I think I've asked before but I'd like some additional recommendationsI have a 16X70 mobile home that is not well insulated and with winter approaching fast, I'd like to see what I can do now to help keep us warmer without breaking our walletsThis mobile home has sheetrock with some cheap yellow insulation then the metal exterior and that's itSomething I've thought about but I'm not sure if it would work is to take off the interior walls and remove the insulationWhat I've thought is I could cut pieces of that sturdy foam used in homes, and put between the studsMaybe use some kind of tape around the perimeter of the foam, then install new insulation of a better brand then replace the sheetrockWe keep the thermostat set on like 66 degrees and the bill is still sky highWould my plan work? or do you have any better suggestions for better insulating mobile homes? I do have underpinning but it's just the plastic/rubber kind (not concrete blocks).
I love to make candy bark out of Nestle White Chocolate morselsfast easy and yummy You can make it many ways, but I love peppermint bark and what I call Inside Out Oreos Peppermint Bark Ingredients: 2 cups (12-ozpkg.) NESTL?? TOLL HOUSE? Premier White Morsels 24 hard peppermint candies, unwrapped (or you can crush candy canes) Directions: LINE baking sheet with wax paperMICROWAVE morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIRMorsels may retain some of their original shapeIf necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted PLACE peppermint candies in heavy-duty plastic bagCrush candies using rolling pin or other heavy objectWhile holding strainer over melted morsels, pour crushed candy into strainerShake to release all small candy pieces; reserve larger candy piecesStir morsel-peppermint mixtureSPREAD mixture to desired thickness on prepared baking sheetSprinkle with reserved candy pieces; press in lightlyLet stand for about 1 hour or until firmBreak into piecesRecipe makes 1 pound of candyStore in airtight container at room temperature(to make Inside Out Oreos, just crush up about 6 Oreos instead of the peppermint candy!)
Carmel Snappers 1 c pecan halves 36 light carmels 1/3 c chocolate chips Grease cookie sheet and arrange pecans, flat side down in grouse of 4Place 1 carmel on eachHeat in a slow oven 325 degrees til carmels soften (4 to 8 minutes)Flatten carmel over pecans with a buttered spatulaCool and swirl melted chocolate on top of each and place on waxed paperMakes 36.
Drill and fill is a better answer than re-doing all your sheetrockYou will most likely make things worse if you try thatIn drill and fill they cut a small hole on the top and bottom and fill the cavity with blown in insulation or foam insulationTry to do your roof before you do the wallsAlso, Putting on a insulated skirt around the bottom of your home that is air tight (or at least mostly air tight) will do wondersMake sure you have all gaps and holes filled with caulk, weather gasketing on the doors and windows must be in good shapeInsulated drapes that velcro or magnet to the window frame will also work well for you Plus, get a programmable thermostatLet the temperature drop when you are sleeping and or out of the houseOne more idea, most states have a weatherization program that will help you pay for this kind of thing if you meet their income guidelinesIf you don't meet the guidelines, they can usually at least point you in the direction of some reputable contractors.
Peanut Butter Squares 1 cup of peanut butter 1/2 cup of butter/margarine 1 cup chocolate chips melt it together on the stove over low heatstir a lot to make sure the bottom doesn't burnwhen its melted and creamy looking, add a tablespoon of vanilawhen it's blended in, pour into a pan and put in the fridge for an hour or socut into squares
