Category: mobile home repair

(Although this home suffered only minor exterior damage from Hurricane Katrina, small leaks and inadequate air flow permitted this mold infestation). Source: Wikipedia As defined in Wikipedia: “Causes and Growing ConditionsMolds and fungi are found everywhere inside and outside, and can grow on almost any substance when moisture is present. Molds when they reproduce make…
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Video Link In one of my last posts, I mentioned the importance of comparison shopping – becoming a more informed and educated buyer. Lately, I’ve been dealing with contractors regarding some recent fix-up issues. One of the things I had done recently was replace new carpet in the living room of one of the trailers.…
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I’ve received a lot of questions regarding how to go about replacing flooring in mobile homes. Usually, most of the floors in mobile homes are made out of particle board, which usually wears down and breaks easily over time. In most cases, it’s better to have a more solid type of wood as your flooring…
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If you’re going to get into mobile home and/or real estate investing, it’s very important to know the basics of home repair. There will be times when repairs will need to be made. Even if you decide not to do the repairs yourself and decide to hire a contractor(s), it’s important to know home repair…
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(Note: From time to time, I’ll post up mobile home investing tips to help with your mobile home investing endeavors). Central Air Conditioning (A/C) Vs. Window Air Conditioning (A/C) Units Most of the mobile homes I’ve encountered (but not all) have all had central a/c units – a big luxury for any mobile homeowner. Though,…
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One of the team members I keep having to look for are contractors. Every time I find someone good and reliable, I have to always remember that I cannot depend on one person all the time. Trust me, I’ve learned through experience. So, I’ve learned to always be on the lookout for more contractors to…
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“This is all about basic leak repair for plumbing. This dumb pipe connection was leaking, just a teeny bit, but it was getting everything damp and as we know… WATER + MOBYS = EVIL!!!! Whatever you can do to keep water from getting into your Moby belly and structure is GOOD.” Video Link

Here are some good books about mobile home repair. I’ve personally purchased both the manual and the mobile home repair guide. Both great reference books!