Month: August 2018 • Mobile Home Living  

Month: August 2018

  • A Quick Guide to Buying a Mobile Home in Alabama

    A Quick Guide to Buying a Mobile Home in Alabama

    Knowing everything you can before making any big purchase is important. That’s why it’s so important to do your homework before buying a mobile home. Knowing how to find reputable dealers, the process of titling your home and where to turn if there is a problem is just some of…

  • 27 Manufactured Home Builders You Should Know About

    27 Manufactured Home Builders You Should Know About

    We’ve lost a lot of manufactured home builders over the last forty years. In 1977, there were 577 plants building manufactured homes. By 1992, the number was 286 factories and it just kept decreasing. By 2007, we had 79 manufactured home builders running 183 production lines across the country. John…

  • Exploring Double Wide Manufactured Home Designs: The La Sierra

    Exploring Double Wide Manufactured Home Designs: The La Sierra

    We like exploring all the different double wide manufactured home designs available on the market today. Manufactured homes can be customized extensively but it’s important that you chose the right manufactured home model to begin with. Once you’ve chosen the model that meets your needs best, you can further customize…

  • Buying a Mobile Home in Oregon

    Buying a Mobile Home in Oregon

    Every week our attention turns to another state across the country and the resources needed to buy a mobile home in that state. Last week it was all about Buying a Mobile Home in Delaware, and this week our focus is on the resources for potential homeowners when Buying a…

  • Where and How to Find Vintage Travel Trailers For Sale

    Where and How to Find Vintage Travel Trailers For Sale

    Trying to find vintage travel trailers for sale? In this article, we’ll show you our 12 favorite websites that have vintage travel trailers for sale and an arsenal of free tools that will help you search for your favorite vintage trailers.  You don’t have to look on eBay or Craigslist every…

  • Complete Pallet Guide (with 80 Unique Pallet Projects)

    Complete Pallet Guide (with 80 Unique Pallet Projects)

    Pallets and mobile homes have a bit in common. Both have unlimited potential and can be turned into something beautiful. Both were once forgotten but have been enjoying a renewed intrest now that people are recognizing their affordability and usefullness. Unfortunately,I knew nothing about pallets until I started researching for this…

  • How One Couple Brightened Up a 1982 Prestige Double Wide

    How One Couple Brightened Up a 1982 Prestige Double Wide

    Linda and her husband recently shared their home transformation with us and we love it!  They gave a 1982 Prestige double wide a whole new look. Name: Linda and her husband. Location: Bradenton, FL. Make and Model of Home: 1982 Prestige Double Wide. The Project: Updating and brightening up their 1982…

  • Mobile Home Living in Delaware

    Mobile Home Living in Delaware

    It always pays to know what resources are available when making a big purchase, especially when it’s your family home. Learn all about mobile home living in Delaware: where to find the best dealer, how to title your mobile home, and other important statistics and information. If you missed last…

  • Mobile Home Decorating Ideas for Every Room in the House

    Mobile Home Decorating Ideas for Every Room in the House

    Common design complaints from mobile home owners are the vinyl-coated walls, laminated cabinetry, and the ceilings. We’ll show you how a professional interior designer conquers each of these issues and share some great mobile home decorating ideas for every room. Each and every room has the potential to shine in…

  • Spotlight on Spartan Carousel Travel Trailers

    Spotlight on Spartan Carousel Travel Trailers

    The Spartan Carousel is one of our favorite vintage mobile home models. From the abundance of windows, the cool skylight, and the round kitchen they are everything we hold dear in a vintage trailer design.  Finding one of these beauties is rare, but finding three to share with you, is a…

  • Buying a Mobile Home in Missouri

    Buying a Mobile Home in Missouri

    It’s been an interesting few weeks, taking a look at what buying a mobile home looks like in the 50 states. Last week, our concentration was on Buying a Mobile Home in Tennessee, and this week its all about Buying a Mobile Home in Missouri. Missouri Mobile Home Statistics According…

  • The Latest in Our Manufactured Home Design Series: The Abigail

    The Latest in Our Manufactured Home Design Series: The Abigail

    It’s fun to take a look at new home designs and see what the mobile home manufacturers have come up with. This week the latest in our manufactured home design series: The Abigail is in the spotlight. At 1730 square feet, this three bedroom/2 bath mobile home from Clayton Homes is…