Thanks to all for the instructions. I know less than nothing about water heaters, other than they can explode. Fortunately, that didn't occur. Sticker shock is an underestimate. The total for a brand spanking new, energy efficient, 40 gallon, gas fired... water heater with 'custom' installation was ...

Last night taking my shower, it quickly became obvious something was wrong. The water was cold. It was late and dark outside, so I didn't want to go check it (for what, I have no idea). So I called a plumber this morning. Maybe tomorrow, he can get here. AHHH! Yes, the water heater is 30+ years old,...

When I bought my trailer, it didn't come with a washer/dryer so I had to get one. I went to Home Depot and certain washers actually had mobile home ratings (simple ratings of yes or no, for use in a mobile home). Even still, my front loader, if used on it's full spin setting, shakes the floor in the...

I'm kind of storage crazy. If the hole is in the kitchen, I would put a pot rack up and hang things, like plants or pots. Another idea I'd try to make work, is to put a shelf or drawer up there and fill it with seasonal stuff. I would love to have a hanging hat/coat rack, depending on where the hole...

Just an idea to consider. I'm assuming that the majority of the support, for the 'breezeway' connection is going to be coming from the foundation or at the junction where all the floors are joined. Which is the normal way to build. Foundation is the base and build on top of it. I think that is where...

Was thinking about your project and had a question. These small connection 'breezeways' are really going to need to be very strong and will take lots of structural stress. My take on your plan is you will have one trailer serve as the 'public or living' side and the other trailer as the 'private or ...

Just want to wish you and your family, the 'Best of Luck' and 'Patience', during this ambitious and comprehensive project. I really like that you have a vision in mind, and your allowing yourself a year to realize this, for your family. Some of your ideas may sound a little challenging but in the en...

I found 2 products on eBay I wanted to try, but forgot about them till I read your post. They are additive powders you add to the paint and they act as a reflective barrier. You can look on eBay under: paint additive: 1. Insuladd Energy Saving Ceramic Paint Additive mixes into one gallon of paint. 2...

My trailer is surrounded by an 8 foot high, heavily stuccoed wall. I tried, to no avail, painting it the traditional way. It took an hour, to paint a square foot section. I went online to find a paint sprayer. I found a company that buys the floor models from HD and Lowes. Mind you the floor models ...

One of the most frustrating parts of remodeling, is cost. Perhaps, you can rough in all the windows you want to replace, and cover the exterior openings with plywood. Then replace the windows, one at a time, as you save up the funds necessary. If any nosey neighbors ask (and they will), why you have...

Looks Great!!! For me: scratches + dings + dents = character.

First, a big Thanks to all for the suggestions. The cheapest of them, was for the JB Weld at $10. So I called a plumber and he said would cut it out and replace it for $50, so I'll let him do it. I'm posting this because, as he said, he had never seen this occur to PVC pipe before. It was just simpl...

Hi All, On the roof of my triple trailer, is a solar pool water heater. I had all the panels replaced 2 years ago. The problem is the PVC piping, that runs across the roof, to the panels, was not replaced. The PVC piping is 2 inches in diameter. The problem is where a piece of PVC pipe runs into (co...

Why not just screw on some good wire mesh, over the wall board, and attach the buttered tiles to the screen covered wall board. They make that stucco screen or the have that tile membrane (Ditra). The backsplash in our kitchen doesn't see much action, other than a weekly cleaning with spray cleaner ...

Years ago, we changed out the front door on a stick built, farm house. It took us days, to get it right and since your going to put in a new door jamb, here is a product that really helped us. If you go to that youtube website online and type in GRK Top Star Shim Screw, they have a 34 second video, ...