Now you can attach the stringers to the mobile home or RV. This can be done with nails or brackets. Your steps can then be nailed onto your stringers. Apply wood glue over the joints to secure. Finally, install your banister, again using nails and wood glue. After you've constructed yo...
You may want to use all the same widths for your windows, or you may need to make adjustments depending on the layout and furniture in your RV. For example, there are a few windows in our RV where we had to make the bottom wood piece a 1 x 2 vs. 1 x 3 due to lack of space...
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We had to skirt our first RV and it worked like a champ. We called the Miller Family from RVSkirting.com and even though they couldn’t install the skirt for us they helped us get set for a last minute freeze in Breckenridge, CO and gave us the confidence that we could install it o...
Check out the articles in myDIY Sprinter van build seriesso far: Why we chose lithium batteries for our van build How we DIY’ed Flarespace flares in 5 steps The best Sprinter van roof racks (and what we chose) Insulating our campervan with Havelock wool ...
What materials do I need to build a DIY couch? The basic materials you’ll need include: Wood for the frame (pine or cedar are popular choices) Cushions or foam for seating Fabric for upholstery Tools such as a saw, drill, screws, staple gun, and possibly a sewing machine for making ...
Our Build Journal below is presented chronologically. That being said, the order of some steps can be interchanged; for example, you could decide to upgrade the tires, the radio, or install the Air Lift system at any moment. But some steps should be performed in the right order… The tim...
The problem area is the back part of this gap, where I see vapour barrier plastic sheeting over wood joists leading to the basement area utility room. Any suggestions about how to approach this situation? I am puzzling over how to create a form and remove it from the back part of this ...
Build up the Concrete Formwork You will need to create a box out of wood so the poured concrete can take shape. Choose straight form boards that are the right size for your project. If you are pouring concrete for a shed or garage, 2×12 boards work very well. For a driveway or p...
“forever” house, and I plan to live in this thing as long as I’m around … or at least until we decide retire, sell everything, buy an RV, and tour the National Parks eating at awesome roadside restaurants (fingers crossed!). So, with that in mind, I wanted to build something ...