​Deciding on a home to buy is one of the biggest decisions you make, this can put a lot of pressure on a person to find the perfect place.  Another factor is that there are so many options when it comes to choosing a house, which could make it even harder to choose.  One of these housing options is pre-manufactured housing.  If you are considering this type of home, then here are a few helpful suggestions to keep in mind:
 
With pre-manufactured housing you have a lot to choose from, in a range to fit most budgets.  One thing to keep in mind, though, is making sure you have the appropriate land to put it on.  There are a few options here as well, for example, you might decide to buy a piece of land to put your home one, you can also lease land that is especially intended for pre-manufactured homes.  Then there is also the option to buy the land and the house together.
 
Something to be well acquainted with is the manufacturers warranty.  The reason for this is that if you do not adhere to the homeowner’s maintenance guidelines, you could find that it voids the warranty.  Check also to make sure the warranty covers the transportation and installation of the home.
 
Find out all you can about what legal requirements there are for pre-manufactured housing.  You will need to know things like zoning laws and utility connections etc.
 
When you eventually have your new home delivered, be sure to have it thoroughly inspected by a certified home inspector.  This will ensure that the home is working the way it should.  

​We know that with the right conditions, mold can grow and thrive.  Unfortunately, carpets have the potential to be excellent conditions for mold growth.  So, how can we prevent this from happening?
 
To start with, there are some areas of the home that are not ideal for a carpet.  A bathroom for example, is not ideal, this is because it is usually a warm and humid environment.  Carpets in below ground basements are also at risk to mold growth if the area is damp and humid.  It would be best to avoid installing carpet in areas like this and perhaps look for a better alternative.
 
Another way mold can form on carpets is if water been spilled on it and not dried immediately.  To prevent this, as soon as water is spilled, the wet area of carpet needs to be cleaned and dried thoroughly, this would include the padding under the carpet and the floor underneath that.
 
When looking for under carpet padding, look for a solid, high quality padding that contains anti-microbial properties.  This will greatly help in the prevention of carpet mold.
 
At some point, there will be a need to have a carpet cleaned.  Try to do this by using a dry method of cleaning if it’s possible so as to reduce the need for wetting the carpet as much as you can.  If you need to use water, again make sure the carpet and underlay is thoroughly dried.
 
As we can see, there are ways to prevent a carpet from forming mold but take extra care with carpet that is used in humid environments.