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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.
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A bit OT: Best casters to use on night table [6 articles]
Hi all, I'm going to be buying a new nightstand that I plan on fitting with casters (I use a wheelchair for mobility and need to be able to move the table out of the way easily, the floor is linole...
Why are snap-on toolboxes so darn expensive? [51 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-09-28 20:25:00 [In: Furniture | ]
Well, my first questions is summed up in the subject.
I'm seeing these things on craigslist selling for $3k - $12k.
Or see ebay item 160364031960 (sorry, this won't archive well). $4k -
what t...How to make quarter rounds and to make a diagonal cut with common tools? [51 articles]
Hi, I have 3"x3" lumber and I would like to do one of two things: 1. Make a 3" quarter round, or 2. Make a "diagonal" cut so that the lumber has a triangular 3"x3"x profile. I have a table s...Help me get my oils straight [9 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-10-03 10:21:00 [In: Furniture | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi,
Could someone provide a brief outline (or point out a resource on the
web) of the different types of oils and their uses.
I'm confused by the differences (and interchangeability) of differ...Stain Removal (tomato sauce) On Rubbermaid Plastic Containers ? [17 articles]
Robert11 - 2009-11-01 17:53:00 [In: Furniture | ]
Hello,
Anyone happen to know what, if anything, will remove tomato sauce
discoloring of the typical Rubbermaid (semi-rigid) plastic food containers ?
Are there any particularly good stain remo...What's the best table saw cleaner? [6 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-10-09 14:29:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Furniture | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi,
As a follow up to my previous post concerning best rust preserving
treatment...
What's the best cleaner for a table saw surface. This table saw that I
inherited had all sorts of rust an...Converting UK appliance for USA use [13 articles]
Kevin - 2009-10-06 18:08:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Furniture | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I have an iron which is designed specifically for use on the cloth of a
snooker, (like pool), table. It is from the UK and of course is 250V, and
has an internal fuse of 13 amps. I know that the UK ...remove dead dishwasher; make shelves? [19 articles]
excuse l/c; typing one-handed; broken wrist my dishwasher "died" a few months ago. probably could be revived; problem is that water won't enter. from liitle research i have done, 13-year-old d...I need advice about Prefinsished hardwood floors... [14 articles]
I'm buying new floors for a house I'm buying next week. I'm going to install them myself because it'll save me $2000-2500. I called around and found 2 great prices on hardwood floors. I'm having tro...Need advice on installing a pre-hung door. [8 articles]
sid - 2009-10-08 08:23:00 [In: Furniture | Windows & Doors | ]
I plan to install a door this weekend into an opening the correct
width. The plan is to stain and varnish the door.
1. Should I install the door and then take the door off and lay it on
carpeted ...table saw paint [5 articles]
Aaron Fude - 2009-10-10 18:05:00 [In: Carpentry | Furniture | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi,
I have just performed electrolytic derusting on cast iron (or steel?)
extensions for a craftsman table saw. The extensions are of this variety:
http://www.old-woodworking-tools.net/images/...desk finishing question [4 articles]
I recently built a office desk out of red oak with raised panels on the front and sides. My question revolves around the finishing of the desk. I've noticed slight variations in the wood tones and...alternative garage interior wall covering [15 articles]
jamesgangnc - 2009-10-15 00:49:00 [In: Furniture | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I'm building a garage with some living space above it. I'd like to
insulate and cover the walls in the garage area as well. But I'd
rather use something besides wallboard since it is so easily dam...Installing and finishing unfinished hardwood [5 articles]
MarkAllen1 - 2009-10-31 16:44:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Flooring | Furniture | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
I am about to install unfinished hardwood flooring in an apartment that I
will be renting out. I went around and around trying to decide whether to
go with prefinished or unfinished hardwood etc....ceramic tile [38 articles]
I was visiting my brother and they have 12" ceramic tile in most rooms. A lot of the tiles are about a half millimeter higher or lower than the one next to it. Maybe less, but I can easily feel...