This is a collection of helpful manufactured home resources for homeowners and buyers. Popular articles include how to find mobile home parts and supplies, 27 manufactured home builders you should know about, and our directory of mobile home manuals.
If someone is new to Mobile Home Living and has never been around a factory-built home they probably don’t know what they don’t know. While mobile homes are remarkably similar to site-built homes, there are still differences. For example, financing and installation are more complex but the plumbing is more simplified. Every one of these …
Living in a mobile home changed my life for the better. It allowed us a chance to live stylishly while still saving money for a down payment on a larger home. Needless to say, we’re big advocates for mobile home living! However, buying a mobile home, especially a used home, can be a stressful situation. …
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Mobile home patio covers or deck covers can add value to your home and increase comfort and living space at a very reasonable price of around $8 per square foot. Mobile home carports are also smart additions, especially if you live in an area with hot summers or snow-filled winters. The shade can keep the …
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Buying a mobile home in Utah is as complicated as any other state. Mostly, because they are treated as automobiles. Buying a mobile home in any state can sometimes be an overwhelming process. In this article, we share resources and information that can help anyone buy a mobile home in Utah. Tips for Buying a …
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Buying a mobile home in California is a bit more complex than other states due to two reasons: a wide variety of regulations and a wild real estate market. California is not a cheap place to live but it’s considered a paradise for good reason. The weather is near perfect and jobs are plentiful so …
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Good parks offer amenities for their tenants like well-manicured surroundings, play areas, and pools. They must ensure the property is safe and that utilities are functioning while offering fair lot rents that don’t increase every year for no good reason. In return, tenants promise to pay their monthly rent on time and follow the rules …
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 …
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 …
The manufactured home installation process is complex – more so than most people realize. It’s so complex that manufactured home site-prep and land development must be done by professionals that have been trained, licensed, and bonded in most states. A properly prepared lot is critical for a long-lasting healthy manufactured home. Manufactured Home Sites are …
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In the US, 42 states still use a certificate of title for manufactured homes, just like they do for cars. The biggest problem with mobile home titles as that each state handles mobile home titles a bit differently so there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy. In addition, there are many different buying and selling scenarios for mobile homes so …
Mobile Home Living® was created by Crystal Adkins in 2011 after buying a 1978 single wide in Southern West Virginia. There are over 675 articles about mobile and manufactured homes decorating, remodeling, repair, and buying a home. She wholeheartedly believes that living beautifully doesn’t have to mean living large or expensively.
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