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by bobfather99
Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: SHOWER SURROUND
Replies: 5
Views: 2004

Re: SHOWER SURROUND

I looked on the Menards website and found a 5 piece surround for $56. Very barebones but will solve your problem.
by bobfather99
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 3in1 questions! :) How to fix... Hole in wall, wall mounti..
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Re: 3in1 questions! :) How to fix... Hole in wall, wall moun

Many factory mobile home faucets are of lower quality, and finding parts is tough to impossible. Probably would be easier to replace with a new one of better quality. Just take your old one into your local store and get a replacement with the same dimensions. As for the TV mounting, you will probabl...
by bobfather99
Tue Dec 27, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Water leak. Best way to open belly?
Replies: 6
Views: 2638

Re: Water leak. Best way to open belly?

In whatever shape you make your cuts in the belly, make sure the cuts are as straight as possible, makes it easier to tape everything up when you're done. Gray plastic is the pb pipe, I would replace with pex. If time and budget won't allow you to replace everything with pex, you can fix your leak w...
by bobfather99
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)
Replies: 12
Views: 7652

Re: Deck post suggestion (to bury or not to bury...)

UmpJJ,
I do this all the time!!! So much that when the post office counter guy sees me coming, he just says "How many??" The funny part is that he's my neighbor!!! :)
by bobfather99
Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: water leak please help
Replies: 8
Views: 2842

Re: water leak please help

Best way to tackle this is what Greg posted, start at the roof, and work your way down, sealing as you go. Dont forget to seal around windows and around any trim around them. Probably a good idea to dry out whats gotten wet, or mold/mildew will develop soon.
by bobfather99
Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Sink & other irritating things challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 1866

Re: Kitchen Sink & other irritating things challenge

Found a serviceable one awhile back at a Habitat for Humanity store, even had a good faucet attached...replaced the missing one from the home with just a little countertop trimming.
Check for a Habitat store near you, maybe you'll get lucky.
by bobfather99
Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: upgrade mh to stick built
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

Re: upgrade mh to stick built

Due to the costs involved with building a foundation, would you be able to increase the value of the home enough to justify "the build"?? Or would it be possible(and less expensive) to sell what you have and look for a stick-built home(perhaps a short sale/foreclosure)
by bobfather99
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: all doors and windows leaking
Replies: 6
Views: 6642

Re: all doors and windows leaking

If possible, remove all previous repairs, then caulk around the windows and doors. If you remove/replace the screws, put a drop or two of sealer on each one to help seal everything up. I do agree with the previous posts, check the roof for leaks and work your way down until you find your problem. Go...
by bobfather99
Sat Nov 26, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Moisture Barrier trying to make sense of it
Replies: 10
Views: 5061

Re: Moisture Barrier trying to make sense of it

As Mike from Holmes on Homes says, "Minimum code is just that, minimum code." Code is not necessarily the best solution, just enough to satisfy inspectors. Anytime you have warm, dryer air(indoors) meet cooler, moist air(outdoors), water can condense on the surface. Moisture=mold. This is ...
by bobfather99
Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:30 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Bathroom Fan replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1815

Re: Bathroom Fan replacement

Best and easiest is to replace with a fan unit thats as close to original as possible. Less fuss that way. Make sure your fan is vented to the outside with no air leaks.
by bobfather99
Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Got my manual today!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 7452

Got my manual today!!!

The mailman was good to me today. Great book!!! Thank you Mark!!! 8)
by bobfather99
Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: holes in vinyl siding
Replies: 6
Views: 7370

Re: holes in vinyl siding

Repairs might be covered by your insurance policy. Call your agent.
by bobfather99
Thu Oct 20, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Skunk smell when showering
Replies: 3
Views: 1601

Re: Skunk smell when showering

You may be smelling sewer gases backing up through the pipes. Does the tub/shower drain properly??
by bobfather99
Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: More pictures of our kitchen remodel
Replies: 8
Views: 11154

Re: More pictures of our kitchen remodel

The slideout cabinets rock!!
by bobfather99
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: insulating the floor and skirting?
Replies: 9
Views: 20952

Re: insulating the floor and skirting?

If you setup your belly like rookie35 did, it will help prevent freeze up of pipes and may help with the cold floors a little.