Question: what options are available to replace baseboard heat covers?
I am redoing a room with baseboard heat and do not want to pay a plumber to rework the baseboard heating. The covers of the heat pipes are the UGLY metal covers that was popular in 1966.
Any thoughts on options for a DIY?

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Answer by car dude
the cover and back assembly can be completely replaced, there are kits available for just your situation. they will still look like baseboards, but not all beat up. or you could just take the covers off and have them sandblasted, and then re paint them yourself. hope this helps, check a plumbing supply house for more info, good luck.

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Question: How much would it cost to replace a ceiling in a mobile home?
We bought a single wide mobile home and have to do some work to it. The ceiling needs to be replaced. The roof has already been fixed. I was wondering if anyone knows roughly how much this will cost for a DIY job. Obviously tearing it down will cost little to nothing but how much are we looking at for everything else??

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Answer by RoeB
Do not know, but you might consider using 1/2 to 3/4 inch styrofoam. Probably a bit more expensive but you will get quiet a bit of insulation benefit out of it.

Question: Can I replace a mixer shower myself with no plumbing experience?
My exposed valve thermostatic mixer shower is broken, it has no temperature control. When it’s turned on the water that comes out is just whatever temperature water is in the storage tank. I believe what we have is cold water from the mains and hot water from an unvented storage tank with an electric immersion heater. The storage tank and heater seem to work fine as the mixer taps on the sink in the bathroom & in the kitchen work perfectly. So….can I just detach the old valve and shower and put in a new one? Is it just a matter of unscrewing the valve from the pipes that come through the tile and screwing on the new valve? Likewise with the riser/soap dish, just detaching & replacing new for old? Are there any particular tools or methods you’d suggest I use? I have no plumbing experience, but I’m generally good at diy. Do I need a plumber for this job?
Thanks in advance for any help!

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Answer by joea
if youre a diy’er, you can purchase a how-to book on plumbing and clear illustrations will show the how to on replacing a shower valve. various tools and techniques are required so if your not comfortable, best to hire a plumber. if you purchase the faucet, your looking at no more than 250.00 tops on labor and misc. material

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