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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 277 threads in our archives.

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Clothes Dryer Caution [9 articles]

2010-01-31 22:33:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Laundry Rooms | ]
Hi, If you use dryer sheets in your clothes dryer, remove the lint filter. After you remove the lint, run water into the filter. If you see puddles of water, that is due to the invisible f...Clothes Dryer Caution

fluorescent bulbs flickering - why is this so hard? [9 articles]

So, in my laundry I have two, two bulb units, installed at the same time. Over the past 10 years, I've swapped out various bulbs. But one fixture simply will not illuminate the bulbs (flicker, p...fluorescent bulbs flickering - why is this so hard?

stackable washer/dryers [7 articles]

Phisherman - 2010-02-06 21:15:00 [In: Laundry Rooms | ]
I am wondering about stackable dryer/washer combinations. The chances of BOTH appliances needing replacement is slim. That means you may need to replace the washer but keep the dryer, and the ne...stackable washer/dryers

Kenmore washer mystery [6 articles]

Bryce - 2010-02-06 12:17:00 [In: Appliances | Laundry Rooms | ]
Sears Kenmore Heavy Duty automatic clothes washer, m/n 7114803G. Vintage 1972. Harvest Gold. A bell-shaped plastic chamber mounted near the bottom of the enclosure accepts drain water from th...Kenmore washer mystery

how to fix curling kitchen tiles [10 articles]

We have the classic problem in the kitchen area. Curling tile square edges/corners... Not sure what to do - The corners are starting to curl up after 20yrs :) Now the chair legs are catching the...how to fix curling kitchen tiles

humidifier drain line [11 articles]

I have an Aprilaire humidifier hooked up to my furnace (natural gas) and this morning I found water on the floor under the condensate pump where the humidifier drains. The pump is attempting to run,...humidifier drain line

Second Floor Laundry Room [24 articles]

Deano - 2010-02-21 11:34:00 [In: Laundry Rooms | Roofing & Gutters | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Hi, I have purchased an 1890 vintage house in Cincinnati and would like to put in a "laundry closet" in an eave on the second floor. I could use some suggestions about building a good floor liner...Second Floor Laundry Room

Cutting down the cost of washing machine powder [28 articles]

john bently - 2010-02-28 13:13:00 [In: Appliances | Laundry Rooms | ]
I remember reading a while ago that it costs the washing machine powder manufacturers more to make the carboard box than it does to make the washing power inside the box. In all events having to ...Cutting down the cost of washing machine powder

Getting Concrete out of Wash Machine [23 articles]

2010-02-23 18:15:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Laundry Rooms | ]
Last fall I made a cement sidewalk in front of the house. I dod not have a concrete mixer so I put the redi-crete in the wash machine to mix it. This worked quite well. When I finished the job, I ...Getting Concrete out of Wash Machine

sprayer exploded [7 articles]

Andrew Ross - 2010-02-24 10:02:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Laundry Rooms | ]
I had mildew on the side of a concrete block house and decided to do a little cleaning. Grabbed up my trusty plastic-body 1 gallon sprayer and filled it full of a bleach solution. I had about 6 ...sprayer exploded

Gas Dryer Poor Performance [23 articles]

I think this is the newsgroup traditionally used for appliance questions, so hopefully this is acceptably on-target. The Kenmore-branded Whirpool dryer (110.79912900) hasn't been doing well in ...Gas Dryer Poor Performance

Who Makes The BEST Appliances? [61 articles]

MICHELLE H. - 2010-03-06 20:20:00 [In: Appliances | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Kitchens | Laundry Rooms | Windows & Doors | ]
Would love to here opinions on what company makes trouble-free appliances, that are built to last and not break down right away for many years? Here's the thing. Our 25 year old "Magic Chef" d...Who Makes The BEST Appliances?

Laundry tub faucet [2 articles]

ng_reader - 2010-03-08 22:31:00 [In: Laundry Rooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a need to replace my laundry tub and faucet with a faucet that looks like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Central-Brass-0465-5-Supply-Laundry/dp/B000O51JZQ I have one just like it, and ...Laundry tub faucet

Thanks for Barkeeper's Friend on Rusty Tile suggestion [3 articles]

Jo Ann - 2010-03-17 10:18:00 [In: Furniture | Laundry Rooms | ]
Some time ago, I posted a question about how to get a rust stain out of white tile (these white tile floors will be the death of me...). I've forgotten who suggested Barkeeper's Friend, but I wanted...Thanks for Barkeeper's Friend on Rusty Tile suggestion

Poison Oak: How to get the black lines off your clothes [5 articles]

Glenda Copeland - 2010-03-17 20:25:00 [In: Laundry Rooms | ]
Do you know a good remedy to get the poison oak black lines off jeans? Every time I walk through the brush, I get poison oak resin on my clothes. That's not a big deal as I'm not allergic to urush...Poison Oak: How to get the black lines off your clothes
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