Search found 193 matches

by Norm Frechette
Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: M/H Labels
Replies: 2
Views: 1875

Re: M/H Labels

by Norm Frechette
Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leaks around vent pipes
Replies: 8
Views: 7912

Re: Leaks around vent pipes

maybe its time to do a complete survey of ALL roof vents and replace them as needed

plumbing vents (similar to this one or equivalent)

Image
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Site & forum update & face lift.
Replies: 15
Views: 40707

Re: Site & forum update & face lift.

I am what you might call electrical and hvac challenged and I would prefer to have those areas addressed by a local contractor who is licensed to perform those functions rather than from someone I don't know and lives somewhere in the usa. I fully understand that someone may be fully capable of answ...
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Skirting Vents?
Replies: 45
Views: 58958

Re: Skirting Vents?

http://www.randgsupply.com/images/warehouse/Skirting/vinyl/premiumskirt.jpg I have a 2007 mobile home on a concrete slab and it has the type of vented skirting shown above and I have no problems at all with it I live in Connecticut and it can get pretty damn cold in the winter and pretty damn hot a...
by Norm Frechette
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Box
Replies: 11
Views: 5806

Re: Electrical Box

if it this kind of box how do you get in there with needle nose pliers?

Image
by Norm Frechette
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:41 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Box
Replies: 11
Views: 5806

Re: Electrical Box

get a small drill bit http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_18340.jpg easy outs http://www.rx7club.com/attachments/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/288356d1206417544-best-way-drill-out-broken-bolts-extrqactpr-jpg and that shou...
by Norm Frechette
Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical Box
Replies: 11
Views: 5806

Re: Electrical Box

ya just pull the switch out of the box and remove the snapped of section of the screw
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mice in the wall
Replies: 15
Views: 27455

Re: Mice in the wall

and i'm sure theres probably a negative comment regarding snakes and then everything else
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Re: Kitchen Backsplash

Backsplash is all done and to my liking. grouted and ready for sealing

my brother has a tile saw and that was free to use.

all i had to do is buy all materials

sorry not posting photos
by Norm Frechette
Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mice in the wall
Replies: 15
Views: 27455

Re: Mice in the wall

Image

no more mice in my area
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Re: Kitchen Backsplash

i'm not afraid of keeping my mind open to new and advanced products that may make doing things a little easier.

but after some consideration and talking with my brother, i have decided not to use the peel and stick style of tyling and go with the the regular style of tiling and grouting.
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:07 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Re: Kitchen Backsplash

If you have custom cabinets, high end stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, then no, this instant, faux tile is probably not the way to go. If you have an upgraded trailer home kitchen, then I think it's a great alternative. even in a newer home like mine (2007) we are not talking ab...
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:00 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Re: Kitchen Backsplash

calderhill wrote:I agree with everything Greg S said except, @ 12.79 sq/ft, :shock: this does not equal "less expensive" in my book. Lots of "I love it" reviews from Home Depot customers. No, I would not use them.
it was only used as an example and i never said less expensive :lol:
by Norm Frechette
Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:58 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Re: Kitchen Backsplash

Greg wrote:Perhaps it's just me, but I always question a "New and easy to install" product. They do seem to look good, but from the picture the look like it may be hard to clean.

Greg
any harder than cleaning a regular tile??
by Norm Frechette
Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Kitchen Backsplash
Replies: 14
Views: 8651

Kitchen Backsplash

My first project for 2014 (laminate floor in living room) is done so now its on to project #2. Kitchen Backsplash So my question is: tile and grout or the new style peel and stick without the grout peel n stick http://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-Tiles-10-13-in-x-10-in-Peel-and-Stick-Bellagio-Mosaik-6-...