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 …
Swamp coolers are also called evaporative coolers. They generally sit on top of a home and function by blowing hot dry outside air over wet dripping pads. As the air enters the home, the water in the dripping pads cools …
If your furnace has a standing pilot light, you may experience some frustration with it blowing out on windy days. We have compiled a few tips you can try to fix the problem. The best cure is electronic ignition. However, …
Titled “Manufactured Home Repair: Painting and Texturing Paneled Walls”. By following the steps in this 20-minute video, your paneled walls will look darn near like textured sheetrock found. Enjoy the look of the same walls found in many newer mobile …
The very best repair and patching tape by Eternabond that permanently sticks and seals to anything smooth, dry & warm. Great for stopping leaks. Sticks to plastic, glass, metal, aluminum, polyethylene, rubber & zillions of other smooth surfaces. Perfect for …
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 …
How many of you have either wished or tried unsuccessfully to convert an existing ceiling light into a ceiling fan? For those of you who have tried, your ceiling fan biggest hurdle was most likely how to support the weight …
Over time a small crack in most bathtubs is inevitable, especially for fiberglass and plastic tubs. If are convinced that you need to replace the entire bath tub, then read our guide to replacing a mobile home bathtub. If you aren’t …
If your thinking about purchasing or trading for a manufactured home, then this article will help determine whether or not your dealing with the right dealer or looking at the right manufactured home. One question I’m often asked is “How …
You may have heard or been told that during the really cold temperatures, keep your faucet dripping so your water lines don’t freeze. The reasoning behind this theory is that with water constantly flowing through your water lines, your lines …
“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 …
Securing financing for your mobile home repair project can be tricky. It may not be something that you should even attempt, particularly if the other mobile homes in your park are not kept up to code. Fixing up a mobile …
This post is devoted to mobile home deals I am digging up in my area. I created this page as a reference for when posting on mobilehomeuniversity.com. (11-24-05) After attending the Anaheim convention earlier this month, I started to think …