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- Fri Oct 25, 2013 3:10 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Water Heater Help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5694
Re: Water Heater Help
Thanks to all for the instructions. I know less than nothing about water heaters, other than they can explode. Fortunately, that didn't occur. Sticker shock is an underestimate. The total for a brand spanking new, energy efficient, 40 gallon, gas fired... water heater with 'custom' installation was ...
- Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:45 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Water Heater Help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5694
Water Heater Help
Last night taking my shower, it quickly became obvious something was wrong. The water was cold. It was late and dark outside, so I didn't want to go check it (for what, I have no idea). So I called a plumber this morning. Maybe tomorrow, he can get here. AHHH! Yes, the water heater is 30+ years old,...
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:41 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Washe shaking the whole house
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6865
Re: Washe shaking the whole house
When I bought my trailer, it didn't come with a washer/dryer so I had to get one. I went to Home Depot and certain washers actually had mobile home ratings (simple ratings of yes or no, for use in a mobile home). Even still, my front loader, if used on it's full spin setting, shakes the floor in the...
- Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:50 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: What to do with skylight hole, ideas?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17965
Re: What to do with skylight hole, ideas?
I'm kind of storage crazy. If the hole is in the kitchen, I would put a pot rack up and hang things, like plants or pots. Another idea I'd try to make work, is to put a shelf or drawer up there and fill it with seasonal stuff. I would love to have a hanging hat/coat rack, depending on where the hole...
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:27 am
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Double Wide Creation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13760
Re: Double Wide Creation
Just an idea to consider. I'm assuming that the majority of the support, for the 'breezeway' connection is going to be coming from the foundation or at the junction where all the floors are joined. Which is the normal way to build. Foundation is the base and build on top of it. I think that is where...
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Double Wide Creation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13760
Re: Double Wide Creation
Was thinking about your project and had a question. These small connection 'breezeways' are really going to need to be very strong and will take lots of structural stress. My take on your plan is you will have one trailer serve as the 'public or living' side and the other trailer as the 'private or ...
- Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:38 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Double Wide Creation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13760
Re: Double Wide Creation
Just want to wish you and your family, the 'Best of Luck' and 'Patience', during this ambitious and comprehensive project. I really like that you have a vision in mind, and your allowing yourself a year to realize this, for your family. Some of your ideas may sound a little challenging but in the en...
- Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:30 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Best heat reflective paint for metal roofs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7071
Re: Best heat reflective paint for metal roofs
I found 2 products on eBay I wanted to try, but forgot about them till I read your post. They are additive powders you add to the paint and they act as a reflective barrier. You can look on eBay under: paint additive: 1. Insuladd Energy Saving Ceramic Paint Additive mixes into one gallon of paint. 2...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:53 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Total Remodel - Project 3: Drywall & Insulation
- Replies: 46
- Views: 24130
Re: Total Remodel - Project 3: Drywall & Insulation
My trailer is surrounded by an 8 foot high, heavily stuccoed wall. I tried, to no avail, painting it the traditional way. It took an hour, to paint a square foot section. I went online to find a paint sprayer. I found a company that buys the floor models from HD and Lowes. Mind you the floor models ...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:29 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Will any basic windows from a big box store fit 2x3 framing?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8397
Re: Will any basic windows from a big box store fit 2x3 fram
One of the most frustrating parts of remodeling, is cost. Perhaps, you can rough in all the windows you want to replace, and cover the exterior openings with plywood. Then replace the windows, one at a time, as you save up the funds necessary. If any nosey neighbors ask (and they will), why you have...
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Corrugated metal ceiling
- Replies: 31
- Views: 94191
Re: Corrugated metal ceiling
Looks Great!!! For me: scratches + dings + dents = character.
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:57 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: PVC Pipe Repair
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2598
Re: PVC Pipe Repair
First, a big Thanks to all for the suggestions. The cheapest of them, was for the JB Weld at $10. So I called a plumber and he said would cut it out and replace it for $50, so I'll let him do it. I'm posting this because, as he said, he had never seen this occur to PVC pipe before. It was just simpl...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:59 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: PVC Pipe Repair
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2598
PVC Pipe Repair
Hi All, On the roof of my triple trailer, is a solar pool water heater. I had all the panels replaced 2 years ago. The problem is the PVC piping, that runs across the roof, to the panels, was not replaced. The PVC piping is 2 inches in diameter. The problem is where a piece of PVC pipe runs into (co...
- Thu May 23, 2013 1:27 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Tile backsplash in kitchen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7018
Re: Tile backsplash in kitchen
Why not just screw on some good wire mesh, over the wall board, and attach the buttered tiles to the screen covered wall board. They make that stucco screen or the have that tile membrane (Ditra). The backsplash in our kitchen doesn't see much action, other than a weekly cleaning with spray cleaner ...
- Thu May 23, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: Mobile Home Repair
- Topic: Cutting 80" door to fit 72"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9013
Re: Cutting 80" door to fit 72"
Years ago, we changed out the front door on a stick built, farm house. It took us days, to get it right and since your going to put in a new door jamb, here is a product that really helped us. If you go to that youtube website online and type in GRK Top Star Shim Screw, they have a 34 second video, ...