During the winter, it is possible for water pipes, particularly those that are “exposed,” to freeze and rupture. If you want to avoid expensive repairs and a significant amount of annoyance, you need to make sure that the mobile home plumbing is winterized before the temperature lowers to the freezing point. Exposed pipes are typically found in unheated crawl spaces, garages, and external walls.
So you live in an older home and in an established neighborhood. You might be noticing that your neighbors are making improvements on their home and leaving your home looking rather dated.