refurbishing a mh

[Sidnee]

If i were to buy a used mh is it possible to take down the wallboard and install drywall?? what about puting in extra insulation? i am just wondering as i am exploring all options for buying a home. thank you.

[Tom]

About how old of a home are we talking about? Tom

[Tracy]

You should consider this. The home was designed to support what is currently on the walls. You may find you have additional supporting to do to support your new ideas. Keep in mind this is the 21st century..Meaning---If you can dream it, it can happed!
Good Luck
Tracy

[Sidnee]

The home is about 8 yrs. old. We are probably not going to buy until spring but there is one for sale now and it piqued our curiousity. More than anything, I am trying to find out as much as possible about every option before we make a decision. I appreciate your help very much.

[Bill]

My wife and I are in the process of doing just that. Our home was a repo on a private lot (waterfront!). The bank had it partially painted inside, and all new floor covering, which just makes it liveable while we work on it. It's 9 years old, and we plan on going through the entire house. Working on the kitchen area now, and have ordered all new windows for the house. I'm finding that the existing wallboard comes down quite easily because it is not glued to the studs, which makes for much easier, faster, and neater teardown of the existing wallboard. It's only stapled in place, albeit a bit overdone with the staples in places. Just have to go back and pull the staples after taking down the wallboard.
I guess one of the basic things to be careful of is not to buy a home where the cost of improvements will exceed the overall value of the home. Best of luck to you in your decision.