by DolfinDans

Question: DIY home solar panels?
I would love to put in solar panels on my roof, but how hard would it be, and how expensive? Would I be able to do the work myself, or would I have to hire a pro?
Also I live in Oregon, so much of the time it is overcast, so would it really be worth it?

Answer:

Answer by rhsaunders
Not worth it unless you can get a fat subsidy. But Congress is working on a bill to provide a significant subsidy, and Oregon may have one as well. A solar plant costs about $ 10 per watt of installed capacity, and can produce a maximum of two kWh per watt per year — which is worth about two bits. Without a subsidy, you are better off leaving your money in a savings account.

by cmonetti

Question: Possible to create a 2nd story on a double wide mobile home?
Ok, well we have a double wide that we purchased, and is no were close to being finished. So instead of adding on to the side of the house my father wanted to create a second story. So to add a staircase we would cut a hole though the roof in front of the doorway. Now to add the second story we would cut off the http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&sa=N&biw=1745&bih=855&tbm=isch&tbnid=-fhYvzMyZ8D0tM:&imgrefurl=http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/How-A-House-Works/Home-Improvements/screen-porch-construction/Step-By-Step&docid=FJkwrYXU26V7RM&imgurl=http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TFH/Step-By-Step/FH06MAY_SCREPR_08.JPG&w=450&h=355&ei=0KtnT7ySGcXItge2x_GZCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1273&vpy=381&dur=6228&hovh=199&hovw=253&tx=140&ty=75&sig=109512313669892897681&page=1&tbnh=153&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:29,s:0

(sorry dont know what there called) and then continue building up after the floor is in. I have a picture so you get an idea of what im talking about. We are going to build on the outer walls to match the peak of the roof. He also wants to do 1 board going straight across so its not really resting that much on the roof but on the sides. The house in the picture is not ours but close to what ours looks like. House is 26 feet wide.. forgot the length sorry.

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Also the house has the big steel bars going though out the bottom of the floors… they are sitting on concrete blocks. There is also a concrete slab which the house sits on. Thanks for any answers! Any questions i will answer.

Thanks,

Cody
Sorry if i didnt make myself clear. I would like to know if its structurally sound. i.e. isnt going to collapse on me when im sleeping lol.

Answer:

Answer by Nick
Mobile homes can barely hold themselves up. I would never put anything on top of one.

If you want to make a frame around your mobile home and put your new addition on your frame, not resting on the mobile home itself, go for it.

by hownowdesign

Question: Just moved in to a new home and the garage was converted to a great room but…?
Just moved in to a new home and the garage was converted to a great room but the area that the garage door should have been is now allowing water to enter from the outside I think … I am having the roof repaired because it leaked and come through the ceiling … My husband and I like DIY so we bought a fixer upper but I am out of ideas for this problem if it is not part of the leaking roof I need some ideas to fix the problem can anybody think of any
The water is seeping in between the floor and the wall in the area that the door used to be

Answer:

Answer by Jayln
you can get the whole roof redone. which will cost about 5000 to 10000 but you could also get a coack( pronounced like co-ck). I know that sounds weird but that is a tool used to fill up holes.

by graphiclunarkid

Question: iPad app diy home improvement?
anyone know of an ipad app or ibook for hime improvement. an app that has electrical and plumbing and sheetrock and whatnot for household projects. basically a reference guide. doesn’t have to be free. Thanks

Answer:

Answer by William B
nope
but if you go to your local library they have books on that you can check out for free

DIY self stick tile laying & Bathroom renovation home improvement. I bought all the parts at Lowes near me in Kissimmee Florida. These self stick DIY tiles have a 25 year warranty and really look great! I replaced our old toilet with a new water saver one, I priced out redoing the one I had vs replacing it and the new one was only more so it was a no brainier. I hope you find this video inspiring and you upgrade your bathroom and have fun doing it.. This whole project cost under 0 and made a nice difference. I hope you enjoy your weekend, All the best, -Pete Mixcatcom Home improvement & tile DIY