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by DCDiva
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Where to start remodel--what order
Replies: 8
Views: 2591

Where to start remodel--what order

We are trying to plan the remodel of the the 2 mh we just closed on-- it seems everything needs done lol and we have done total remodels before on houses-- just need another set of ears to make sure we do not waste time or money--we(dh,me,dd,ds) will work on the weekends and we have 2 handymen that ...
by DCDiva
Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: pet odor floor damage
Replies: 4
Views: 2119

Re: pet odor floor damage

I am on some landlord and vacation rental groups and they all love and recommend http://www.odorxit.com/ I am ordering it for myself--the mh we just closed on has a new couch in it but a male cat sprayed it--I am going to try it vs it going to dump---the groups all rave about odor x it getting rid o...
by DCDiva
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: NEED IDEAS ON HOW TO PAINT(RECOLOR)FOAM TILES
Replies: 5
Views: 7538

Re: NEED IDEAS ON HOW TO PAINT(RECOLOR)FOAM TILES

I have these in my daycare center--I got mine at Sam too--mine have another side it is black--I can just flip them over to black--will take a photo if you want me too--tomorrow --lol--i am not going down stairs tonight :) Black will work with anything
by DCDiva
Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Painting exterior
Replies: 1
Views: 2235

Re: Painting exterior

Our first mh --we painted, the first thing was to remove the screw that were rusted--a long job even with and electric drill lol get lots of hexigon bits but if you do not the job in a year wil look bad and you will have wished you would have--we use a really good paint--Benjamin Moore--2 coats--sel...
by DCDiva
Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Photos of remodeling plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2148

Photos of remodeling plans

If I can not post them I will include the link for the album--i could not get my dh to understand what I wanted to do --so owning a daycare center and had plenty of materials to make it lol--ok to explain---the 72 ish mh needs a new roof--metal-- and the future plans are to add on--so nothing will b...
by DCDiva
Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: What to use to prep floors for vinyl squares?
Replies: 3
Views: 1882

Re: What to use to prep floors for vinyl squares?

I know it would be an extra cost be we have always put 4 x8 sheets of 1/4 luan running the opposite way the plywood floor runs now--in my area it runs $9 a sheet but we have done this many times and get wonderful results--please post a photo when done as I have been thinking of using the lg vinyl ti...
by DCDiva
Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Taxed as a MH even after remodel?
Replies: 3
Views: 2682

Re: Taxed as a MH even after remodel?

I am looking for the lowest taxes so this OK with me,great really --I will check but I think it is a MH until MH is totally removed--if I ever resale this will be an issue but it is rental property and my plan is to hold onto the property for lifetime as rental prices are high at this location and a...
by DCDiva
Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: Taxed as a MH even after remodel?
Replies: 3
Views: 2682

Taxed as a MH even after remodel?

We plan to remodel dd's mh and add on--it is like 12 x46 and we plan to add 12 x 46 and replace all windows/doors/roof add siding it will look like a house when done but still be a mh by property tax standards? Or is a MH a personal property? We pay both :( The MH is 1970's so very low value and cur...
by DCDiva
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Replacing plumbing--inside mh
Replies: 0
Views: 2075

Replacing plumbing--inside mh

Hi We are going to replace water pipes w pex and thinking it would be better to put it inside mh--kitchen/bath/washer/hot water tank all in same area--and my dd will not have us close--3 hours away to fix anything and freezing temp --we will teach her how to fix leaks---I am assuming you box the pip...
by DCDiva
Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: HI New MH owner
Replies: 4
Views: 3488

Re: HI New MH owner

I forgot to add the link to album--if this works I will post others in off topic area
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/cre ... 2099502471
by DCDiva
Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussions
Topic: HI New MH owner
Replies: 4
Views: 3488

HI New MH owner

We--my dh and I-- are buying 2 older 1973 12x46 2BR mobile homes and a house that are all on a large lot--the location is 3 hours from our home--why lol-- our daughter( dd ) is going to attend college in this town next fall --the house is currently rented,that will pay the mortgage, one MH will be o...