The short answer to the question ‘should you buy an older mobile home and remodel it?’ is yes. You absolutely should buy an older mobile home and remodel it if you can find a home with a sound structure and you can do some of the updates yourself. If you like […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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This week in our Ask a Mobile Home Expert we are going to answer 4 of our most common questions about mobile home additions. It’s not hard to grow out of a home. We had two adults, a child, and 3 fur babies living in a 1978 single wide with 696 […]
While we are fans of DIY home improvement projects, some home repairs or renovations can be a massive undertaking—particularly if you have don’t have the necessary handyman skills needed for such endeavors. In such cases, attempting to do home repairs and even minor renovations on your own can end up in […]
Mobile Home Living is extremely lucky to receive so many reader submissions every month. It’s so inspiring and helpful to see great mobile home remodels and makeovers. Today, we are sharing the Scheid’s 1986 double wide makeover in Dallas, Georgia. The Backstory Mike Scheid and his family of Dallas, GA purchased […]
Moving into your new mobile home doesn’t have to be stressful. These tips will help you organize your stuff, pack it easily and efficiently, and make the first night in your new home easier. Of course, it’s best to make preparations beforehand because moving into your new mobile home could take […]
Please welcome Steve Lancaster. He is the founder of a great Facebook group, Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes. I’ve never met a more knowledgeable person when it comes to modern and classic mobile home models. I asked Steve to write about his favorite model of all time, the Fleetwood Festival which is also […]
Today’s article is the first of a new series we’re starting called Ask a Mobile Home Expert. We’ll be covering fixing mobile home venting issues and sewer smells that can occur when your ventilation system isn’t working properly. Since I began Mobile Home Living in 2011, we have published over 500 articles […]
Last month we came clean about our hobby of surfing real estate ads. Turns out, a lot of us daydream about a new home while browsing Zillow and Craigslist. It’s a great way to get decorating ideas for manufactured homes, to see how other people live, and learn more about the housing […]
Awnings are becoming a necessity for mobile homes rather than a luxury. Not only do they add some visual interest to your home but they also provide shade for your doorway or entrance. Different installation systems, including braces and roller blinds, make the process of setting up mobile home doorway awnings […]
When Rich and Sue decided to retire to the California Coast they did it in style. Their modern manufactured home kitchen remodel is gorgeous! Originally from Iowa, the couple dreamed of warm sandy beaches on the California Coast. Unfortunately, the housing prices in California can put the brakes on many people’s dream. […]
Mobile home myths, misinformation, and stereotypes have robbed many people of the opportunity to live in more affordable housing. They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know about Mobile Homes People don’t know what they don’t know about manufactured homes. Last they probably heard were these homes are dangerous death traps and […]
Decorating a rental home is difficult. Landlords usually have a list of restrictions so you have to get creative. You don’t have to make permanent changes to have a stylish home. Thanks to new products it’s easier than ever before to make your home gorgeous. Below are a few of our favorite ideas for […]
Here at Mobile Home Living, we have featured many Paradise Cove Homes. Known as the most expensive mobile home park in America, this park is home to some of the most amazing mobile homes around! Rachel Ashwell’s home is no exception! Featured on My Domaine blog we just had to share […]
If you like the popular primitive country style you are going to love this double wide’s DIY rustic cabin makeover! When George and Donna first purchased their 1990 Horton double wide they had plans to flip it and then buy a traditional site-built home with the proceeds. That plan changed after […]