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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 237 threads in our archives.

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Kenmore DW - Round Two? [7 articles]

bobmct - 2010-08-17 05:15:00 [In: Appliances | Driveways & Walkways | Electrical & Wiring | Windows & Doors | ]
Thanks all for the suggestions. I did follow them and assured that there is a good 122 VAC arriving at the connection box. The connection to the DW wires are clean and secure (now). But, still no...Kenmore DW - Round Two?

Snow Thrower Recommendations

celticsoc@aol.com - 2010-11-13 19:22:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | ]
I finally got rid of my old Toro after many year. I have a fairly large driveway and will need to pick up a new unit. Upon a cursory pricing, it seems to make sense to avoid a 2 cycle to avoid the...Snow Thrower Recommendations

questions about concrete [19 articles]

I am planning to pour concrete between two structures. the back and one side is basement wall (cement blocks) on other side is concrete slab with aluminum storage shed. the space is 11' x 3.5' an...questions about concrete

Way OT: Loon Over MyYammy [19 articles]

HeyBub - 2010-11-25 11:35:00 [In: Contracting | Driveways & Walkways | Security & Surveillance | Windows & Doors | ]
I went to HEB [a local food market chain] tonight. I got a cart from the outside cart collection. I passed a mountain of yams - six for a dollar. "Hmm," said I, "that seems reasonable." So I b...Way OT: Loon Over MyYammy

Asphalt Driveway Over Gravel: Why The Gravel ? [30 articles]

Bob - 2010-09-03 23:22:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | ]
Hello, Was just wondering about this. It is pretty well accepted, apparently, that a new asphalt driveway for a residence should be laid over about 4" to 6" of gravel. Never over soil directl...Asphalt Driveway Over Gravel: Why The Gravel ?

Best ways to wash a pile of gravel? [16 articles]

ShadowTek - 2010-09-02 20:55:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | ]
I have a pile of leftover driveway gravel (about a pickup bed full) that I'm planning on recycling for french drain filler, but it's very dirty and full of sediment. I spent most of the afternoon tr...Best ways to wash a pile of gravel?

New Homeowner Woes - But they get a new kitchen! [4 articles]

A young couple recently bought the house across the street from me. It's a 1940-ish colonial. They moved back from another state and were living with Mom while they did some work on the house. Th...New Homeowner Woes - But they get a new kitchen!

ultimate foundation failure [32 articles]

Ok, here is a long story, but one I find interesting. about 7 years ago, when I was still in High School, a group of students went to a house that had been empty and abandoned for about 45 years. I ...ultimate foundation failure

Motion Sensor Light for Front Entrance [49 articles]

My dad asked me to replace the light next to his front door with a motion sensing unit. He bought a stock fixture from HD with the sensor built into the fixture. There is no way to aim the sensor, i...Motion Sensor Light for Front Entrance

New concrete driveway, patio, and walkways [3 articles]

Smarty - 2010-09-11 11:34:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | ]
I am looking to replace a home driveway, patio, and connecting walkways, and am gathering quotations. I am posting here to ask for help with several items: 1. Is a concrete job ok to perform at t...New concrete driveway, patio, and walkways

Expansion Joint Question [5 articles]

Bob - 2010-09-12 01:08:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
The expansion joint where the driveway meets the front of the garage has deteriorated. Both are over 35 years old. My plan is to slightly grind down what is left of the joint then fill it. My q...Expansion Joint Question

Garden Vinegar vs Roundup [20 articles]

JimT - 2010-09-13 21:06:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | Home Electronics | Landscaping & Gardening | ]
I used to use Roundup when I lived in NM and never really worried about the trees because there are so few out there. Then I moved Central TX where live oaks are pretty much everywhere. I listen t...Garden Vinegar vs Roundup

Replacing a lawn sprinkler pipe that passes under a pave brick walkway - final outcome [12 articles]

The original problem was posted 9/9/10, 8:09 AM, called "Replacing section of lawn sprinkler pipe." It's repeated below. Someone asked that I post the outcome in a separate message. Here it is: ...Replacing a lawn sprinkler pipe that passes under a pave brick walkway - final outcome

Asphalt Driveway Crack Sealers And Dampness ? [3 articles]

Bob - 2010-09-15 23:04:00 [In: Driveways & Walkways | ]
Hello: Regarding the liquid crack sealer for filling in cracks in asphalt driveways (and also the cold patch product for bigger cracks/holes): Must the asphalt be "perfectly" dry for these pro...Asphalt Driveway Crack Sealers And Dampness ?

Expansion joints in concrete - saw cut versus felt [3 articles]

Smarty - 2010-09-14 13:49:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | ]
I have received several estimates to install a concrete driveway roughly 90 feet long by 24 feet wide, and also replace a patio roughly 24 by 24 feet in size. 2 of the estimates indicate that con...Expansion joints in concrete - saw cut versus felt
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