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 …
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 …
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Parts Nothing beats the comfort of a central air conditioner in your home. Central air conditioners (also called split-system air conditioners) work with your furnace to blow cool air throughout the home. Achieving the same …
Are you tired of always needing to refill the gas bottle on your propane BBQ grill? Then why not connect your grill directly to your home’s gas line! If your house is connected to a propane tank then you probably …
Long before the start of the cold season, Jack Sage (JES) from Montana and I listened to news reports of how heating costs this coming winter would be sky high. Paying last winter’s heat bill was tough enough, so knowing …
“The manual for manufactured / mobile home repair & upgrade” “I just got my Mobile Repair Manual today from you! I have already read the manual from cover to cover. Right on! Great job! Is there a “sequel” in the …
Can you add on to your mobile home? Maybe, maybe not. If what you really want to do is build a basement, then look at our Mobile Home Basements Guide. That mobile home that looked so large when you bought it …
“There’s more information in this manual than you’ll probably want to know!” If building an addition or deck is on your ‘to-do’ list this year, then this 107 page instruction manual written by L.J. Wright is a must-own. L.J. Wright has …
Mobile homes that don’t have sheetrock ceilings often have tile or ceiling board. The ceiling tiles are generally 16″ or 4′ wide and run the width of the home. Some variations of ceiling tiles are held up with screws and …