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by Busybee1952
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Repair plumbing and belly material
Replies: 16
Views: 8958

If you use some of the spray adhesive JD mentioned, then put your duct tape on, it seems to hold. Duct tape is a lot cheaper than the belly tape and the spray glue gives it added stickum.
by Busybee1952
Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3784

Replaced the wires and the whole box with the plug in thingy at the main pole as the wires were corroded and burnt off. The metal box was also corroded but that didn't seem to be the problem afterall. Had electric for a little while and now it's off again. Something seems to be shorting out but I ha...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Hospital Stay and Some Major Down Time
Replies: 14
Views: 8383

Hi Maureen,
So sorry to hear about the MS. I know what it's like not to be able to use your hands and it's real frustrating. I hope this is over quickly!
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Oct. 7 and 88 degrees in Michigan!
Replies: 10
Views: 5659

Oct. 7 and 88 degrees in Michigan!

After finishing painting the access door, I decided to rake leaves today since I'm trying to make a yard out of this forest of oaks and maples. Man, it was hot! I was dripping most of the day but improvised a little resting spot with a trick I learned when I lived in Mississippi. A little more of my...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: left over styrofoam or redneck coffee cup holder
Replies: 0
Views: 4605

left over styrofoam or redneck coffee cup holder

I had just a few small pieces of styrofoam left over when I insulated behind the skirting so I made a "redneck" coffee cup holder for my little tractor. Just spray glued it to the top to hold my extra big coffee cup when I'm working around the yard. Thought some of you might get a kick out...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:46 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3784

RE: Electrical Problem

I'm not sure if the stuff on the pole is my responsibility or the utility company's responsibilities. I was taking pictures of it today and noticed that the wheel on the meter isn't going around. That makes me think it might be THEIR problem. Course, my electric bill is rarely over $25.00 a month bu...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: deck enclosure construction plans?
Replies: 10
Views: 6132

RE: deck enclosure construction plans?

lol, yeah, I've been stacking wood on this deck for a couple of years. It's really very solid. Here are some pics. Please pay no attention to the fact that everything I own is a different color. Next year, it will all get painted. I'm not sure how level it is. It appears level but who knows, so I wa...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3784

Electrical Problem

I hope this topic is okay here and if not, please feel free to move it wherever it goes. Here's the problem. I was using a heavy duty extention cord that was plugged in under the trailer where the heat tapes normally plug in and blew the circuit. Went in the house, flipped all the switches and that ...
by Busybee1952
Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:18 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: deck enclosure construction plans?
Replies: 10
Views: 6132

The posts from the deck are pressure treated and come through holes in the decking floor. I want to attach my 2 x 4's to the existing posts so they go up higher. Remember, I live in the country on my own property and the building inspector says he doesn't care as long as it's not attached to the tra...
by Busybee1952
Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:11 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: deck enclosure construction plans?
Replies: 10
Views: 6132

Thanks Yanita. I did a google search and everything I found was way more complicated than I want to get with this. I guess my main concern is that I want a pretty steep pitch on the roof so the snow will slide right off and the weight of it won't be a problem but I still have to be able to open the ...
by Busybee1952
Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:06 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: deck enclosure construction plans?
Replies: 10
Views: 6132

deck enclosure construction plans?

Does anyone have any deck enclosure construction plans they would share with me? Maybe you have something on your computer already. My deck is 8 x 10 and my thought was to make a greatly slanted roof and use corrogated metal as the roofing material, 2 x 4 framing, and do the sides in plastic for the...
by Busybee1952
Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Tie. . . downs?
Replies: 10
Views: 5657

I think these tie downs can be attached directly to the frame so it won't matter if the straps are rusted. Not exactly sure what they did attach mine too but I know they didn't use the straps that are provided for this purpose.
by Busybee1952
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:45 am
Forum: Coleman Service & Repair
Topic: Robert's Grandmother
Replies: 5
Views: 3857

I'm so sorry for your loss Robert. Irvac is right. Grandmother's are priceless! It is some consolation to know that a part of her lives on in you along with the rest of your noble ancestors.
by Busybee1952
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:28 am
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Car wreck then a fight...............
Replies: 10
Views: 5934

no offense to the little people, but....

Hahaha! Good one Jim! I love it!
by Busybee1952
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:22 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Tie. . . downs?
Replies: 10
Views: 5657

Are you on a cement slab or just dirt? I can send you pictures of the tiedowns that were installed on my home in Michigan which is on cement. If you have any work to do under there though, try to do it before you get it tied down because those things really get in the way and they really hurt when y...