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by Jbeard1116
Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Okay, I admit it - I'm a scaredy cat working on my table saw
Replies: 12
Views: 7140

Hello, In addition to eye protection, don't forget to protect your ears. I find using power tools much less nerve rattling when the thing is not screaming in my ears...
by Jbeard1116
Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Ceramic Tiles
Replies: 10
Views: 7466

Hello, I do not recommend ceramic tile in a MH. Learned my lesson the hard way...Re did my whole kitchen floor. Used 1/2" hardiebacker screwed down and set into thinset. Laid down 12x12 ceramic tile. Less than a year later, grout cracking and some tiles loose. My floor joists are 24" on ce...
by Jbeard1116
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:44 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Crisis preparedness. Power outages, no heat, pipes freezing.
Replies: 3
Views: 2942

RE: Crisis preparedness. Power outages, no heat, pipes freez

RE: Pipes freezing. I like to keep a gallon of RV antifreeze handy. Pour about a cup down each drain in home to keep traps from freezing
by Jbeard1116
Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: toilet flushing issues
Replies: 18
Views: 8561

RE: toilet flushing issues

Just a thought, had the same trouble with my toilet. Was driving me crazy and i was getting ready to replace it. Took one last look and found the small hole in the bottom of the bowl that is supposed to shoot water from the front of the bowl toward the trap to push the solids down was totally plugge...