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DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 01-12-2013, 11:27 PM
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Views: 296
Posted By carnuck
If it's oil, maybe someone added gasoline to it?

If it's oil, maybe someone added gasoline to it?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 01-12-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By carnuck
folding Mirror to reflect the light?

folding Mirror to reflect the light?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 01-12-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 832
Posted By carnuck
Super Clean and let it sit till you get around to...

Super Clean and let it sit till you get around to using the hose
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Chit-Chat 01-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,403
Posted By carnuck
I emerged from my zombie bunker and was...

I emerged from my zombie bunker and was relieved/disappointed
DIY Home Repair Forum: Windows and Doors 05-31-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
Posted By carnuck
replacement windows. Originals were single pane...

replacement windows. Originals were single pane with a storm window on the inside.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/mobile%20home/mobileb4.jpg
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DIY Home Repair Forum: Insulation and Radiant Barriers 05-31-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By carnuck
I'd like to find a reasonable cost internal or...

I'd like to find a reasonable cost internal or external insulation for my mobile home that doesn't cost more than the value of the home (it's in a park, so land value isn't a part of this deal)
DIY Home Repair Forum: Windows and Doors 03-12-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
Posted By carnuck
I put the windows in myself. Insulated siding...

I put the windows in myself. Insulated siding will more than double my walls R-value (twice nothing is still nothing though) The "thickness" of my walls (3" plus the tin siding and paneling on the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 02-02-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By carnuck
I found a suitable roof insulation/repair...

I found a suitable roof insulation/repair material. Long life pool covers (15 year guarantee against sun, wind and other damage) The thick bubble wrap with a rubberized outer coating makes a light...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 02-02-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,125
Posted By carnuck
There is a bi-metal coil "flap" that can be...

There is a bi-metal coil "flap" that can be fitted inside the "chimney" of the water heater pipe that opens at over 100 degrees then closes around 75 to keep heat in.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 02-02-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,108
Posted By carnuck
Since I change all the ones in our store and...

Since I change all the ones in our store and home, I see about 3 of those a month. Usually because they were in a high moisture environment.

Going with LEDs as these burn out. Those are nicely...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Windows and Doors 02-02-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
Posted By carnuck
Just before I installed those windows I found out...

Just before I installed those windows I found out about the sealing tape needed and that cut the draft down a LOT. Our thermostat is the same as last year (before the windows) and outside temps were...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-05-2010, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,246
Posted By carnuck
Sometimes there are shipping pins that have to be...

Sometimes there are shipping pins that have to be removed (Didn't know that and almost shook our mobile off it's cinder blocks and down the road! I thought Seattle was having another quake like in...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Chit-Chat 11-03-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By carnuck
Our 4 legged alarm chased someone off this past...

Our 4 legged alarm chased someone off this past summer. The guy got the window open and bypassed the alarm but the pooch got him his best time in the 100 yard dash and clearing the fence.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-03-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,141
Posted By carnuck
You could use insulated ducting and a fan behind...

You could use insulated ducting and a fan behind the heater to blow the heat across the L to spread the heat around. Take the hot air from the ceiling of the heated room and direct it to the floor of...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 11-03-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By carnuck
I redid the plastic (yes, you read right) "oak...

I redid the plastic (yes, you read right) "oak wood grain" cabinet faces in my past '66 mobile home with white/floral floor vinyl that had a similar sized pattern to the inlays, then I outlined it...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 11-03-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,822
Posted By carnuck
duplicate post somehow

duplicate post somehow
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 11-03-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,822
Posted By carnuck
Almost everyone has a roof where PV can be...

Almost everyone has a roof where PV can be mounted, BUT you need to make them so they can be quickly removed in the event of a fire because they can't be turned off and one of the most common places...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 10-23-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,925
Posted By carnuck
I guess it'll be the foil and insulation ducts,...

I guess it'll be the foil and insulation ducts, although I'd like to wrap them with metal mesh to ensure no rodents (I can hear them fighting in the alley at night. They are too big for the cats to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 10-19-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,925
Posted By carnuck
Re-routing furnace ducts in a old mobile home?

The stock setup has one joist channel the full length of the home that was tinned in to heat this place. I'm about to stick a video camera into the ducts, because I'm pretty sure there is either a...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 10-17-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,822
Posted By carnuck
Talk about coincidence! Today I got a flyer from...

Talk about coincidence! Today I got a flyer from Lowes today that says NOT to throw CFLs in the garbage because it's illegal to do. They will take them at the store for proper disposal.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding 10-16-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By carnuck
My question was about affordable siding. $2,000...

My question was about affordable siding. $2,000 just for materials doesn't fly. I was thinking foam siding and vinyl siding till I found out co$t.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 10-10-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,822
Posted By carnuck
I did read up and aside from flickering, the...

I did read up and aside from flickering, the early CFLs magnetic starters used enough energy to operate a CFL for about 10 minutes. (early tube florescents used more than that because the ballasts...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 10-08-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,822
Posted By carnuck
CFL Bulbs Have One Hitch: Toxic Mercury : NPR...

CFL Bulbs Have One Hitch: Toxic Mercury : NPR (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7431198)

Hazmat is only required to be called now if more than 5 or 6 are broken. (like if you...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 10-07-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,108
Posted By carnuck
NAPA autoparts sells a HUGE 100 watt CFL...

NAPA autoparts sells a HUGE 100 watt CFL #SP10550MED for spots where you need a huge amount of light for a yard or big building (I'm not as much a fan of CFLs as I used to be but DANG this thing is...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Green Energy and Sustenance Living 10-07-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,888
Posted By carnuck
Insulation that got wet

I have a truckload of new insulation that got wet a few years ago. I pulled out a few pieces from one bundle, but they smell like an old fisherman's shack. I'm trying to think if there is any...
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