Your manufactured home has a metal roof. It also leaks, and you’re tired of it! You’ve been contemplating a rubber roof, but don’t know much about it. Then read on! This article will provide you with some useful insight. Generally, …
Adding a basement can double your living space. Although step by step detailed instructions of installing a basement is beyond the scope of this book, this broad overview will give you a good idea of how the job is completed …
Most exterior doors on mobile homes are not of standard size. If your door is in need of replacement, you can expect to pay 3-4 times the cost of a standard door to purchase a replacement of less than desirable …
The flowchart below shows how a typical gas furnace functions. It may not apply to all furnaces, but many will follow a similar flowchart. If you are experiencing trouble, you should be able to follow the flowchart and identify at …
For the most part, the average homeowner IS NOT able to repair their own air conditioner unit. Many of the repairs will involve removing the freon and that requires special equipment and you must be licensed to handle the freon. …
So how many times have you fixed your kitchen drain only to find out it still leaks? How many times have you bought parts only to discover that they don’t quite fit? Or maybe your installing a new kitchen sink …
If you’ve priced a new manufactured home gas water heater lately, you’ve discovered that sealed combustion units cost over $675 WITHOUT installation. Are gas water heaters still the way to go? In my opinion the answer is ‘NO’. Water heater …
Years and years ago the most common type of skirting for manufactured homes was metal. However, back then most metal skirting had that colorless galvanized look. Soon, other types of skirting found their way onto the market, namely vinyl and …
As a general rule, replacing a bathtub is NOT considered a do-it-yourself project — especially if you are changing the type and size of the tub. Changing anything means refiguring the drain lines, vents, and waterlines and that can get …
Want a nice-looking long-lasting lawn with less watering and chemicals? Lush lawns start with knowing how to mow it. OK, so you’ve been mowing lawns for years. But are you mowing it properly? If you’re constantly fighting weeds and brown …
Don’t have a lot of room for a garden? With square-foot gardening, you don’t need a lot of room. What’s the reason people garden? Surveys say it is home grown flavor, hobby, pleasure, pride, satisfaction, and to save money. Have …
Decorating a small space such as a mobile home or studio apartment can be a challenging task, but when done correctly, small spaces can give the illusion that they are much larger. Small spaces can also have many advantages for …
Below are the steps demonstrating how a typical gas furnace operates upon turning up your thermostat. 1. The booster assembly sends air to the burner for combustion. 2. Gas passes over the ignitor to light the burner. 3. The gas …