When a home’s roof begins to fail or needs an upgrade, the owners have two choices; a complete mobile home roof replacement or a mobile home roof over. A mobile home roof over involves placing a new roof or roofing material over your existing roof. There’s little to no material removed and that […]
Mobile Home Repair
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Guy Bonin has always been a bit of a handyman. That’s probably why his friends gave him this an old single wide. They knew he could do something with it and he certainly didn’t disappoint because this 1979 single wide transformation is awesome! Guy’s 1979 single wide transformation started out like […]
Mobile homes are an inexpensive and efficient place to live for individuals and families alike. However, despite their many benefits and affordability, older mobile homes aren’t always so efficient when it comes to home energy needs. Here are a few upgrades that will help reduce mobile home heating costs. A mobile […]
Just like a site-built home, a mobile home needs routine maintenance and inspections to keep it in top shape. The following mobile home maintenance tips can help you keep your home healthy and beautiful. Mobile homes are pre-fabricated structures that were built in a factory before July, 1978. We love factory built homes because they are less […]
Recently, I have received a couple of emails asking about mobile home steps and smaller porches or platforms. While we do have a couple of popular articles titled 45 Great Manufactured Home Porch Designs and 9 Beautiful Manufactured Home Porch Ideas, they cover larger decks and porches. This article will focus on mobile home steps or […]
Luxury vinyl tile is a hot new trend in home decor and design but can you use vinyl tile in manufactured homes and Should you? Yes and Yes! Flooring plays a huge factor in home decor, energy efficiency, and comfort. It can completely change the look of a room and help reduce your heating […]
Cedar siding on manufactured homes is a popular trend. Today, we’re going to feature a great manufactured home makeover project using reclaimed cedar siding at a cost of less than $500.00. You’re gonna love it! We’ll share some helpful tips and links about cedar siding, too. Using Reclaimed Cedar Siding on Manufactured Homes Roland […]
These simple mobile home improvement projects create a huge impact but are easy enough to do yourself. As a mobile homeowner, you always want your house to look its best inside and out. This is why, from time to time, it’s important to take stock of the condition of your mobile home and determine […]
This complete double wide remodel is amazing! Jim and Deborah Welch paid $37,000 for their standard 1991 model double wide. but it didn’t stay that way for long. After 25 years of updates and upgrades they now have a home that will leave you speechless. This home is a perfect example of what can be achieved […]
This charming manufactured home kitchen update only cost $600! In the charming town of Westport, Indiana sits a 1996 Dutch double wide with a modern new kitchen. Over the years, the 2011 square foot manufactured home has been getting updates and additions to fit the family’s needs. In 2015, the family thought it was time […]
Mobile home bathroom remodels can be difficult. There are several different types of faucets, sinks, counters, toilets, and bathtubs. The choices are endless! Do you need a pedestal sink or a floating sink? Should you buy a center set faucet or a wall mounted? Do you need to special order your bathtub? We’ve produced this mobile home bathroom […]
Our new contributor, Pam Willis, writes how her family weathered the economic collapse. Choosing to buy a manufactured home on several beautiful acres has allowed them a second chance at home ownership. The housing crash affected millions of families in the US. By the end of 2010, almost a quarter of all homeowners with a […]
We’re so proud to share another great DIY mobile home transformation! Judy and Michael Gutierrez wanted to be closer to their son and granddaughter in Santa Rosa, California. They found a 1968 International Newport Single Wide (12’ X 16’), with an addition, in an older mobile home park in Santa Rosa […]
Meet Pam Willis, a fellow homeowner in the process of updating her vintage mobile home. We are honored to have her contribute to MHL! Today, she discusses her experience with a Federal Pacific Electric Panels (breaker box). These panels were used extensively between 1950 and 1990. Federal Pacific Electric Panels Little did we know […]