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by englishk72
Sat May 09, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Curb appeal
Replies: 2
Views: 3238

Curb appeal

Since warmer weather is here, we have finally been able to start working on the outside of our home. The area in front of our home is causeing me problems. Its a small area, only a couple feet wide, and will be pretty much blocked from view 3/4 time by our vehicles, however it needs something.....an...
by englishk72
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Countertops and plumbing
Replies: 11
Views: 7593

Countertops and plumbing

As part of our redo, I would like to put in new kitchen sink, faucet, and countertops. Am I correct in assuming that granite countertops would be too heavy for a MH? Is there a light weight look alike? I am pretty familiar with plumbing, but was completely thrown when we had to replace the tub/showe...
by englishk72
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:16 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Now the work begins!
Replies: 2
Views: 1287

Now the work begins!

On Friday, I became the owner of a 1993 Century 14x70 MH. It was a bank repo, and needs some work. I've already started taking pics so we can track our progress. Today, I noticed a bit of rust around the edges of the roof, nothing bad....I've read a few posts about a coating for the roof? Is this so...
by englishk72
Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:59 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Newbie with some questions....
Replies: 3
Views: 2343

RE: Newbie with some questions....

yes, I read the sticky about purchasing a used mobile home. I read it after we looked at this MH today....was suprized to find that between my fiancee and I, we checkd just about everything recommended!! The home seems to have good "bones" . Due to the broken windows, we were concerned wit...
by englishk72
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Newbie with some questions....
Replies: 3
Views: 2343

Newbie with some questions....

My fiancee and I are currently searching for a mobile home. We have looked at serveral, both old and new. Today we looked at a 1993 model.....I think it was a Century....its a repo, and needs work, but due to location, size and price, may very well be the home for us. This home has 7ft ceilings........