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  • 1978 Double Wide Kitchen Remodel
    Double Wides Mobile Home Repair Remodeling Ideas

    1978 Double Wide Kitchen Remodel

    ByCrystal Adkins May 3, 2013June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Double Wides, Mobile Home Repair, Remodeling Ideas

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    Mobile Home Security

    ByCrystal Adkins September 26, 2012April 20, 2018 Updated onApril 20, 2018 Mobile Home Repair

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  • 35 Money Saving Tips to Reduce Your Electrical Bill
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    35 Money Saving Tips to Reduce Your Electrical Bill

    ByCrystal Adkins September 18, 2012April 20, 2018 Updated onApril 20, 2018 Helpful Information and Resources, Mobile Home Repair

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    How to Find and Repair Leaks on Mobile Home Roofs

    ByCrystal Adkins August 2, 2012June 15, 2026 Updated onJune 15, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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  • Simple Fixes for Common Appliance Problems
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    Simple Fixes for Common Appliance Problems

    ByCrystal Adkins July 28, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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  • 5 Clever Storage Solutions For Your Home
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    5 Clever Storage Solutions For Your Home

    ByCrystal Adkins July 17, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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    3 Online Tools for Remodeling and Decorating

    ByCrystal Adkins June 12, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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  • 10 Affordable and Green Tips For Remodeling Your Mobile Home
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    10 Affordable and Green Tips For Remodeling Your Mobile Home

    ByCrystal Adkins June 7, 2012September 29, 2017 Updated onSeptember 29, 2017 Mobile Home Repair

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  • Manufactured Home Safety Inspection Checklist
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    Manufactured Home Safety Inspection Checklist

    ByCrystal Adkins May 20, 2012February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling, Mobile Home Repair

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  • The Mobile Home Skirting Guide
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    The Mobile Home Skirting Guide

    ByCrystal Adkins April 17, 2012June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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    Energy Star Tax Savings for Mobile Homes

    ByCrystal Adkins February 7, 2012February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Buying and Selling, Mobile Home Repair

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FAQ about Factory-Built

What is a Mobile Home?

The term mobile home refers to homes built on a steel chassis inside a factory before June 15, 1976, when the federal HUD Code took effect.

What is a Manufactured Home?

A manufactured home is a home built on a steel chassis in a factory after June 15, 1976 and meets the federal HUD Code for construction, safety, and durability.

So, what exactly is the HUD Code?

The HUD Code is the federal standard that regulates manufactured home construction, safety, and quality. It increased the construction quality and safety standards of all factory-built homes in the US.

Wait, how many Americans live in factory-built homes?

Nearly 22 million people live in a factory-built home in the United States. Yes, really! 22 million yet we have no books, magazines, or TV shows specifically for our homes. Mobile Home Living is changing that soon though. Stay tuned!

How Many Mobile Home Parks Are in the U.S.?

An estimated 44,000 to 50,000 mobile home parks operate across the U.S.

Can Manufactured Homes Appreciate in Value?

Yes, manufactured homes can appreciate, especially when they are placed on owned land and classified as real property.

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