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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
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 Posted - May 03 2010 : 8:04:30 PM
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Thanks Sherrye, can't wait to try this. How long does it take to dry on the walls?
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 04 2010 : 06:53:53 AM
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it is dry by the next day. if you choose to glaze it i would wait several days first.mine is fairly rough. i was hiding flaws in the sheet rock. i like the textured wrinkle look. i did practice first.it works too to have the pieces different sizes. i tore mine to sizes i liked and then put on wall.let us know how it works for you.it can be painted but i like the color of the natural bag. it matches my living room color which is a doe skin color. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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miss kris
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
kris
mi
USA
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Posted - May 04 2010 : 09:19:59 AM
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Hello all manufactured home dwellers: I live in a double wide - its 10 years old - I wanted land over a house so I had to do but a double wide. I, too, am making it my home - my place to rest and be. There are things I don't like about it - but that is how life is. Most often, I am thankful for a home and land - so many people don't have that for many reasons but still they don't have it. But I too have my upsets - one = the bank! Many people are predigest against "trailers". Oh! well! You just have to let it go. Take care - Kris
For I know the plans I have for you...Jer.29:11 |
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katalind
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
Kathy
Chapin
SC
USA
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Posted - May 24 2010 : 12:55:42 PM
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| After my divorce all I could afford was a mobile home. It's not technically mine but my parents that I'm renting for cheap. I was bummed at first but it's been nice and honestly I've been quit happy here. It's pretty old but was fixed up with vinyl siding and a screened in back porch which I love to go outside and sit while it raining. I'm even thinking when I become more financially stable of buying a new two story manufactured home. Have you seen them? There beautiful! |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2010 : 1:50:23 PM
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Sherry, any chance you could post a picture, close up, of what your "paper bag" wall looks lik?
Heather
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Equusfriend
Farmgirl in Training
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Deborah
Keystone Heights
FL
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Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 8:04:04 PM
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We live in a ravine area of our 5 acres. The woods was so thick it was hard to walk through. But the view of the lake was down here and we decided to go with a manuf. home. We found a beautiful one on sale and they literally squeezed it in here by a grand daddy oak. What I like about ours is we put- "Cement board by Hardi board" up for skirting- It looks like stucco and is v. sturdy.Also the inside walls are light colored a creamy warm. tape and texture if you can afford it. Remember any home could have to be sold, as we don't have a crystal ball to know what is in store for us, money spent on the kitchen is usually recouped at the sale. Traditionally, mobile homes do not retain value like stick built. But if it is classically attractive, someone else is bound to love it too so that if you ever have to sell the classic looks could help. The best lesson for your kids- respect and love the home and items they are fortunate to have. Some people have none. Good luck and God's blessings on your endeavor!
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Anyone live in a manufactured home?**Pictures**
