Autumn Cove Manufactured Housing Community Blog

Are you a young at heart senior who would like to maintain an independent lifestyle while downsizing to minimize upkeep? Would you prefer a neighborhood that while being pleasant and friendly, is also quiet due to the absence of children playing noisily? Autumn Cove manufactured housing community , designed for those age 55 and over, may be just the place you are looking for. Autumn Cove, located in the beautiful Idaho Falls, Idaho area is a small community made up of both single and double wide manufactured homes. These homes are owned by seniors who are enjoying an easy lifestyle. Many of our residents have sold their larger and more cumbersome homes in favor of owning a more streamlined home that requires much less upkeep. The yards around autumn Cove's homes are large enough to support any serious gardener's hobby, but small enough to minimize the amount of time and effort needed to keep it looking beautiful. Our homes have two or three bedrooms and most all have two bathr...

Residents of Autumn Cove, a manufactured housing community for those age 55 and over, are living a great and independent lifestyle. Autumn Cove is located on the north side of Idaho Falls, Idaho and is close to malls, gyms, and the greenbelt. What do these places have in common and why are they important? Well, they are all great places to walk and to take part in a number of other physical activities and for seniors, the number one indicator of longevity is their activity level and flexibility. The Grand Teton Mall has a mall walkers club or you can walk on your own. Join those who have already discovered the convenience and comfort of mall walking! Two laps around the mall are equivalent to one mile. Security guards start unlocking the doors at 6:00am and the mall is open until 9pm Monday through Saturday. This is a fun way to get your daily exercise in while enjoying the sights and smells of the mall atmosphere. Not to mention that the temperature controlled environment makes it a...

Are you looking for an idea for a special night out in the Idaho Falls area with your loved one? You can't miss with dinner at a nice restaurant. Idaho Falls has a great selection of casual dining restaurants, including such favorites as the Texas Roadhouse, Chili's, Applebees, TGI Fridays, Johnny Carino's, and the Outback.  If you are in the mood for Chinese or Mexican food, try Garcia's, the Hong Kong, the Mongolian Grill, Cafe Rio, or Puerto Vallarta. If you want something more refined, make reservations at Jakers, or the SandPiper. If you would like to do something a little more unusual, make reservations at the Mystique Theater. February 12 through 14 you can enjoy a special romantic evening including fine dining at round tables for two or larger tables if you go with a group. The Mystique is a dinner theater featuring fine dining and for Valentine's Day includes a musical show which includes timeless love songs, and is filled with enchanted melodies performed ...

Winter is a beautiful time of year, with all the frosty trees and glistening fields. Every snowflake is a wonder of nature and every icicle is a gleaming spear of light. But winter can be a difficult time for some people and a having something exciting to look forward to can be a big morale builder. What could be more elevating than looking forward to a move to a new home ? And while it may not seem practical to make a move during the cold winter months, there are distinct advantages to beginning the search for a new home during this time. For one thing, wintertime is a lower volume time for home sales - no crowds to fight and less competition over any given property. With fewer competitors you may be more able to take the time you need to make a decision you feel good about. This may also have the added benefit of sellers giving you more time and attention. Besides that, realtors and home owners are anxious to sell during this "down" time and may offer great deals or price ...

Autumn Cove is a manufactured housing community for those age 55 or better who want to maintain an independent lifestyle. We featured quality homes for sale at prices affordable on a senior budget, and our neighborhood is friendly and located conveniently on the north side of Idaho Falls.  We want our residents to enjoy a safe and comfortable winter season and would like to offer some tips that will help keep your home cozy. While the weather is still reasonable, you will want to go under the skirting and make sure you have heat tapes in place on all the pipes below the home to prevent frozen and burst pipes. Check your insulation as well and install additional layers where needed. Make sure your skirting on your manufactured home is securely fastened to prevent moisture from getting under the house where it could mold and to keep animals out. You may also want to make certain your rain gutters are cleaned out so that ice won't build up - the weight of an ice filled gutter can p...

If you own a manufactured home, you are already aware of the financial advantages of owning one of the most affordable types of housing out there. Also known as prefabricated or modular homes, these homes are economically built on a construction site and moved by large flatbed trucks to their final destination, where they are purchased by the consumer and moved to their final destination.

     Winter months can take a toll on your home’s exterior. Damage from an accumulation of Ice and snow can cause expansion and spreading of small cracks and crevices, leading to leaks and drips. Chipping and flaking paint can also result from icy build-up. Finding and fixing small cracks or loose boards is what makes all the difference between a well-maintained and worry-free appearance and the gradual decline of your home's condition. Manufactured homes are no exception. Walk around your home's exterior and take a good look at the general condition. Focus in on four main areas: the foundation or skirting, the or siding, all windows and doors, and the roof line. Beginning with the skirting, looking for any loose screws or unattached edges. Using construction adhesive or screws, reattach the panels firmly in place. Now move on to the siding and make sure there are no loose panels. If there are, fasten the panel in place using small screws or construction adhesive, as you did w...