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by Michael_B
Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Propane Prices squeezing the life out of wallet
Replies: 1
Views: 16822

Propane Prices squeezing the life out of wallet

Hello to all, Just wondering how many of you use propane and what price do you pay per gallon. Here in central Mississippi it is $2.49 a gal. I'm thinking about a different source of heat for next winter, I may try a wood stove and try a homemade solar heater like Mark has here on this site. A cord ...
by Michael_B
Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New MH Kitchen Photos
Replies: 4
Views: 2373

Re: New MH Kitchen Photos

Hello DCDiva,
Great work!! My wife and I really enjoyed looking at all the photos and seeing the transformation that took place. My question is about the 1x4 strips that are on the ceiling and walls.
1. How are they attached? nailed, screwed or glued?
2. What stain was used?

Again, Great work,
Mike
by Michael_B
Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Laminiate Flooring
Replies: 9
Views: 3502

Re: Laminiate Flooring

Thanks for all the advice. I plan to go with a quality flooring. We (actually my wife) are still trying to decide on a lighter or darker color. Also the manager at our local lumber co. has put me in touch with someone who has installed laminate in the kitchen of a mobile home, so we are going to loo...
by Michael_B
Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Laminiate Flooring
Replies: 9
Views: 3502

Re: Laminiate Flooring

Thanks, I was thinking of running it the length but just wanted another opinion. I never have laid this type of flooring, but on the other hand I have never backed down from any project like this before. I installed the carpet myself in the early 1995 and after 2 kids and a lot of traffic it's time ...
by Michael_B
Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Laminiate Flooring
Replies: 9
Views: 3502

Laminiate Flooring

Hello 2 all, I am thinking about Laminate flooring in an older 14 x 70 singlewide. I am planning to do the living room, hall and maybe one bed room. which way should I run the flooring in the hall? Also there will be about a 7' transition between the kitchen/dining area and the living room. My wife ...