A collection of helpful manufactured home resources for homeowners and buyers.
This week in our ask a mobile home expert series we are going to cover general maintenance questions about a mobile home. Not all home improvement and repair issues fit into a single topic. These questions concern leveling a mobile home, drywall, closet doors, skirting for a mobile home, and adding a heavy island in … Read more
In this article, we will attempt to compare a shipping container home to a manufactured home. Naturally, I have a strong opinion about manufactured homes but I’ll do my best to keep neutral in this article. Browsing the web for manufactured home remodels lead me to an article about a couple in Louisiana that took … Read more
Pat didn’t want much. Close to retiring after decades of working, she was ready to leave the noisy congested city and relax in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. She dreamed of a small single wide and just enough yard for a garden. She figured it couldn’t be too difficult to do; People buy and install manufactured homes … Read more
These smart upgrades to make when buying a new manufactured home will get you the best home for the best price. We’ll help you understand where to spend your money so that you get quality home at a fair price. Buying a new home is a complex, stressful, and exciting ordeal. In this article, we … Read more
Moving into your new mobile home doesn’t have to be stressful. These tips will help you organize your stuff, pack it easily and efficiently, and make the first night in your new home easier. Of course, it’s best to make preparations beforehand because moving into your new mobile home could take weeks or even months … Read more
Please welcome Steve Lancaster. He is the founder of a great Facebook group, Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes. I’ve never met a more knowledgeable person when it comes to modern and classic mobile home models. I asked Steve to write about his favorite model of all time, the Fleetwood Festival which is also known as the Fleetwood … Read more
Awnings are becoming a necessity for mobile homes rather than a luxury. Not only do they add some visual interest to your home but they also provide shade for your doorway or entrance. Different installation systems, including braces and roller blinds, make the process of setting up mobile home doorway awnings that much easier. There … Read more
Mobile home myths, misinformation, and stereotypes have robbed many people of the opportunity to live in more affordable housing. They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know about Mobile Homes People don’t know what they don’t know about manufactured homes. Last they probably heard were these homes are dangerous death traps and only poor people and … Read more
Who didn’t love playing with Lego® Bricks as a child? I know I certainly did and my boys especially loved them. That’s why when we saw this Pacemaker Tri-Level Vintage Mobile Home Made from Legos® we knew we had to share! Tri-Level Pacemaker – Vintage Mobile Home Made from Legos® Kenneth Dirks of Nebraska and his … Read more
Storage is one of those things you never really think about until you don’t have enough of it. But these ideas for smart storage solutions for small homes will make you want to make the most of your space for sure! Related: Inexpensive Ways to Organize Your Manufactured Home. I’ve learned a lot since we bought … Read more