California Mobile Home News & Blog
MHET publishes a blog and monthly newsletter for distribution for mobile home owners living in rental housing communities in the MHET tri-county region.
6 Ways to Stay Cool While Saving Money
Consider a fan instead of the AC during peak hours. Yes, it is true that a fan uses electricity too, but it uses about 1/10th of the electricity that your air conditioner uses. Create a cross current. By opening windows in your home that are across from one another,...
Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst – Insure Your Mobile Home
For many people, the last few years have highlighted the importance of being prepared for all kinds of emergencies. One form of preparation you may have overlooked is your mobile home insurance. Are you covered in the event of the total loss of your mobile home?...
Cleaning with Vinegar
Vinegar is an inexpensive and easily accessible option for cleaning many surfaces throughout your home. It also has the benefit of being a nontoxic option! White vinegar is the most popular choice for cleaning purposes due to its higher acidity. You can also find...
California Water Restrictions
Sometimes it seems like California is in a constant drought and this summer is no exception. Several areas of Southern California, including parts of San Bernardino County, are already under water restrictions due to water shortage. Communities dependent on water from...
Happy Fourth of July!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.United States Declaration of Independence Every year, the...
SGE and SoCalGas Customers Can Get Free Mobile Home Upgrades!
Under the Comprehensive Manufactured Home Program, you may be eligible for no cost upgrades to your mobile home through your utility company. Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) have partnered with Synergy Companies to offer free...
Snakes in the Sunshine
As the temperature increases, so does the likelihood of spotting snakes. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California is home to several varieties of rattlesnakes, which are venomous and can bite when threatened. However, snakes are also a...
Money Saving Tip: Keep an Eye out for Discounts
Many businesses send out coupon mailers for products and services you may already be using. Some stores print coupons on your receipts that can be used during your next visit. Some retailers even do price matching, and will sell you items at the same low price as a...
California Offers Forgivable Loan to Qualified First Time Homebuyers
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has launched a program offering loans for low to moderate income borrowers for up to 10% of the purchase price when buying their first home. The loans are forgivable if the borrower continuously occupies the home as their...
What To Do If You Suspect a Natural Gas Leak
If you smell a natural gas odor (many describe the smell like rotten eggs), hear the sound of natural gas escaping or see other signs of a leak: IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE the area, and from a safe location either call 911 or your local utility company. DON’T smoke, light a...
