Hello! I'm Crystal and I created Mobile Home Living® in 2011. I hope Mobile Home Living is an inspiring and informative resource for you. Please consider letting me feature your mobile home remodels, DIY projects, and makeovers. There aren't enough resources for us mobile home owners online and I want to change that! Thank you!
In April of 2012, I shared an article about a colorful single wide makeover that Better Home & Gardens featured on their site. This was a big deal to me since there wasn’t a whole lot of mobile homes being featured in national home decorating …
Ugly-Duckling Trailer House Gets Colorful Single Wide Makeover Read More »
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 …
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 …
3 Remedies for Yellowing Bathtubs in a Mobile Home Read More »
One of the most popular questions we get in our Facebook group, Mobile Home Living: Remodels and Repairs are about removing walls in mobile homes. Many manufactured homes have half pony walls, weirdly designed built-ins, and oddly angled walls that separate living areas. Removing walls …
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 …
1985 Skyline Double Wide Gets Fresh Coastal Farmhouse Remodel Read More »
It’s rare to have so many before and after images to show the clear progression of this 1985 Liberty Single Wide Mobile Home Remodel so I’m especially excited. Justin and Sarah Wartick lives in Oklahoma and purchased a 1985 Liberty single wide that had seen …
Debt-Free and Dreamy 1985 Liberty Single Wide Mobile Home Remodel Read More »
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 …
The Best Self-Supported Mobile Home Roof Over Designs Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
5 Issues You’ll Need to Consider When Buying a Pre-owned Mobile Home Read More »
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 …