Monthly Archives: July 2023

New RV Toilet

Posted on July 17, 2023 by ellen

When the plumbing leaked in the RV the toilet also overflowed with water. I had read that the valve often breaks in newer Thetford toilets so I ordered the kit, watched a couple of YouTube videos and took the pedal … Continue reading →

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RV Water Woes

Posted on July 14, 2023 by ellen

I installed a pressure tank next to the water pump in the wiring and plumbing bay under the bed. I had winterized the system before I did the installation when we returned from Arizona in March. When I was getting … Continue reading →

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DIY Motorized Outdoor Rollup Shades

Posted on July 9, 2023 by ellen

After observing the cool outdoor shades John Avenson installed on the exterior of his passive solar wall, I wanted to add solar shades to the Trombe wall to prevent it from heating up in the summer. I priced automatic shades … Continue reading →

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May

Posted on July 9, 2023 by ellen

Of course May is crazy for everyone with it being the last month of the school year here. I also have a tradition of spending a weekend camping near my birthday. This year we did it the weekend before and … Continue reading →

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