Archive for the ‘Mobile Home Projects & Ideas’ Category

Upgrades to your mobile home can be a complex, stressful, and exciting ordeal. Whether you intend to sell, buy, or enjoy a higher level of comfort, it’s essential to know what upgrades will add value to your home. We will help you understand what mobile home renovations are worth the investment and what projects just
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If you have a raised back door, front door, or side entrance into your mobile home, you will need a good set of mobile home steps to get in and out safely. Currently, there are four basic ready-made stairways for mobile homes: wood, metal, concrete, and fiberglass. The right type of staircase can provide easy
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Plumbing in mobile homes is a bit different from site-built homes in construction, location, and common plumbing issues. In addition, mobile homes only meet the national HUD code, not the local or residential codes. The national HUD codes are not as stringent, making for a frustrating plumbing experience for both you and your local plumber
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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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In the winter, it is a constant battle to keep the cold air out of your home and keep the temperatures inside comfortable without overworking your furnace. But winterizing your mobile home means more than just caulking around your doors and windows. Usually, mobile homeowners concerned with air leaks immediately consider the seals on their
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The sizzling summer heat is here! This means the temperatures are at an all-time high, and the humidity levels help kick things up a notch. With the summer sun beating down on your mobile home, indoor temperatures can rise to an uncomfortable level. Does it feel like your mobile home is not cooling? Air conditioning
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The summer can be excruciatingly hot, especially if you live in the southern states. About a third of the unwanted heat that builds up in your mobile home comes through the roof. One of the most effective methods to deal with the summer heat is to give your home a cool roof coating. But what is
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The dog days of summer are here! The temperatures are at an all-time high, and days are longer than ever. For most of us, the air conditioner is our best friend during the long summer days. Without it, we might melt away. So make sure your air conditioner stays in tip-top condition with these life-saving tips to
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