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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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how to knock off slab remainder? [11 articles]

The slab for my garage looks like it wasn't finished right. Take a look: http://yfrog.com/58things1j http://yfrog.com/58things2j You can see a lip that extends beyond the face of the slab...how to knock off slab remainder?

Combining extension cords? [22 articles]

I bought a B&D 12 amp electric mower that I need a 100 feet of extension cord for. Would it be advisable to combine two cords, which I already have, for the 100 feet or do I need to get a 100' cord?...Combining extension cords?

Changing My Riding Mower Blade [17 articles]

I have a 10 year old Deere lawn mower, and decided to have the blade sharpened. The last time I did this was about 4 years ago. I made a ramp for one set of wheels, left probably, from a 2x6 and u...Changing My Riding Mower Blade

A/C Troubleshooting [36 articles]

Last evening, my A/C unit stopped working. I'd like to try to figure out what died, how much it will cost to fix, and if I can do the repairs myself. We heard a sort of buzzing sound a few times,...A/C Troubleshooting

exterior stair replacement [6 articles]

Hi, I need to replace the stairs to my back deck because the stringers are rotting. The existing stringers are embedded into a small concrete pad, and mid-supports are also placed in a small con...exterior stair replacement

B&D lawnmower. How to remove blade from electric lawnmower? [25 articles]

mm - 2009-07-10 00:12:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Black & Decker lawnmower. How to remove blade from electric lawnmower? Model MM525 which is very much like the MM575. Is there a simple, or complicated, way to keep the motor shaft from turning...B&D lawnmower. How to remove blade from electric lawnmower?

AC repair question [29 articles]

I had a problem with my AC units. I thought it was the freon which was too low. The AC guy came out and said that he first recommended cleaning the outside AC units, at $80/unit. His partner says...AC repair question

Replacement window air conditioner is weak [22 articles]

A 14 year old Sharp window air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/hr was recently replaced with a much more efficient 12,000 new Sharp window unit. The replacement was motivated by the higher energy...Replacement window air conditioner is weak

18V battery powered tools [32 articles]

anonymous - 2009-07-02 20:09:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi All, I maintain & repair houses houses on a daily basis. I've been using Dewalt cordless tools for many years and I like their tools. Unfortunately, I'm only getting about 2 years of usea...18V battery powered tools

Scotts Weed Control Fertilizer Killed Our Lawn!! HELP!!! [16 articles]

MICHELLE H. - 2009-07-02 12:25:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Windows & Doors | ]
Every year, we try to do the cycle of Scotts Fertilizers on our lawn ( Crabgrass Fertilizer, Weed Control Fertilizer, Summerguard Fertilizer, Regular Fertilizer, and Winterguard Fertilizer), and usu...Scotts Weed Control Fertilizer Killed Our Lawn!! HELP!!!

Follow-up on drain pipe relining [12 articles]

Turns out around here at leaste, probably everywhere, drain pipe relining isn't cheaper than replacing the drain pipe. In fact I think it's more expecnsive. However it is done in one day, and does...Follow-up on drain pipe relining

Dumped Peroxide on lawn [19 articles]

I accidentally dumped a gallon of hydrogen peroxide on my lawn. It's the farm rated 35% type. It had a mountain of foam bubbles and was very hot. Earth worms were popping out of the ground and tu...Dumped Peroxide on lawn

Main breaker location [25 articles]

WhiteTea77581 - 2009-07-05 22:04:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
A friend has a breaker box with Cutler Hammer breakers. in a 125 Amp box I saw some 20 and 40 amp breakers but no main breaker. One of them is BR2020 for the 20 amp breaker. Where is the main ...Main breaker location

Abrasive additives for ordinary pressure washers? [3 articles]

Some Guy - 2009-07-05 19:20:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I don't own a pressure washer, but I was thinking of buying one. Probably gasoline powered, not intending to pay more than $1000. I was wondering if it's possible to set one of those units up to ...Abrasive additives for ordinary pressure washers?

Impact driver vs. hammer drill

Sam Takoy - 2010-11-25 23:33:00 [In: Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
Hi, What's the difference in technology between these two tools? Many thanks in advance, Sam ...Impact driver vs. hammer drill
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