Archive for May, 2009
Guttering is an accessory for mobile homes
Some have drip rails; but to give your home a finished look, prevent waterborne stains, and protect your landscaping, you need gutters. Once they’re installed, gutters take minimal maintenance. Clean out leaves and trash twice a year. Tighten bracket screws then. Paint the gutters before they look shabby.
Professionals usually install gutters best. Yet, there’s no [...]
Mobile-home
Whether you live in a mobile-home park or set your home on your own residential lot, mobile-home living today is as good as you want to make it. Despite all the care and maintenance described in this book, mobile homes demand less care than conventional housing. But that does not condone neglect. You have seen [...]
Weatherstripping
Weatherstripping blocks those icy winter drafts from entering around your doors. If your home has felt or foam weatherstripping, these soft materials tear, pull loose, or wear out. They need replacing from time to time.
Foam-rubber weatherstripping comes in coils. There are several widths. One side has strong adhesive backing. To install this type of weatherstripping, [...]