Archive for the ‘Bathroom’ Category

Nothing is better than unwinding in a nice, warm bath after a long, hard day at work. But here’s the catch – many bathtubs are too small to immerse yourself fully.  If you live in a mobile home and want to take your bath to the next level, you might have heard of a “garden
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So, you are getting ready to tackle another mobile home remodel project: the bathroom. Of course, you have the paint, new sink, faucets, and towel racks, but what about the surround? Should you buy a mobile home tub surround or a stand-alone bathtub? A shower surround, which you may know better as the vinyl panel
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So, you’re looking for a mobile home faucet that will match your decor and fit your needs? But before you start scouring the internet, take a minute to consider how many different options are available in today’s market. Whether you’re in the kitchen, bathroom, or shower, mobile home faucets play a crucial role in your
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When it comes to remodeling your bathroom, choosing between a mobile home shower and a bath can be a tough decision. While there is no right or wrong answer, most people have strong opinions on the matter. However, the most important factors to consider are functionality, appearance, and potential resale value. Out of all the
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Are you a mobile home owner looking to give your bathroom a fresh, rejuvenating makeover? One of the most impactful upgrades you can make is replacing your old mobile home bathtub. However, if you’re new to mobile home renovations, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. Fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through
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The bathroom should be a place of comfort, privacy and provide a sense of luxury. However, the design, construction, and décor of many older mobile home bathrooms often leave much to be desired. Coupled with the frequent water damage, it becomes a space many long to update or even remodel. Renovating a mobile home bathroom
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Photo courtesy of Carrie Savage, finalist in the 2016 Mobile Home Makeover Contest.   Over time a small crack, chip, or even a hole in your bathtub or shower pan is inevitable, especially for fiberglass and plastic. However, it will require immediate repair. The leak will travel fast to the walls and floors within a
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Bathtub faucets in mobile homes and large RVs incorporate the tub spout, and the hot-and-cold water handles into a single unit to save space. The single unit bathtub faucet is connected to the showerhead by a separate pipe behind the wall. When the bathtub faucet’s diverter is up, the water is blocked in the spout
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Replacing an old damaged bathtub drain in a mobile home can be different from replacing a tub drain in a standard on-site built home. For example, mobile homes often have garden tubs that do not need an overflow tube. Instead, the drain includes a seal and nut that you tighten onto the bathtub. Drain fittings
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Fixing a running mobile home toilet can be relatively easy for many beginners. However, if you do not have any experience with your mobile home’s plumbing or toilet, it might not be as easy. Typically, a running toilet results from three main parts insides of the tank, the overflow tube, flush valve, and the fill
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