Shutters for Mobile Home Storm Safety

shutters for mobile home storm safety

Mobile Home Storm Safety Mobile home living on the coast can cause apprehension and fear. Especially, as hurricane season poses threats of severe damage to homes. For higher category storms, depending on how far from the coast your home is, you may have to evacuate and risk for damage may be high for all homes … Read more

The Ultimate Manufactured Home Installation and Setup Guide

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Manufactured Home Installation and Setup is Important! Proper manufactured home installation and setup is vital to your home’s health. Simply put, there is nothing more important than having your manufactured home installed and setup correctly. Improper installation will result in serious damage. The stress on one small part of the structure impacts the entire home. The home … Read more

Storm Safety: Preparing Your Mobile Home

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Storm Safety 101 In the Spring, tornados on the east coast begin gearing up and can cause havoc for everyone, especially those who have chosen mobile home living as their dwelling. If you are not prepared, your home, as well as your physical safety, are at risk from hail, heavy rain and flooding, and lightning … Read more

8 Energy Efficiency Ideas for Your Manufactured Home

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Updating your home with the following energy efficiency ideas is a great idea for any home. You can save a lot of money by installing a few simple energy savers and employing some simple solutions to your everyday life. Enjoy your home even more and enjoy a lifestyle with less worry about money while feeling good about treating … Read more

Childproofing Your Manufactured Home

baby gate: childproofing and making home secure for your child

A manufactured home is only a bit different from any other home when it comes to childproofing.  We’ll cover those differences and provide a few resources for properly childproofing your manufactured home in this article. Common Issues There are a few common issues when buying childproofing products – Cabinetry is usually open, meaning that although there are several cabinet doors there … Read more

How to Replace Flooring in a Mobile Home

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You will probably need to replace flooring in a mobile home eventually, especially if it’s an older home or you have encountered a leak. For many years, mobile homes were constructed with sub-flooring made of particle board which essentially acts like a sponge  – even a small amount of water can cause bowing, warping, rot, and … Read more

9 Beautiful Manufactured Home Porch Ideas

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I was recently introduced to a great blog called Front Porch Ideas and More. They feature beautiful porches on all types of homes and have lots of great tips and advice on the subject. They also have a Pinterest Board for manufactured home porch ideas which is where I found the following photos and while lots of … Read more

10 Great Home Exterior Design Ideas for Double Wides

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When it comes to home remodeling most of us don’t have a professional designer helping us through every step. We have to decide on the right materials and colors ourselves. An exterior home makeover or remodel is the most intimidating for me. I can tell you exactly what I want to be changed inside my … Read more

Building Mobile Home Additions

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Building mobile home additions is a popular home improvement project. In fact, additions are the #1 choice for remodeling and improvement projects for homeowners. Adding mobile home additions are a great way to add additional square footage without incurring much debt. It’s much more affordable to ‘grow as you go’ than it is to buy a … Read more

1973 PMC Mobile Home Remodel

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This 14′ x 65′ 1973 PMC single wide outside of Philadelphia, PA is full of great mobile home remodel ideas and shares all the details with plenty of before and after photos. It’s also a perfect example of buying an affordable home and updating on a budget to create a beautiful home that is functional … Read more