Manifolds are great if you have a lot of fixtures to supply, have a somewhat low water pressure, and have the room to run the amount of pipes needed. By using a manifold you can eliminate many of the "T's", elbows, and other fittings that may reduce the water pressure to the fixture. Shuto...

First thing I would do would be to cover the roof with some tarps or thick plastic to prevent anymore damage from any more water. Second thing I would do would be to file a claim with my home owners insurance, unless you plan to cover the costs out of pocket. I would also buy a good disposable camer...

That would be the air gap for the dishwasher. It allows the drain hose for the dishwasher to vent to prevent siphoning or back flow into the dishwasher when it drains so more water will drain. They are carried by the home stores. Just ask for a dishwasher air gap in the plumbing dept. To remove the ...

This would be an air gap. It is a device that keeps the dishwasher drain line from siphoning or back flowing into the dishwasher when it drains. It may or may not be required by code depending on your location, but it is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturer's. These are fairly cheap to buy at...

Just my opinion but motion sensor lights are like car alarms. They go off so much no one even pays attention. It is likely that even after all the work of installing these the only thing to come of it is that the thieves will be able to see what they are stealing better. Seeing as how this is happen...

A heat tape is the cord that wraps around your main water pipe coming into your home. It should be covered with insulation and possibly plastic but have an electrical plug sticking out that plugs into an outlet underneath the home. This is what keeps the pipe from freezing.

Proceed at your own risk but there are some pics in the interior projects photo album that may be useful. Just click on the album link above and then on interior pics.

Of course covering the hole somehow would be preferred. Even if it doesn't block it all the way keeping as much wind and cold out is the key. If not then there really isn't much you can do. As long as your heat tape is working properly, the pipes are insulated, and your belly is in good shape you sh...

Maybe this can help.

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As I stated before. No website will give pricing info on homes. They will all ask or direct you to your nearest dealer because of the regional differences in pricing (just like a car here will cost several thousand more in Ca.). Also like buying an auto there is a basic contract, you can have things...

I have found that generally in the older homes if the registers are out in the floor and running pretty much in a row that they are cut directly in the main trunk and come straight up (older single wides). If the registers are along the walls with with possibly a few out into the floors (beds and ba...

About the only idea I can think of (and I am no plumber) is that it might not be the hot but rather the cold faucet. By turning it down in order to get more of the hot water you may possibly be closing the valve close to its shutoff point thus causing the whistle. Try turning off the cold water all ...

While I don't know of any info on these homes specifically I can say that mobile homes in general have come a long way since the HUD codes changed in the early 90's. New homes come with PEX water pipes, standard size doors and windows, better insulation, better electrical, better appliances, and eve...

Pretty much any answers you might get here would be speculation and opinions. The prices of homes varies greatly with location and how they are set up. The quality of homes is much like the quality of an auto. Some folks get real lucky and have no problems with a certain brand while others have noth...

Much to think about here. If the belly of the home is in good shape or has been replaced I am not sure I would take the chance on destroying it to run new water lines if the old location seems to work. To me running the lines just above the ceiling, while risky if there ever is a leak, is pretty muc...