Mobile home repair advice and tips on topics like skirting, roofing, siding, subfloors, vinyl wallboards, and more.
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. There are several mobile home siding options to choose from such as stone, wood, cedar, metal, and vinyl. Your choices are endless! This guide … Read more
We cover principles of color theory, colors affect on heating and cooling, and share a step-by-step guide on how to paint a mobile home’s metal siding black.
If you own an older mobile home with a flat roof or have needed to read our article about finding mobile home roof leaks more than once, it’s probably time for a roof replacement or mobile home roof over. If you need to replace your roof you have two options: self-supported mobile home roof over … Read more
Sun Tzu’s ancient text, “The Art of War,” has long been studied for its insights on strategy and tactics in various fields, including business and warfare. It’s principles can also be applied to pest control. In addition to awareness, establishing a pest control routine early on seems to be the most important thing for a … Read more
The real estate market has been a little wild since Covid swept the nation. CoreLogic shows that the median US home price rose 18.1% in 2021. That’s a drastic increase from previous years and it’s mostly due to a housing shortage and a shift in what homebuyers want in a home. If you’re planning to update … Read more
Learn how replacing mobile home windows can save on energy costs and give your home a fresh look. Discover the types of windows and how to choose the right replacement in this comprehensive guide. #mobilehomewindows #energysaving
Air compressors play a vital role in various industries and construction processes. Most importantly for a mobile homeowner, air compressors are used to power pneumatic tools used in mobile home repairs and remodels. If you are about to conquer a complete mobile home remodel I highly recommend you take a look at an air compressor … Read more
Learn how to replace the subfloor in a mobile home step-by-step in this informative article. Discover the materials and tools needed for a successful DIY project.
Discover ways to boost energy efficiency in your manufactured home with easy changes and upgrades. Cut costs and lessen environmental impact with these helpful tips.
One of the most popular questions we get in our Facebook group, Mobile Home Living: Remodels and Repairs, is the topic of removing walls in a mobile home. Many manufactured homes have half-pony walls, weirdly designed built-ins, and oddly angled walls that separate living areas. Open floor plans are the most popular floor plans, so … Read more
Air conditions are a must when it comes to beating the unbearable summer heat. There are typically two types of air conditioners that are used in a US household: window AC and split AC. While both of these types have the same primary goal of cooling the room or home, there are quite a few … Read more
This articles will help you find and fix the most common electrical problems in mobiles homes. We spoke to the pros so you won’t have to! Power Surges Unless you live in an energy-efficient mobile home, most people opt to combine solar panels and electricity to supply power in their mobile homes. As such, it’s … Read more