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Ashley James lives in a small town called Maryville, TN with her husband Austin, and their 8-month-old baby girl, Lainey Drew. The James family owns a 1997 Clayton double wide and Ashley has been busy giving the home a gorgeous farmhouse makeover. You are going to love this home! Ashley’s favorite decorating style is a …
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If you own an older mobile home chances are you have a yellow bathtub. We’re not just talking about tubs with stains or grime buildup, we are talking about the bathtub itself, or the material it is comprised of, actually turning yellow. It can happen to bathtubs made of acrylic, ABS, and fiberglass to a …
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Sally Roberts and her husband Glenn have a rather odd definition of retirement. For most, retiring means golfing and relaxing by the pool but that’s not how this couple rolls. Glenn is a retired superintendent for a commercial construction company and Sally owns her own home decor and painted furniture store in their hometown of …
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This is a truly amazing before and after mobile home remodel. Justin and Sarah Wartick lives in Oklahoma and purchased a 1985 Liberty single wide that had seen better days. The condition of the home was dire but the Warticks saw that it was a good structure to build from and wasn’t scared of working …
If you own an older mobile home with a flat roof, chances are you will need to replace the roof sooner rather than later. In this article, we will help you understand self-supported mobile home roof over designs and share examples of how other mobile homeowners are giving their homes a longer lifespan, better energy …
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Many families live in older mobile homes that cost less than $10,000. Choosing an affordable mobile home can be a smart move for those just starting out or those needing to start over. In another country. Meet Christiane and Rich Sallade. They live in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and their mobile home living story is unique: …
1984 Skyline Single Wide Remodel Helps Owner Become US Citizen Read More »
Ready to buy a new manufactured home? The following tips have been cultivated over the last 8 years from books, articles, and personal conversations with industry experts. In this article, you’ll find advice on the best upgrades for a manufactured home and how to negotiate with the dealers to get the best home at the …
Admittedly, I’m not a big fan of mobile home skylights. While they are nice to have, the disadvantages have far outweighed the advantages in my experience. However, I understand that skylights are getting better with modern technology so I’m not ready to write them off completely. In this article, we’ll cover mobile home skylights. We’ll …
There’s more to buying a pre-owned mobile home than many realize. Of course, buying the best home at the best price is important but there are a few more things to consider that may not be so obvious. The following tips will help mobile home buyers have a stress-free home-buying experience. While we can’t cover …
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Most of us started hearing about FEMA trailers shortly after Hurricane Katrina. FEMA had purchased 52,000 travel trailers to house the victims of the nation’s largest natural disaster but they ended up making thousands of their residents sick. The builders of these trailers used cheap composites with extremely high levels of formaldehyde off-gassing levels. Disaster …