Hi Trudi, I LOVE the brick work, but how well does it hold up under stress. I'm just thinking about pots, pans, recipe books being pushed up against the wall under the cabinets. Actually, if it would hold up to this, I think it would be great between the counter and cabinets as a backsplash. Would a...

Thanks Robert for the suggestion. One question, though, I'm not sure I'll be here for one year or 5 years or forever....how difficult (i.e. how expensive) would it be to have a contractor cut the hole, or would it be better just to put it in the window temporarily. I'm kind of running out of money, ...

Thanks Triton,
I think I'll just stick with the old tried and true window unit and get my contractor to build me a good brace.

Thanks Tritontr for your quick reply...
Since you know something about these units, do you think a window heat/air unit is preferable?
Thanks,
Margie

This is my first post, and I hope I don't mess it up royally. Anyway, I just got an old mobile home (my brother gave it to me because it was REALLY that bad). I have no idea what year or make at this time. I have a contractor rebuilding the inside, so it's not free by any means. I can't afford to re...