Shade Pull-Down Tab
| On my screen door, the plastic tab used to pull down the shade cracked and fell off. I bought a package of Command brand cord bundlers and made a new tab by trimming the rubber part of one of the cord bundlers. I couldn’t secure the new tab to the original hole because of how the shade attaches to the door. Still, the new tab works fine.
Tony Trimarco, F408182 |
Reflector Replacements
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The reflectors attached to the mud flap on the back of my motorhome were damaged. They are aluminum strips with a 1-inch-by-12-inch reflector. I could not find replacements. So, I made my own using plastic, adhesive-backed reflector strips that I purchased for about $5 a pair at an RV accessories store, and a 3-foot aluminum strip that I bought for $7 at a home-improvement store. The replacement aluminum was thicker than the original, but it was fairly easy to cut with a sharp hacksaw. I applied metal polish to the aluminum before mounting the reflectors. For about $12, the appearance has improved greatly.
John Telling, F410464 |
Basement Storage Rehab
| As I restored and improved my 1992 Fleetwood Flair 22D motorhome, the exterior storage areas needed tender loving care. I removed the felt lining, cleaned the area with a diluted bleach solution, and sprayed on Kilz Complete oil-based paint. I allowed it to cure (48 to 72 hours) and then I painted a coat of Kilz Complete to ensure that the entire storage area was sealed. If you do this, a rubber floor material or an adhesive rubber mat can be added to the compartment once the paint cures.
Ken Graham, F470156 Editor’s note:The Kilz website notes that primers and paint require 14 days to cure fully. |