Kidde plug-in carbon monoxide alarm
Worth having if anything in your home burns gas, oil, or wood. Put one near sleeping areas.
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A short list, not a catalog. Each item is something we'd tell a neighbor to buy, and each section links to the guide that shows how to use it.
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Winterizing
My pipes froze, or I'm worried they will
A frozen pipe under the home is an expensive way to start winter. Foam, tape, and an afternoon of work go a long way toward preventing one.
Frost King foam weatherstrip tape
Self-stick foam for gaps around doors and windows. Cheap, quick, and easy to redo each fall.
See it on Amazon: Frost King foam weatherstrip tape (opens in a new tab)Frost King foam pipe insulation
Foam sleeves for exposed water lines under the home. Where a line has heat tape on it, cover the cable with fiberglass insulation instead, as heat tape instructions call for.
See it on Amazon: Frost King foam pipe insulation (opens in a new tab)
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Skirting and insulation
The skirting is cracked and the floor is cold
Skirting keeps wind, animals, and cold off your pipes. These are the parts for patching it and insulating what's behind it.
Mobile home skirting repair kit
Panels and fasteners for patching cracked or missing vinyl skirting. Match the color and height to what you have before ordering.
See it on Amazon: Mobile home skirting repair kit (opens in a new tab)Frost King foam weatherstrip tape
Self-stick foam for gaps around doors and windows. Cheap, quick, and easy to redo each fall.
See it on Amazon: Frost King foam weatherstrip tape (opens in a new tab)Frost King foam pipe insulation
Foam sleeves for exposed water lines under the home. Where a line has heat tape on it, cover the cable with fiberglass insulation instead, as heat tape instructions call for.
See it on Amazon: Frost King foam pipe insulation (opens in a new tab)
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Tie-downs and anchoring
Storm season is coming and I don't know if my home is anchored right
Anchoring holds your home in place in high wind. Check it yourself, but leave adjustments and replacements to a licensed installer.
Mobile home anchoring tie-down kit
Straps and anchors for securing a home. Anchoring is a job for a licensed installer in most states, so use this with one, not instead of one.
See it on Amazon: Mobile home anchoring tie-down kit (opens in a new tab)Tie Down Engineering galvanized anchor strap, 37 feet
Galvanized strap made to ASTM D3953 for replacing rusted ones. Have a licensed installer fit and tension it, and ask whether your state calls for a heavier G120 coating.
See it on Amazon: Tie Down Engineering galvanized anchor strap, 37 feet (opens in a new tab)Johnson magnetic torpedo level, 9 inch
A small level for checking floors, doors, and counters when you suspect the home has settled.
See it on Amazon: Johnson magnetic torpedo level, 9 inch (opens in a new tab)
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Safety
I want to be ready for a fire, a gas leak, or a storm
Alarms, an extinguisher, and a plan. Small things that matter most on the worst night of the year.
Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm
One alarm that listens for smoke and carbon monoxide. Check whether your home needs a hardwired or battery unit before you order.
See it on Amazon: Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm (opens in a new tab)Kidde plug-in carbon monoxide alarm
Worth having if anything in your home burns gas, oil, or wood. Put one near sleeping areas.
See it on Amazon: Kidde plug-in carbon monoxide alarm (opens in a new tab)First Alert home fire extinguisher (HOME1)
A general-purpose extinguisher for the kitchen or near an exit. Check the gauge when you test your alarms.
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Moving supplies
I'm moving in, or out, and need supplies
Boxes, tape, and the tools that make narrow hallways and tight turns less of a fight.
Bankers Box moving box kit (medium and large)
A starter set of sturdy boxes. Put heavy things in the mediums so the boxes stay liftable.
See it on Amazon: Bankers Box moving box kit (medium and large) (opens in a new tab)Furniture sliders for carpet and hard floors
Slide heavy pieces through narrow halls without scuffing the floor or your back.
See it on Amazon: Furniture sliders for carpet and hard floors (opens in a new tab)Queen mattress bag with handles
Keeps a mattress clean on the truck and dry in storage.
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Small-space storage
I'm running out of room
Ways to find room you already have: under the bed, behind doors, and outside in a shed your community has approved.
Queen mattress bag with handles
Keeps a mattress clean on the truck and dry in storage.
See it on Amazon: Queen mattress bag with handles (opens in a new tab)Suncast horizontal outdoor storage shed
A low shed that fits beside a home. Get written approval from your community before you set one up.
See it on Amazon: Suncast horizontal outdoor storage shed (opens in a new tab)Under-bed storage bins with lids, 6-pack
The space under the bed is often the biggest closet in the house. Clear bins let you see what's inside.
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Lower energy bills
My power bill is too high
Bulbs, cooling, and draft fixes that trim the utility bill without a big project.
Philips LED bulbs, 60-watt equivalent, 12-pack
Swap the bulbs you use most first. LEDs run cooler than old incandescent bulbs, which helps in a small space in summer.
See it on Amazon: Philips LED bulbs, 60-watt equivalent, 12-pack (opens in a new tab)Midea 8,000 BTU window air conditioner
Sized for a single room. Measure your window opening first, since many manufactured home windows are smaller than standard.
See it on Amazon: Midea 8,000 BTU window air conditioner (opens in a new tab)Frost King indoor shrink film window kit, 3-pack
Clear shrink film for drafty windows over the winter.
See it on Amazon: Frost King indoor shrink film window kit, 3-pack (opens in a new tab)
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Yard and outdoor
I want the lot to look kept up without a lot of work
For keeping the lot tidy, lit, and easy to care for.
Flexzilla garden hose, 50 feet
A hose that coils easily in a tight side yard. Disconnect it from the spigot before the first freeze.
See it on Amazon: Flexzilla garden hose, 50 feet (opens in a new tab)Suncast horizontal outdoor storage shed
A low shed that fits beside a home. Get written approval from your community before you set one up.
See it on Amazon: Suncast horizontal outdoor storage shed (opens in a new tab)Solar pathway lights, 12-pack
Light the path from the driveway to the steps without running wires.
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