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by Steve-WA
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Aluminum siding repair
Replies: 10
Views: 10455

Re: Aluminum siding repair

Putty tape and 1/4" hex head screws... Or put in a window.
by Steve-WA
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Fireplace tips
Replies: 14
Views: 6900

Re: Fireplace tips

Your fan motor is just. Like the Broan replacement motor for bath vents that they sell at Lowes and HD. Except the fan is different; the replacement doesn't come with the bladed fan, it's more of a non-directional rotor, that I don't get.
by Steve-WA
Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower drain help needed..
Replies: 21
Views: 11795

Re: Shower drain help needed..

"all-purpose" doesn't mean elmer's... There is an all-purpose plumbing glue. You need to talk to the plumbing guy @ the hardware store.
by Steve-WA
Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Roof seal in winter
Replies: 2
Views: 3245

Roof seal in winter

I had to repo a metal/metal '79 SW lonnie deal, there a couple spot leaks in the roof. Last coating was white elastomeric roll-on, and it needs a coat. BUT: Washington winter weather not conducive to this, as it's water based, and requires evaporation to cure. Best I can hope for is maybe 50 degrees...
by Steve-WA
Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower drain help needed..
Replies: 21
Views: 11795

Re: Shower drain help needed..

There is a glue particular to the ABS plastic, ask the guy at the store. Tightness, finger tight plus a flat or two with channel lock pliers. Merry Christmas
by Steve-WA
Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Hot water TPR line routing
Replies: 5
Views: 3112

Re: Hot water TPR line routing

So many people don't even say the location where they are asking about, i.e. where they live (sigh). Where *I* am, in western WA, it is required to run it outside the skirting, elbowed to drain down, 6-12" from the ground. 3/4" pvc with 2 elbows thru a hole in the deck, and one in the skir...
by Steve-WA
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Would you recommend painting a popcorn ceiling?
Replies: 9
Views: 9803

Re: Would you recommend painting a popcorn ceiling?

Mark440,your detailed instructions crack me up. Been there, done that. Heater kicks on - WHOOOAAA! And yes, you *will* get paint on your shoes... And in your hair, in your nose, on your face... Hahahaha
by Steve-WA
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:11 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen window
Replies: 5
Views: 4243

Re: Kitchen window

I like the interior trim - is that off the shelf from Lowe's or custom? Wood or something else? Stain & polyurethane? I always use mdf & high gloss white paint. It's more neutral, but I like yours
by Steve-WA
Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Full Kitchen Remodel Progress
Replies: 11
Views: 10392

Re: Full Kitchen Remodel Progress

Try some Combat gel for the roaches: it comes in a large syringe. Put in out of the way nooks & crannies: behind socket plates, floor to wall joints inside cabinets, behind stove, etc. Looks good.
by Steve-WA
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: insulating osb board underpinning
Replies: 22
Views: 18309

Re: insulating osb board underpinning

Yet, no one is addressing this guy's issue. He isn't going to replace his skirt, he wants to insulate. I recommend foam board with screws & washers. Or fiberglas batts & spray glue. Somebody even told me once about hay bales end-to-end against the skirt on the inside.
by Steve-WA
Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Major remodel to save money on rent. Need advice!
Replies: 9
Views: 7399

Re: Major remodel to save money on rent. Need advice!

Google "Deals on Wheels", read it, and find a place. Your plan is a classic example of "free ain't free." Of course, it's 2 months since your original post, so you're already don3 something. I'dbe curious to find out what that is, and your progress...
by Steve-WA
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Gutters. Seamed or Seamless?
Replies: 5
Views: 3304

Re: Gutters. Seamed or Seamless?

It will leak. Spend the $. I'm a cheap-ass, but I spend the money for the gutter guy.
by Steve-WA
Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Will removing carpet affect insulation?
Replies: 15
Views: 9085

Re: Will removing carpet affect insulation?

Meh, that brown painted floor looks good in the photos, but I'm sure it shows every speck of dirt. I'd like to hear back from industrial-corrugated-metal-ceiling girl on how she feels about their color choice now...
by Steve-WA
Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: 1970's MH total demo & overhaul help?
Replies: 21
Views: 15128

Re: 1970's MH total demo & overhaul help?

Where in WA are you?
by Steve-WA
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:26 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: help with a well/pressure tank
Replies: 15
Views: 7597

Re: help with a well/pressure tank

Replacing the hwt every 3 or 4 years seems overkill; have you ever tried just flushing it out?