Misc

I've been especially tough on Clayton Homes over the last 9 years. In this article, I actually say some very nice things about Clayton Home's new website and then I follow it up with a complaint because I can't let them get a big head on us, now can I? I've complained about Clayton's advertising campaigns, how manufactured homes are financed,…

Over 17 million awesome people living in mobile and homes across the US. Yet, there are very few books, magazines, or television shows that cater specifically to us. Campers and RVs have tons of cool books and magazines. Mobile homeowners are lucky if we get a decent owner's manual after buying a $75K home. I've certainly never seen a children's…

Do you know what really burns my britches? This idea that every homeowner has unlimited time, money, knowledge, and energy to dedicate to home improvement and repair. There's an expectation of perfection in the construction world, especially online. If a homeowner can't improve or repair their home exactly like the master carpenter…

If you are like us you have been working to organize your mobile home while being stuck at home these last few months. So of course we have been saving tons of pins to our Pinterest account with all sorts of simple ideas. With that in mind, we are sharing all the ways we have found to organize every room in your mobile home, from the laundry room…

When I started Mobile Home Living I figured it would be a simple blog with beautiful mobile home tours along with remodeling ideas and repair help from experienced mobile homeowners. But it evolved into far more than that. Mobile Home Living and our Facebook group are a positive, judgment-free community where regular people can share their…

If you like vintage mobile homes you probably know all about the classic movie The Long, Long Trailer. It stars the funniest red-head that ever lived, Mrs. Lucille Ball, and her handsome husband, Desi Arnaz. The movie is a lot like the couple's popular TV show, I love Lucy. Both are about a couple that gets into all kinds of shenanigans thanks…

The 1930's gave us plenty of good books about vintage mobile homes. These small little homes being pulled by fancy new automobiles gave both professional and amateur writers something to write about. Those that had the money could travel about the country with their home trailing right behind. The automobile and those accompanied palaces were,…

We are all guilty of it. Holding onto something because we may need it, or it has sentimental value, or it MIGHT fit one day down the road. But, Spring is in the air and what better time is there for some simple tips to declutter your mobile home. With these awesome ideas we found on Pinterest you can declutter your mobile home and your life (and…

A few years ago we discovered this amazing mobile home artist, Marisa Murrow, online and shared some of her amazing work with you. If you missed the original article, you can find it here: Mobile Home Art by Marisa Murrow. Today we wanted to learn a little more about Marisa and share some of her latest work with you and let you know how you can get…

Mobile home living has a lot of advantages. For one, it’s far cheaper than owning and maintaining a traditional house. Like any home though, mobile homes are susceptible to pest problems, that's why we have put together these mobile home pest control tips. If you missed our previous article, here are some more tips for mobile home pest…

We have all seen the recent articles about the "Tiny Home Movement" and how popular downsizing and a more minimalistic approach is right now. If you aren't sure what the tiny home movement is, we found this interesting article that explains it fairly well. We've also included this great video of some of the most incredible tiny homes ever!…

Flipping a mobile home can be a profitable project. Flipping is the act of buying a property that has seen better days with the sole intention of updating and selling it at a profit. Remember, flipping is a 'make you or break you' kind of project and while it can net you a nice little profit, it isn't for the inexperienced. When Chris, an…