I've a 1974 Hillcrest Double-wide Mobile Home 56x24, which has since lost its owners manual. Can anyone direct me to places I may find the Owners Manual? It would help out immensely w/ a large renovation. More research shows that this manufacturer may also be named "Skyline Corporation/Hillcres...

We purchased joint compound @ $13/5gal. and wiped it over the fake joints. A 2nd application, quick sanding, then paint makes the appearance of sheetrock w/out the texturing problem. It works w/ the flexing as not to crack/break off. Inexpensive, and doesn't take very long w/ minimal skill. Looks fi...

Thanks for those good ideas. :) We actually have no underbelly wrap, so that's going to be some trouble. I wonder if there's a specific kind to use? I've a question about SEALANT. On the siding, there are many screw holes to seal. I'm wondering what the best/longest lasting sealants are to use for t...

check the under belly, be sure your belly wrap and insulation is good there, that is another common place that has problems. Brenda (OH) Those are great suggestions; I will do the foam boxes nonetheless, since it 'all adds up' as you say. :) I've a question about the bell wrap you mentioned, I'm no...

Groovy, glad to know it can be done. I suppose I will fill in old holes with something made for it, don't know the name yet. Waterproof caulk glue or some such... The seam looked like an end curled under, where I suppose the next siding is curled also so they clasp together. It will be really nice t...

Can you tell us a little more bout this siding? Is this the typical old school mobile home vertical aluminum siding with ribbing going up and down? Either way, you probably won't be creating an aeration problem as the siding still breathes at the top and probably at many of the screw holes. Thanks ...

We are having some trouble keeping the double-wide warmed; we've been doing lots of different things, but the main question here is about the walls. As the wind is blowing, we noticed a steady stream of cold air coming through the wall socket holes. Going outside to investigate, I found the outer ti...