Installing Solar Panels on a Mobile Home
Installing solar panels on a mobile home is a great way to save money or get off the grid completely. Learn the basics in this article
Plumbing and Wiring
Check out our comprehensive guide to learn the best practices and tips to maintain or update the plumbing and wiring in your mobile home From troubleshooting to DIY solutions, we’ve got you covered!
Common Electrical Problems in Mobile Homes
Although mobile homes have been around for decades, their popularity has skyrocketed in the past few years as people opt for a minimalist lifestyle. They are affordable and do not require a large tract of land. Better yet, they make traveling easier. However, they are not all smooth sailing; like in a typical house, mobile … Read more
Diagnose and Repair Common Vent Issues in Your Plumbing System
There is a lot more to a mobile home plumbing system than just water lines and drain lines. The ventilation system is vital to a healthy plumbing system. Without a healthy vent system, your home can suffer a variety of annoying problems. A lot of venting issues are mistakenly thought to be drainage issues in … Read more
5 Common Mobile Home Plumbing Problems
We get a lot of questions about mobile home plumbing problems like slow drains, foul odors, and back flow. With the information below you should be able to better pinpoint what is causing your mobile home plumbing problem, why it’s happening, and what needs to be done to fix it. I’ll give you a hint. … Read more
Fix Your Washing Machine Issues (in a Mobile Home)
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 differences: the size of … Read more
Federal Pacific Electric Panels – An Accident Waiting to Happen?
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 Homeowner’s Guide to Heat Tape Installation and Safety
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
