One of our previous featured homeowners changed the look of her interior doors and I was inspired to find more mobile home door repairs and makeover ideas. In this article, we cover a few different mobile home door repairs to fix noisy hinges, broken doorknobs, and sticking doors. We also show […]
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Mobile homes become unlevel for many reasons. They can settle into the ground due to excessive moisture, experience ground heave, or can have damaged shims, or wedges. Loose and broken wedges are common, especially if non-treated or softwood was used. Re-leveling a mobile home does exactly what it says, it re-levels […]
Mobile home ceilings are a popular topic amongst homeowners. They play a major impact in every room so it’s important that they look great. We’ve already covered how to paint mobile home ceilings so in this article we cover the different designs of gypsum ceiling panels and how to buy replacement […]
We get a lot of questions about washing machines drainage issues. Gurgling, smells, and slow drainage are common because as much as I love mobile homes, the plumbing system design could be better. The plumbing system in a mobile home is very similar to a site-built home with only three major […]
Admittedly, I’m not a big fan of mobile home skylights. While they are nice to have, the disadvantages have far outweighed the advantages in my experience. However, I understand that skylights are getting better with modern technology so I’m not ready to write them off completely. In this article, we’ll cover […]
Winterizing a mobile home means more than just caulking around doors and windows and adding insulation. Most of us already know to do that. The following tips will help you winterize your mobile home like a professional. These lesser-known energy-conservation tips have been tested by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory or […]
There’s a lot to sift through when it comes to mobile home insulation. Why do you need it? What is it? How do you measure it? How do you install it without ripping out walls and ceilings? In this article, we’ll cover the most important aspects of mobile home insulation and […]
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, […]
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 […]
When a reader commented that she had a roof leak but couldn’t afford to get it repaired we researched for low-income home repair loans or any programs to help mobile home owners in need. If you need a sudden mobile home repair and don’t have the money, what can you do? What […]
If you own a mobile home you already know it’s tough to find mobile home parts. Buying the properly sized mobile home parts for your project will save you money in the long run so it’s pretty important that we be able to find the parts we need. This article will give […]
Because of the ROI and the beauty that new mobile home doors add to a home, it is easily one of our favorite DIY home improvement projects. We’re going to cover everything you need to know to chose the right door for your mobile home, how to install it, and how […]
We get a lot of questions for mobile home plumbing problems like slow drainage, foul odors, and backflow. Some of these issues can be fairly easy fixes for a homeowner with average DIY experience. With the information below you should be able to better pinpoint what is causing your mobile home […]