Did they check the refrigerant level?

Why 2 coats of primer?

So you have one gable vent with a fan, and the opposite gable for incoming air?

Does your house have vented soffits?

You probably can't use the electric model. They pull 80+ amps of current, which is almost half of what the average house (200 amp) panels are. They must be factored in with new construction, and not far into it, the cost is generally so much more, that it's VE'ed out of all my projects. If you are s...

I agree Greg, the durability can't be beat.

I like the look of your kitchen. But, do you not have cleaning issues with the grout? Maybe with a good grout sealer they wouldn't require as much maitenance.

That definitely would work. BUT - We used to live in an old house that had 4x4 tile counters. They were the worst counters to have. The grout joints constantly needed cleaning and they weren't flat and smooth like seamless counters. If I were to ever do a 'tile' counter, it would be 12x12 groutless ...

Here's our kitchen.

Looks great!

Now you just need a little Roomba running around!

It appears you have CPVC water lines? Is that correct? If so, I would just cut them like I described and glue them back together once you slip the new cabinet over them. Keep in mind that the water will need to be off the whole time you have the lines cut, so it's best to have everything you need th...

I see now how that could be confusing. I think my interpretation of this quote may be off too: The MBCI Signature 200 Series is actually the silicone polyester coating on the metal panel, but from my quick look, it seems to be sold on a LOKSEAM panel, which is a standing seam panel. I took that as s...

My house came with tile backsplash and countertop nosing everywhere. We like it. The tiles used were simply butted to each other, and seams/edges latex caulked. I'll try to remember to post a picture of it this evening.

Here's what you should search for: http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&q=whole%20house%20surge%20suppressor A whole house surge suppressor acts simply like a switch. It takes the excess voltage coming from the lines (like when lightning hits) and dumps it to ground. The simplicity of it allows...

It doesn't appear like you're trying to salvage the cabinet(s), so the simple solution would be to just take a sawzall (reciprocating saw) to it. To install the new cabinet will just require cutting the drain below the tee. Then cut a hole at the right location on the new cabinet and slip it on over...

Installation on a MH would be identical to any other building.

Here's some more:

http://www.lightningrodparts.com/surge.html

http://www.lightningrodparts.com/parts1.html

Hidden fastener panels always adds to the cost. Both material and labor come out to more $. That's why you should have him quote the two systems described. Grace Ice & Water Shield can be purchased locally at most big box Lowes'/HD. It's more expensive than tar paper, but the roof becomes a comp...