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Many mobile homes built before 1976 only have between 1 and 4 inches of insulation. Many builders left voids and gaps throughout a mobile home and that’s assuming the builder cared to install insulation at all. Fortunately, it got a lot better after HUD code regulations began and there have been significant advances in mobile …
The secret to staying warm in the winter is layering your clothes and the same goes for your home’s plumbing lines, you want as many layers as possible between the elements and your water pipe. In this article, we’re covering heat tape. We’ll help you understand why and how it works, how much it costs …
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Jeff and Felicia French are no strangers to remodeling. As owners of a construction company in Southeast Louisiana, they’ve done many home improvements for others but this was the first time they’d conquered their own mobile home renovation. Their experience shows in this mobile home renovation. Every room in the French’s 1997 Buccaneer single …
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Metal siding was used on mobile homes for over 60 years because it’s affordable, lightweight, and nearly indestructible. In this article, we are covering the advantages and disadvantages of metal siding on mobile homes and how to paint metal siding. We spoke to 4 owners that have painted their mobile home’s metal siding and got …
In the US, 42 states still use a certificate of title for manufactured homes, just like they do for cars. The biggest problem with mobile home titles as that each state handles mobile home titles a bit differently so there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. In addition, there are many different buying and selling scenarios for mobile homes so …
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This retro mobile home is what the modern tiny homes wish they could be! You won’t find the character or class that’s in this 1962 Skyline single wide in any modern tiny home. It’s a true vintage mobile home beauty. It’s no secret that vintage mobile homes are cool again. And they should be – very few …
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Installing new mobile home siding instantly updates the look of your home, increases its value, and can increase your home’s energy efficiency. It’s a smart improvement project for older and newer manufactured homes. In this article, we will cover the most popular mobile home siding materials, provide advantages and disadvantages of each material, and help you …
Apartment Therapy, one of the most popular home decorating blogs in America, boldly proclaims that wood paneling is cool again. We hate to brag but we’ve been dealing with wood paneling in mobile homes for decades so we’re way ahead of the game. One of the biggest complaints from manufactured homeowners is our limited wall …
With so many choices available for multi-sectional manufactured homes, it’s important for builders to make their double wide home design stand out. Clayton Homes is doing that with their Stockton model. The Stockton from Clayton Homes has an oddly vintage look to it while still showcasing modern popular trends. Wood is a major theme in this …
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Converted buses are the ultimate DIY mobile home. Taking a bus used to transport people and turning it into a rolling home with all the luxuries of a home is am an amazing feat. Those that have converted a bus into a home should be applauded for their can-do attitude and their ability to transform …
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