't flush with the sheet rock! [20 articles]

Unused Classified - 2009-12-30 19:01:00 [In: Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hello, I have a new plasma TV and a bought wall mounting hardware. I used the stud finder on the wall and found that the studs are 24 inches apart. I drilled several small holes into the sheet rock...Mounting plasma TV on the wall only to find that my studs aren't flush with the sheet rock!

Basement Pipe Cover? [3 articles]

I have a semi finished basement with the usual collection of 3/4" pipes and conduit running just below the ceiling. I'm assuming at some point in the future the kids and their buddies are going...Basement Pipe Cover?

HELP: Protection for exposed exterior wood [3 articles]

I live in northern California, in the Central Valley. I have a long exterior wall with a southern exposure that gets INTENSE summer sun and the brunt of winter rain and fog. My exterior siding i...HELP: Protection for exposed exterior wood

Pella windows not warrrented w/EIFS [4 articles]

------------------------------------- I have new construction and have a concern with PELLA windows. In the fine print it says"PELLA products "should not" (in bold letters) be used in a barri...Pella windows not warrrented w/EIFS

Sound insulation with soft strips? [10 articles]

Sam Takoy - 2010-01-03 09:19:00 [In: Bedrooms | Energy Efficiency | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, I have posted a sound insulation question before a received a lot of useful information. I would like to revisit it one more time. I'm trying to sound insulate a second floor bedroom fro...Sound insulation with soft strips?
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