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by Norm Frechette
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: shed project
Replies: 1
Views: 1722

shed project

my dads shed in his yard is in need of some drastic repair. just short of tearing it down and starting from scratch, i would like to know what type of scrapers/sanders would you recommend to refinish his shed. too much work for a hand held wire brush and i want to keep purchases to a minimum. this w...
by Norm Frechette
Mon May 30, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Now i AM worried!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9837

Re: Now i AM worried!!!!

sorry to have made the suggestion without knowing all of the ACTUAL facts that you never mentioned

hopefully your plumber will come up with a solution to the non existent problem you currently think you have

if it aint broke...dont fix it
by Norm Frechette
Sun May 29, 2016 5:50 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Now i AM worried!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9837

Re: Now i AM worried!!!!

if it were me, i would have your plumber cut off the corroded valve and replace it with a new one that has a threaded end to accept the braided hose i show below toilet valve http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/media/img/valvestraight.jpg braided hose (use appropriate length for your situation) http://w...
by Norm Frechette
Sat May 28, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: New old home
Replies: 6
Views: 4122

Re: New old home

i was wondering the same thing about my house

my hot water heater is behind a wall in my bedroom closet. i have to remove wire shelving so i can access the panel to get in the heater area but if they had put a doorway opposite my washer/dryer area access would be even better
by Norm Frechette
Sat May 28, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Now i AM worried!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 9837

Re: Now i AM worried!!!!

https://d2pbmlo3fglvvr.cloudfront.net/product/full/Z_p9vzkcpEx_.JPG i replaced the pipe on one toilet with the pipe shown above as you can see the end that screws in to the toilet is plastic i needed to replace the fill valve with one like this so i just did the hose too https://d2pbmlo3fglvvr.clou...
by Norm Frechette
Tue May 10, 2016 5:45 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Window and Door replacement advice
Replies: 2
Views: 3207

Re: Window and Door replacement advice

google "shed windows"
by Norm Frechette
Tue May 10, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mobile Home Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 4349

Re: Mobile Home Insurance

foremost insurance

Mobile Home Insurance Guide
by Norm Frechette
Mon May 02, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: reflective roll insulation for roofing
Replies: 9
Views: 7340

Re: reflective roll insulation for roofing

google shows it being used as insulation under a metal roof and other applications https://www.google.com/search?q=roofing+bubble+wrap&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwipoP7pj7zMAhUJmR4KHcyhCKgQ_AUIBygC Most metallic bubble wraps are about an R-1
by Norm Frechette
Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: A hole in the roof
Replies: 2
Views: 3095

Re: A hole in the roof

cover the hole with metal flashing

Image
by Norm Frechette
Fri Feb 26, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: OLD METAL SIDING
Replies: 7
Views: 8834

Re: OLD METAL SIDING

http://classicgutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/k-style-foam-web.jpg http://classicgutters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/foambig-300x300.png get some foam gutter guard from the big box hardware store, trim to shape and stuff it in the opening. its porous to let the air in and the moisture out
by Norm Frechette
Tue Jan 05, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: GUTTERS
Replies: 2
Views: 3122

Re: GUTTERS

i put these in the mini gutters on my dads mobile home. works great! made of spongy mesh. water goes through leaves dont http://gutterstuff.com/guttering/downspout-gutter-guards/gutter-guard-protection-k-style-gutterstuff-pro-fully-coated-foam-filter-6-inch-k-style-GSP-K6.jpg http://www.homedepot.co...
by Norm Frechette
Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:41 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: How to measure bathroom sink
Replies: 4
Views: 5664

Re: How to measure bathroom sink

https://www.google.com/search?q=bathroom+sink+measurements&biw=1600&bih=775&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMI2pX4v8atyAIVQnc-Ch0qxAd2 measure your existing sinks length and width as shown in the various illustrations in the link above dont pay crazy sh...
by Norm Frechette
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: manufactured home insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 6515

Re: manufactured home insurance

grange appears to be only regional but unfortunately not in my region :(
by Norm Frechette
Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Sewer Smell in Bathroom
Replies: 4
Views: 4178

Re: Sewer Smell in Bathroom

i have had the smell from time to time so i just run the water in the sink and tub to put water back in the traps. no more smell

cheap solution
by Norm Frechette
Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: manufactured home insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 6515

Re: manufactured home insurance

Foremost for me too. No claims as yet