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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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Gluing aluminum to glass [47 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2009-07-27 13:19:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Windows & Doors | ]
Got a question regarding an upcoming repair job: how to adhere an
aluminum strip to glass.
Client has a glass shower that had a metal channel attached to the
bottom of the door (glass) that had...
Inclusion of Clause -- Missed Deadline -- How? [14 articles]
The Ranger - 2009-07-23 22:21:00 [In: Bathrooms | Contracting | ]
One of my friends just finished a bathroom remodel where the contractor not
only finished ahead of schedule but undercost. My friend mentioned that he
always puts two clauses in any contracts; a d...Matching surface texture of sanded grout [3 articles]
blueman - 2009-07-22 18:07:00 [In: Bathrooms | ]
I need to repair some tiles in our bathroom. I did a reasonable job of
matching the color using Mapei Ultracolor sanded grout.
However, the surface texture of the old (sanded) grout is more like 6...shower stall strainer leaking [5 articles]
My shower stall was leaking. I purchased a new strainer, cut a hole in the ceiling, removed the old strainer and installed the new one. Well, it still leaks. After some detective works, I found t...Gluing aluminum to glass: 2nd go-round [8 articles]
David Nebenzahl - 2009-07-24 11:16:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Health & Safety | Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
In our last episode, I asked about sticky substances to adhere an
aluminum strip to the bottom of a glass shower door. Thanks to all who
gave good answers in that thread.
So just to report that...sitting toilet on base [12 articles]
bpuharic - 2010-11-29 18:07:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
The wax seal broke on the toilet. it sits on a concrete floor with a
raised flange, and was not shimmed to prevent rocking.
I'm trying to line up the bolts to re-seat the toilet on the flange
bef...Weird GFI problem - wired correctly but not tripping [25 articles]
blueman - 2009-07-26 21:54:00 [In: Bathrooms | Electrical & Wiring | ]
I have a Leviton GFI in my bathroom which I happened to test today
with my little 3 prong/3 lamp tester. The socket shows as being wired
correctly (2 yellow lights, no red) but pressing the 'trip' b...what size fitting for sink toilet connection [6 articles]
I am changing bath sink faucet and toilet. I am confused what I need for connection hose. The old faucet has two copper tubings 6" coming down, seems to be 1/4", with two male fittings ( cannot de...New Rules for Plumbing [37 articles]
I needed to install a new, outside faucet this weekend and I had my teenage son helping. I told him he had to learn to solder plumbing because you just never know when you'll need that skill. So...new drywall on walls but use existing ceiling? [8 articles]
ben - 2009-07-29 19:01:00 [In: Bathrooms | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Some previous owner glued thin wood strips to the bathroom walls with
an adhesive. This has been falling off for years. I want to replace
it with clean painted walls. I have been trying to remove...what to do with cracked grout on ceiling in shower [12 articles]
Hello, I had a new shower with tiled walls and ceiling put in about 5 years ago. This year the grout in one specific row of tiles on the ceiling is really starting to crack. This started last yea...Leaking bathtub faucet [3 articles]
hd - 2009-07-30 18:34:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My bath/shower faucet(separate hot/cold) is starting to leak pretty bad
(on the cold side). My plumber said a tile guy would need to break down
the tile surrounding the faucets. I've read many web...Bathtub paint [7 articles]
Larry Struthers - 2009-11-03 11:43:00 [In: Bathrooms | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have a chip in the steel tub, which has been there for many years. The
steel tub is rusting in that spot. Its something which should have been
taken care of years ago, but figured the bathroom w...9" Water Supply line for toilet [23 articles]
car crash - 2009-08-01 16:19:00 [In: Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
We had to replace our water supply line on our toilet as it broke.
When I went to Home Depot they now only sell 12" lines. I installed
it and the wife thinks it looks stupid as its all bent becaus...@#$% Moen faucet handle... [4 articles]
I have an old Moen faucet in my bathroom... it's one of those single handle deals. In a fit of domesticity, I removed the handle (clear plastic) and scrubbed off all the built up lime etc. so it ...