10 Smart Manufactured Home Remodeling Projects

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Manufactured home remodeling projects and repairs should do two things: improve the home and increase its equity as much as possible. Knowing the cost versus value of a project can help you chose the projects that can make both happen. The January 2015 issue of Remodeling Magazine delivered a fine analysis of the country’s average ROI data for 2014. We used … Read more

Dryer Safety 101 – Cleaning and Maintaining Your Dryer

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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” -Benjamin Franklin When we hear the words preventive maintenance we often think about big jobs such as replacing roofs, installing more efficient windows, and adding new siding. Of course, those are all great ways to create a healthy home but preventive maintenance also entails the smaller, more tedious jobs … Read more

How to Install a Wood Stove in Your Manufactured Home

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It’s late at night, you’re snuggled up in your bed trying to fall asleep and you just heard your furnace startup for the fourth time in 45 minutes. It seems like that furnace is constantly running! Home heating costs are increasing each year. There are a few things that can be done to help lower costs such as turning your thermostat … Read more

Adding Heat Tape to your Water Lines

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Old man winter will soon be upon us and we all know what that means, bitter cold, ice, and snow. It also means you should probably be checking or installing insulation and heat tape on those water lines. Related: Fall:  Time to Winterize Your Mobile Home A water line that freezes and busts can be a … Read more

How to Cover Ceiling Stains in Your Mobile Home

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It’s 7:00 pm, the house is spotless, the table is set, and dinner is almost ready. Your guests are due to arrive in thirty minutes, you make one last check and everything looks perfect. You start towards the kitchen for your final preparations and you see it. Those ceiling stains your husband repainted two weeks … Read more

31 Amazing Kitchen Makeover Ideas and Storage Solutions

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Proper planning is the most important step in a kitchen makeover. Thinking about how your family uses the space is absolutely necessary for a successful kitchen makeover. The most successful room makeovers incorporate style with function and create a space for every need. Whether you want a complete gut and rebuild or just a few minor modifications, planning … Read more

14 Great Mobile Home Exterior Makeover Ideas for Every Budget

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Mobile homes have many great advantages. If living within your means or becoming completely debt-free is your goal, an older mobile home should be on the top of your potential housing list. Buying an older mobile home, then building onto it and updating it as your budget allows, is a great way to have a wonderful home at an affordable … Read more

Affordable DIY Backsplash – Mosaic Tile Paint Project

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Having a unique backsplash is a relatively new concept in home decor. Just a couple decades ago the idea of a backsplash was rarely a high priority, or even considered at all, in kitchens decor. My, how times have changed! These days a backsplash is a practically a must-have for modern kitchen design. It brings a bit of color … Read more

Understanding Mobile Home Leveling Issues

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Although some people view mobile home living as a starter or temporary idea, many of us find it to be the perfect dwelling and remain in our home for many years. There are many reasons for choosing a mobile home, and many reasons for staying in one. As we age, the single floor layout of … Read more

How to Paint Your Mobile Home’s Subfloor

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Painting your mobile home subfloor is a great way to update your home. Learn how to do it yourself and save money.  Mobile home remodeling can take a great deal of time, hard work, and money. The aftereffects are definitely worth the effort, but what happens when you are short on cash and time? With some … Read more