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by StanD
Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Adding Microwave Over Stove?
Replies: 4
Views: 6171

Adding Microwave Over Stove?

Has anyone cut out a slot in the cabinets and added a microwave over the stove?
Pictures?
We'd like to pull the range hood and add a microwave to free up counter space.

Related:
If we were to tile the back splash, would you recommend before or after the microwave install?

TIA
by StanD
Tue Mar 04, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?
Replies: 11
Views: 14125

Re: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?

Had an electrician come out. He did all the same stuff I did and was scratching his head. I mentioned the box under home and he didn't think that was it but we decided to pull the skirting and check. It looked like a dryer cord and it turned out to be how they were feeding the second side on the dou...
by StanD
Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?
Replies: 11
Views: 14125

Re: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?

I think I have to run new romex. I am not sure where the old romex runs from the panel. Did they run romex in the space above the ceiling? Or is it all stapled to the studs in the walls? My issue: I have a single pole circuit out. Breaker isn't tripped. Pulled breaker and reseated it a couple of tim...
by StanD
Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?
Replies: 11
Views: 14125

Re: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?

Greg wrote:It may be the way the 2 halves are connected, with out seeing it I really am only guessing. Can you post a picture?

Greg
I will if I need up pulling the siding on that end to find the problem. I had to belly crawl all the way there and it wasn't fun.
by StanD
Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?
Replies: 11
Views: 14125

Electrical Boxes at Marriage Wall?

I am chasing down an electrical issue and while under the double wide mobile home noticed two large junction boxes at the marriage wall. One on one half and the other on the other half. The one on the side where the breakers are was terminated in a large gauge power cord that plugged into the box on...
by StanD
Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Window Trim Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 4489

Re: Shower Window Trim Ideas

Thanks, picked some up.
If I cut it, do I have to seal the cuts or is it 100% PVC?
by StanD
Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Window Trim Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 4489

Re: Shower Window Trim Ideas

Thanks.
<--- Heads to google "PVC boards".
by StanD
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Shower Window Trim Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 4489

Shower Window Trim Ideas

The window opening in the shower is trimmed in wood as is the sill and stiles. Sill and stiles are wood paneling that has been painted over. The window frame itself is vinyl. The shower/tub is a one piece plastic or fiberglass enclosure. I won't be pulling it. I have to pull the wood, what should I ...
by StanD
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Toilets
Replies: 4
Views: 2441

Re: Toilets

Thanks, I'll check the subfloor.
by StanD
Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Toilets
Replies: 4
Views: 2441

Toilets

Are toilets in mobile homes different from stick homes? I am assuming no but thought I'd ask. Our toilet rocks on the closet flange. I believe the flange may be too high but it's also possible that a different toilet was installed before we bought the mh. Will a different toilet solve this (want to ...
by StanD
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Exterior Wall Insulation
Replies: 6
Views: 3232

Re: Exterior Wall Insulation

No vapor barrier. The previous owner had double pane windows put in and they did a terrible job with the flashing and the caulking. But it was 14 years ago. Noticed something else. Whoever put the rain gutters in drilled into the siding. There's a bunch of screws sticking through. But, there are no ...
by StanD
Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Exterior Wall Insulation
Replies: 6
Views: 3232

Exterior Wall Insulation

40 year old MH. What R value should I be using? Present insulation is 1" thick. Time to fix some dry rot around a window. I pulled the paneling and the header, trimmers, sill and floor are damaged. I'll have to replace the framing and repair the floor. Wall is framed with 2X4s but the jack stud...
by StanD
Sat May 04, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Belly Mending Tape
Replies: 5
Views: 2436

Re: Belly Mending Tape

Where can one get this tape?
by StanD
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: sheetrock
Replies: 14
Views: 5011

Re: sheetrock

The interior walls are 2 X 2. I want to insulate two of them to help deaden the sound.