Posts Tagged ‘Repair’

When something breaks or wears out, it’s easy to reach for the toolbox and fix the issue without thinking twice. But what if your repairs could do more than patch things up? The truth is that many mobile home repairs can actually increase your home’s value, improve its comfort, and save you money in the
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Summer’s long, warm days are the perfect opportunity to breathe new life into your mobile home. Whether you’re tackling repairs you’ve put off or finally getting to those upgrades you’ve been dreaming about, summer provides the ideal conditions to roll up your sleeves and make it happen. And the best part? Most of these projects
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Taking on a mobile home repair project? Whether it’s updating your skirting or patching up a leaky roof, there’s nothing quite like the pride that comes with a job well done. But let’s face it—some DIY projects can throw unexpected curveballs. The good news? Most hiccups are easy to avoid with a little planning. Here’s
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Taking a relaxing shower or lounging in the bathtub after a long, tiring day at work is probably something everyone is looking forward to. However, if you own a mobile home, you might face some unique challenges, especially when it comes to the bathroom. To keep your mobile home’s bathtub or shower in great shape,
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As a mobile or manufactured home owner, you know the unique challenges of maintaining your home. And as the temperatures drop and winter approaches, the last thing you need is to worry about your mobile home furnace. After all, your furnace keeps your living space warm and cozy during the colder months. But how do
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Very little can insight worry more quickly than an unexpected home repair. Whether it’s the roof, furnace, or any other major components of your mobile home, repairs can cost several hundred to many thousands of dollars to fix. Although homeowners can’t escape home maintenance or updates, they can prevent those financial surprises by planning for
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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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