Check Blevins catalog. blevinsinc.com You shouls be able to find some local, but Blevins does have them, not sure on pricing. Greg

Tim, there is nothing like doing a big job, done the way YOU want it and doing it the right way! It will take some time & money but well worth it. Greg

Nickell, Hi & welcome. As the others have said, weight is a major issue. Yes it can be done, has been done and is some cases major problems have come from it. I have always said that with enough planning and money ANYTHING is possible, You have to make the decision if it is feasable or not. Greg

I know there is a clearance spec. but I do not know off the top of my head what it is, you could check some of the water heater web sites and see if they list it or check with a home center and see if it is on the box. Greg

Chris, Hi & welcome. I would say ANYTHING you do will help. You should keep in the back of your mind what really needs to be done, you should look into changing to new windows even if you do one at a time when you have the money. There is a foil tape that may work better than regular duct tape. ...

My first concern would be attaching them to the existing wood. Greg

I wonder if it would be a good idea to remove some skirting to keep an on things and help in getting things dried out after the water drops.
Listen to Yanita, she an expert when it comes to evacuating quick. Good luck, Greg

Well Yanita, with what I spend on the tool truck you never know, I may have one by then. I will send a picture of the box I just bought. Greg

How many holes? How big??? You can buy a cheap hole saw at the dollar store if you only need 1 or 2 holes up to 2" or (if you were a guy) could go spend $1500 on a nice plasma cutter and cut any size / shape hole you want!! Greg

Juli, I have been turnig wrenches for over 30 years, as I said I may be old school, but I do know what works. I am not saying that new methods do not work, but I know the old ones do. Greg

You may want to try priming with kilz and repainting, It is a lot of work, since you may need to use a brush & dab the ceiling, a roller may lift the popcorn off. Painting that way is still easier than removing the popcorn and then painting. Greg

Tranny flush would not hurt, but is it really necessary? there are a few thoughts about them, first as Yanita said, if the fluid looks ok and smells ok then I would put it on the back burner for now. Now I would guess that either they were having a special or they are on a commission for what they s...

The only "major" problem that is difficult to plan for is rottage. When I did our'91 I did find a few sills that were either rotted or starting to. If you are planning on using stock sized windows it will not be an issue since you will most likely have to reframe to the correct size any ho...

Busybee, Yanita is right about the moisture issue. you will need to make sure that the skirting is tight to keep the critters out, that is the first line of defence. Greg

The only in expensive idea I have is to remove the bolts and seal them with a dab of neoprene caulk. Perhaps others will have more ideas. Greg