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As today’s seniors age and more “baby boomers” retire, the need for quality, affordable housing is paramount on the minds of many American citizens, especially those with mobility handicap issues. If you are lucky to live long enough, and many of us are, you may eventually lose some mobility requiring
Definition A manufactured home is one that is constructed almost entirely in a factory. The house is placed on a steel chassis and transported to the building site. The wheels can be removed but the chassis stays in place. A manufactured home can come in many different sizes and shapes.
When you think of manufactured housing, what comes to mind? Do you think of tiny tin boxes and trailer parks? If you do, you are not alone. Manufactured housing has gone through a variety of changes over the years and Centennial Homes has been here since 1969 to weather those
Although moving can be a stressful step for a family, it can be less of a hassle when you get a head start. Preparation is the key to a smoother move – whether you do it yourself or hire a moving company. Look over this moving and packing guide to
It’s very important to make sure your manufactured home furnace operates safely and efficiently during winter weather. You can perform many routine furnace maintenance jobs, while other procedures are best handled by a qualified repair person. Most furnace manufacturers recommend a professional inspection of fuel lines, safety controls, burner and
Nothing beats the comfort of a central air conditioner in your home. Central air conditioners (also called split-system air conditioners) work with your furnace to blow cool air throughout the home. Achieving the same results using a window air conditioner would require using 2-3 units. We wrote this article to
Manufacturing Practices and Construction Standards Have Changed a Lot in the Last 50 Years. Today’s Manufactured Home Has Evolved From the 1950s Trailer Into a Modern, Spacious, Comfortable, Durable, Year-Round Dwelling For Over 18 Million Americans. The facts cannot be ignored. More and more South Dakotans are turning to manufactured
Throughout the years, homes built in factories have gone by many names, “mobile homes” or “manufactured homes” or “modular homes” or “trailer houses,” they all have one very important thing in common: many of the older units tend to be gas and electricity consuming monsters. Correcting this problem isn’t easy.
When people think about buying a new manufactured or modular home one of the first questions many ask is; How much home can I afford? This is a very legitimate question and our years of experience have shown that without accurate information people usually make one of two common mistakes.
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