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    Questions About Removing Walls in a Mobile Home

    ByKim Alley August 25, 2017February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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    Ask an Expert Questions about Replacing Floors in Mobile Homes

    ByKim Alley August 18, 2017March 21, 2018 Updated onMarch 21, 2018 Helpful Information and Resources, Mobile Home Repair

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    Smart Home Security Options for Your Mobile Home

    ByKim Alley August 14, 2017June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Helpful Information and Resources, Mobile Home Repair

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    General Maintenance Questions about a Mobile Home

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    ByKim Alley August 4, 2017June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Decorating Ideas, Mobile Home Repair

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    5 Top Questions about Removing Battens from Vinyl-Coated Wallboards

    ByKim Alley July 28, 2017June 5, 2026 Updated onJune 5, 2026 Mobile Home Repair

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    Should You Buy an Older Mobile Home and Remodel It?

    ByCrystal Adkins July 22, 2017February 22, 2026 Updated onFebruary 22, 2026 Before and After Makeovers, Buying and Selling, Mobile Home Repair

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    4 General Questions about Mobile Home Additions

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    Mobile Home Doorway Awnings: Cooling Your Home in Style

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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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