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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 317 threads in our archives.

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WHitewash vs poynting [2 articles]

I have made lime paint from lawn lime, some mineral oil and water,back when my dog chewed on his house (1970s) and I wanted something safer. That was decades ago and lime spills on the concrete are ...WHitewash vs poynting

Rebuilding Retaining Walls [12 articles]

My backyard is higher than my neighbor in behind me. To keep the ground level, there is a three foot retaining wall at the back of the yard, which is only a few inches from the fence. The wall is ...Rebuilding Retaining Walls

Where is my problem with this flourescent lamp? [70 articles]

I've got a "no-name" clamp-on fluorescent lamp that no longer starts when the rocker switch is snapped from the off to the on position. The lamp has a polarized plug with an in-line black "brick"...Where is my problem with this flourescent lamp?

Garage ceiling [15 articles]

I have 4 foot spaced trusses. I am thinking of using white metal siding like what is on the outsid eof my building inside for the roof. (29 guage). What do you think? I will have to figure out how t...Garage ceiling

Will Vinyl Trim Support A Storm Door? [7 articles]

DerbyDad03 - 2010-04-27 11:43:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Siding & Exterior Covering | Windows & Doors | ]
I recently replaced my entry door and now it's time to install a new storm door. The Question: Does 5/4 x 4 vinyl trim have as much holding strength as wood? Can I hang a full view storm door ...Will Vinyl Trim Support A Storm Door?

Metal siding and stud spacing on walls [12 articles]

stryped - 2010-04-28 09:23:00 [In: Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I am thinking about using metal siding on my walls as well. I have 2x4 studs 24 inch spacing. Since I think metal is 3 feet wide, will I have to put nailers on top of studs? If it is better I will b...Metal siding and stud spacing on walls

How is metal siding installed? [21 articles]

stryped - 2010-04-30 11:10:00 [In: Siding & Exterior Covering | Walls & Ceilings | ]
As I posted elsewhere, I am thinking of at least installing it on my inside ceiling. Typically I think each piece overlaps the other whne going side by side by one rib. Is that correct? Length wise ...How is metal siding installed?

Following the building code, wood instead of drywall? [13 articles]

I have a customer whose basement flooded. The lower two feet of drywall were removed from the finished section of the basement. To simplify rebuilding and reduce possible damage my customer would li...Following the building code, wood instead of drywall?

Electr. 14/3 wire under vinyl siding [8 articles]

2010-05-02 20:22:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
I am installing an outide lite on a vinyl siding mounting block. Electricity is available 5 feet away via a duplex outside GFI vinyl siding mounted outlet. Question: Can I run 14/3 under the vinyl ...Electr. 14/3 wire under vinyl siding

OT: 3D shadow box [3 articles]

I now have the back and sides framed out. The woodriver bench plane is a bit big for the job of the angles but made it work well enough sliver by sliver until they all fit just right. The top p...OT: 3D shadow box

Rough estimate [34 articles]

I've one estimate (too high)done. I have a roof on a house 22' by 24' that is low (4ft at peak). I want it ripped off and put a gambrel style to utilize the upstairs space. That involves removing ...Rough estimate

Negotiating Estimates [25 articles]

mpenny - 2010-06-02 19:55:00 [In: Electrical & Wiring | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
Recently solicited estimates for an electrical service upgrade from our 150amp, 20 circuit box to 30/36 circuits, including installation of new water meter grounding as per code, and reattaching t...Negotiating Estimates

Wiremold for outdoor use? [9 articles]

I need to extend an 110V outdoor outlet box for 10 feet horizontally and 8 feet vertically along the outside of my house. This is for security lighting. The outside of the house is stucco. The ins...Wiremold for outdoor use?

What is max service temperature of GE Silicone II sealant caulking? [32 articles]

I'm looking for some high-temperature sealant / caulking to use on my furnace (instead of using duct tape or aluminized tape). This is for seams in the usual places where air tends to leak out of t...What is max service temperature of GE Silicone II sealant caulking?

foundation sill plate [2 articles]

sld - 2010-05-24 14:07:00 [In: Foundations & Excavation | Siding & Exterior Covering | ]
------------------------------------- I have water damage to part of my foundation sill plate. This was caused by the brick deteriating, then getting water behind it. Can this problem b...foundation sill plate
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