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by Greg
Tue May 15, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: I have a varmet!
Replies: 6
Views: 3630

RE: I have a varmet!

Make sure your skirting is sealed tight with no holes, also mothballs under the home usually keeps critters out. Greg
by Greg
Tue May 15, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: gas/sewer smell
Replies: 6
Views: 9247

RE: gas/sewer smell

Have your propane supplier check the propane system first, that is the most dangerous situation. If that checks out then go to the sewer system. Look for leaking trapsunder the sinks and under the home. Greg
by Greg
Tue May 15, 2007 7:43 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Doublewide Remodel to Increase Value
Replies: 12
Views: 11869

RE: Doublewide Remodel to Increase Value

Hi & welcome. You did not say if you were selling the home only and the new owner would have to move it, or if it is a home & land. If you are selling with the land I would say do a modest remodel, If it is going to be moved I doubt I woud bother. When the move is made much of the work you d...
by Greg
Sat May 12, 2007 6:28 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: How to cut granite
Replies: 5
Views: 8361

RE: How to cut granite

PLEASE don't try cutting granite with a steel (or carbide) blade. there are hardness issues here. granite is harder than the steel, I would be worried about the blade coming apart and shrapnel flying. I know for a fact that a carbide tipped blade would come apart. forwards, backwards or sideways it ...
by Greg
Fri May 11, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: HELP with replacing sliding glass doors with french doors!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 35011

RE: HELP with replacing sliding glass doors with french door

DIY, It CAN be done, the thing you want to be concerened with the height. You will need to make sure you have enough room for a top header that will support the weight. Make sure you have the room before you get started. Greg
by Greg
Thu May 10, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: How to cut granite
Replies: 5
Views: 8361

RE: How to cut granite

You will need a tile saw with a diamond blade. I would go with one that uses water for cooling. They are avalable at many rental houses of there are some inexpensive saws at Harbor freight that work well for the DYI. Greg
by Greg
Thu May 10, 2007 7:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Is the Rustique vinyl skirting kit anygood?
Replies: 45
Views: 25135

RE: Is the Rustique vinyl skirting kit anygood?

I think a stump grinder is your best bet, most rental houses have them. Greg
by Greg
Wed May 09, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Aberdeen S D floods
Replies: 19
Views: 13131

RE: Aberdeen S D floods

As I have said, I may complain about the snow & cold, but after the snow storm the home is still here. I really do worry about the rest of the family. I don't have to deal with Hurricanes, fires or floods and I don't envoy those of you that do. Greg
by Greg
Wed May 09, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Skirting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 26435

RE: Skirting problems

You could try framing the skirting up wuith 2x2 or 2x4. a dog that large will be a challange. You may want to think about steel skirting. Greg
by Greg
Tue May 08, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: How to Remove Water Lines ???
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

RE: How to Remove Water Lines ???

Hi Vickie, In most homes the lines go down through the floor and are run next to the heat duct to stay warm in cold weather. Some people move the lines to an inside wall usually at the bottom just above the floor and make a small enclosure box to hide them. you will have to follow the pipes and see ...
by Greg
Tue May 08, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: screening in a deck
Replies: 7
Views: 4108

RE: screening in a deck

Come on guys, give me a break!!! I really don't have a lot of time this time of year to learn how to navigate around this Vista. Things that were simple in XP are a major pain if not IMPOSSIBLE with vista. Yanita you were on the phone with me just TRYING to log on!!! Greg
by Greg
Tue May 08, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Mobile Home Salvage Dealers
Replies: 10
Views: 37488

RE: Mobile Home Salvage Dealers

Some of the mobile home dealers that take older used homes in trade may also demolish and salvage parts. Greg
by Greg
Tue May 08, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: foam board for belly repair
Replies: 6
Views: 5542

RE: foam board for belly repair

Yanita has about the best "low budget" approch, the other way would be to make sure the skirting is in good shape with no holes and FILL it with foam insulation, then pray you NEVER have to do any work under there!!! Greg
by Greg
Mon May 07, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Aberdeen S D floods
Replies: 19
Views: 13131

RE: Aberdeen S D floods

Mark came through it fine, but his complaint was that he missed the last 10 min. of Spiderman due to a power outage. Greg
by Greg
Sun May 06, 2007 7:31 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Electrical question
Replies: 6
Views: 3978

RE: Electrical question

Shut off the breaker and recheck the connections, sounds like a loose wire. If possible use the screws and not the push in terminals. Greg