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Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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Chasing away/killing critters digging holes in our yard [27 articles]
blueman - 2009-10-13 19:59:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
This year we noticed a number of animal holes in our yard (we live in
a near city suburb). I think they are squirrel holes.
The holes are ugly and mess up the lawn.
I wouldn't mind killing them...
Replacement Gas Fired Boiler -Which one [7 articles]
starrin - 2009-10-10 12:01:00 [In: Energy Efficiency | Pest Control | ]
I am about to replace a 50 year old oil fired water boiler in a 3 BR
ranch in Virginia Beach, VA. Because natural gas is now available to
me, I will be using a natural gas fired boiler. Replaceme...OT ? Foul odor emanating from my car air conditioner [16 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-10-13 21:40:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | ]
This may not really be OT in AHR, after all, my car is parked in my garage,
part of my home. Maybe this is stretching it? :-). I don't know where else
to ask.
I drive a 1993 Chevy Lumina with 1...Snow blower power ratings [68 articles]
Worn Out Retread - 2009-10-14 00:04:00 [In: Pest Control | Tools - Hand, Power & Garden | ]
I am looking for a new snow blower and have discovered that the power rating
of the engines are no longer in "Horse Power" but in "Foot Pounds" if given
at all. Sometimes all that is given is the ...MOTOR SCOOTERS
Erma FIERRO - 2010-11-07 07:26:00 [In: Budget & Money Saving Tips | Driveways & Walkways | Electrical & Wiring | Energy Efficiency | Go Green | Health & Safety | Kitchens | Pest Control | Security & Surveillance | ]
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...Mildew on Sand Paint [4 articles]
2009-11-08 18:56:00 [In: Bathrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Health & Safety | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Security & Surveillance | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
I want to wipe spotted mildew off about a square yard of 1965 asbestos
sand painted ceiling that was only painted in 1965. Most other places in the
house, the sand will not release to the touch, ...STOP SMOKING
Harriet LABELLA - 2010-11-07 04:36:00 [In: Appliances | Budget & Money Saving Tips | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Health & Safety | Home Electronics | Landscaping & Gardening | Pest Control | ]
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...OT: Warm your home with a renewable resource [7 articles]
HeyBub - 2009-10-13 20:53:00 [In: Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | ]
From the world of The Hard To Believe:
"The bodies of thousands of rabbits culled every year from the parks in
Stockholm's Kungsholmen neighbourhood are being used to fuel a heating plant
in ce...Paint anodized aluminum? [9 articles]
Walter R. - 2009-10-14 11:22:00 [In: Decks & Patios | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Windows & Doors | ]
My sliding patio door screens are unsightly and would probably benefit from
a coat of paint. The frames are made of almost-black-bronze anodized
aluminum. They are not damaged except for some scra...Bug Killer....What's best? [10 articles]
Hustlin' Hank - 2009-10-31 21:39:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | ]
So far I have been able to keep most of the spiders/bugs out of the
house. But they seem to be winning the war. I have tried sprays and
granular from places like Home Depot.
What is the best thin...Problems with Two Oven Racks? [23 articles]
frank1492 - 2009-10-24 18:06:00 [In: Appliances | Pest Control | ]
I am having an unusually large crowd at Christmas this year and would
like to be able to at least heat multiple items in the oven at the
same time. What problems would occur if I bought a second ove...Venting enclosed room ? [20 articles]
James - 2009-10-26 19:14:00 [In: Bathrooms | Bedrooms | Health & Safety | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Pest Control | Roofing & Gutters | Security & Surveillance | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
We have a vacation cabin in the remote mountains. This place was built
many years ago, and this county is so remote, not much attention is paid to
building codes, etc.
I have a very small bat...Smoke detectors [49 articles]
Kurt Ullman - 2009-10-26 19:50:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Pest Control | ]
I have some 20 y/o hard-wired smoke detectors that I want to replace
with newer hard-wired ones. How do I figure out which circuit breaker to
trip or is this an issue with smoke detectors?
--...Rug Backing on Bath Floor [7 articles]
rdoc - 2009-10-29 04:46:00 [In: Bathrooms | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Flooring | Painting Finishing & Wall Coverings | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Windows & Doors | ]
I currently need to get a bath painted and freshened that had the bath rugs
stuck to the floor. The backing has come off crumbly and remained on the
linoleum (sp?). I might believe the folks who h...Q: Attached garage firewall - how to seal? [6 articles]
Bubba Bubbs - 2009-10-27 07:38:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Pest Control | Security & Surveillance | Walls & Ceilings | ]
1966 ranch house in Denver Metro, Colorado. (I am not the original
owner.)
The attached garage does have a firewall (5/8 drywall) that separates
it from the house.
Two issues:
1. About 8-9 ft a...