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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 610 threads in our archives.

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Framing out ductwork using furring hat channels [9 articles]

I have an ongoing project in my basement and was considering framing out my HVAC ductwork. I was considering using furring hat channels like this. http://www.phillipsmfg.com/images/prod/mcif/chan/7...Framing out ductwork using furring hat channels

adhesive for tiling a basement [6 articles]

Heathcliff - 2009-09-30 19:23:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Flooring | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | ]
I am in the process of ripping up old smelly carpeting from the basement, which I figure to replace with ceramic tile. The basement is an informal space but I would like it to be livable, i.e., les...adhesive for tiling a basement

Advice on installing sliding door closet [9 articles]

I am framing out an opening for a sliding closet door in my basement and had a 2 questions: 1) The sliding door track kit says the height should be 1 3/4" more than the door, which means 81 3/4...Advice on installing sliding door closet

Forced hot air main trunk replacement [9 articles]

Jack - 2009-10-02 09:44:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | ]
Had a reputable sheet metal company come to my house to give me an estimate for replacing the main FHA trunk to a smaller height to gain some headroom in my basement. The trunk is about 40 feet l...Forced hot air main trunk replacement

moving steam radiator [6 articles]

rangerssuck - 2010-12-16 10:47:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I need to move a steam radiator about six feet from its current location. This is a single pipe system with black pipe. The piping is all accessible in the basement. I have zero experience workin...moving steam radiator

Floor insulation ==> frozen pipes??? [5 articles]

Floor insulation ==> frozen pipes??? I'm eligible for a low-income weatherization program. They want to put insulation in my floors. It's a ranch-style frame house 40 years old. Crawl space i...Floor insulation ==> frozen pipes???

Questions on installing interior door with 2X3 framing. [4 articles]

In my basement I am renovating one of my rooms that has a 30" door. There is no jamb, the hinges are screwed directly into the 2X3 framing, and the walls were 70's style wood paneling that were nail...Questions on installing interior door with 2X3 framing.

Adding Utility Tub Next to Washer/Dryer [5 articles]

I want to add a utility tub next to the washer in the laundry room. The room is on the first floor with basement access. The washer is connected to a utility box that supplies hot/cold water and dra...Adding Utility Tub Next to Washer/Dryer

Looking for new home [13 articles]

Is it safe to buy a home with Cinder Block basement walls instead of Poured Concrete ? -- Dell Inspiron Pentium dual-core 2.2 GHz 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 ...Looking for new home

Bulding an outdoor basement stairway entrance [17 articles]

I have a property that has an outdoor concrete stairway that leads to a basement entrance. The steps run down below grade along the back wall of the basement to a landing, and then by turning rig...Bulding an outdoor basement stairway entrance

Follow up on deck I posted about. [3 articles]

mm - 2009-10-11 18:13:00 [In: Basements & Crawl Spaces | Decks & Patios | Stairs & Railings | ]
FOLLOW-up on deck. Over the last couple years I asked questions here about building a deck that could be partially disassembled (to build something undderneat) and I've thought and maybe posted a...Follow up on deck I posted about.

mower runs for only 1-2 seconds [13 articles]

I push the primer about 10 times, then pull the cord a few times. Nothing. When I repeat (it's about 60 degrees here today), the mower runs strongly for only 1 or 2 seconds. Then I have to repeat al...mower runs for only 1-2 seconds

Snake wire from wall to ceiling [65 articles]

I need to run a wire from a switch on the wall up the wall and across the ceiling to a new overhead light. (Note that unfortunately, the joists run perpendicular to the direction that I need to trav...Snake wire from wall to ceiling

WATER/AIR HYDRONIC SYSTEM WITH HEAT-PUMP [2 articles]

I've been designing and working on this for over a year and have a home that facilitates experimentation fairly easy. The system design so far: 4 Ton RUUD Air Handler factory equipped with R-410...WATER/AIR HYDRONIC SYSTEM WITH HEAT-PUMP

GFCI Troubleshooting [36 articles]

Robert Green - 2009-10-21 19:18:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | Kitchens | ]
I've had a GFCI outlet that powers a refrigerator and some kitchen and basement outlets trip twice within the last year. I've reset it after each trip and it seems to go another six months before i...GFCI Troubleshooting
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