Mobile Home Repair

We have dozens of articles for all the most common mobile home repair issues and projects.

Some of our most popular mobile home repair articles:

We are big believers in DIY whenever possible and there are many mobile home repair projects you can do yourself.

Of course, we’re always here to help you along the way!

Federal Pacific Electric Panels – An Accident Waiting to Happen?

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Federsl Pacific Panel Circuit Breaker Box

Meet Pam Willis, a fellow homeowner in the process of updating her vintage mobile home. We are honored to have her contribute to MHL! Today, she discusses her experience with a Federal Pacific Electric Panels (breaker box). These panels were used extensively between 1950 and 1990.  Federal Pacific Electric Panels Little did we know when we moved into … Read more

Mobile Home Skylights

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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 mobile home skylights. We’ll … Read more

How to Winterize your Mobile Home Like a Professional

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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 NREL, in a partnership … Read more

Mobile Home Insulation Guide: How to Install Insulation in a Mobile Home

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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 point you in the … Read more

Mobile Homeowner’s Guide to Heat Tape Installation and Safety

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using heat tape on frozen water pipe

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 … Read more

How to Paint Metal Siding on a Mobile Home

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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 lots … Read more

Low-Income Mobile Home Repair Loans and Programs to Help Mobile Home Owners in Need

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Low-Income Home Repair Loans and Programs to Help Mobile Home Owners in Need

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 options are available to … Read more