Better Home and Gardens "Trailer House"

A Trailer House?  Is that what we’re calling it these days? OK I guess you can call a home this cute anything you want! I found this beautiful remodeled mobile home today on Better Homes and Gardens website, BHG.com. They call this gorgeous home a “trailer house” in the article. A trailer house? Who even … Read more

The Retro Retreat: Jeni’s Interview

Jeni Gray’s Retro Retreat. Yesterday we introduced you to Jeni Gray, her blog and her home. She is the writer and publisher of the blog “Huckleberry Hollow” and owner of a lovely mobile home. Her way of life is simple and environmentally friendly. She is wise in the ways of the self sufficient and her … Read more

A Refreshing Single Wide Mobile Home Makeover aka The Retro Retreat

mobile home remodel

Miss Jeni Gray is a woman of many talents and hobbies with a remarkable mobile home. She actively pursues photography, crafting, poetry, blogging and on top of all that she is a complete do-it-yourself enthusiast. She has produced books of her beautiful poetry. Her homestead is a Certified Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary, recording sightings of birds … Read more

The Mobile Home Skirting Guide

Mobile home skirting is absolutely necessary. It hides the structural elements, adds a barrier to keep pipes from freezing, protects the home from wild animals, helps retain heat in the winter, and gives the mobile home a finished look. Mobile home skirting can help maintain an average temperature beneath the home, too. Preventing cold winds, … Read more

Learn More About Mobile Home Insurance

Nearly eight percent of the U.S. population lives in manufactured (mobile) homes, according to the Population Reference Bureau and US Census. While several laws have been enacted over the years to make them safer and more capable of withstanding destructive winds, we will always need insurance. There are several options available for mobile home insurance. … Read more

Inspiring Illustrator’s Single Wide Mobile Home Makeover

This mobile home makeover is the bees knees! All works of art and photos are the property of Becky Schultea. I have recently been introduced to a real-life illustrator with so much talent that it’s almost indescribable really, and the cherry on top is SHE LIVES IN A SINGLE WIDE  HOME too! She also likes … Read more

A Look at European Mobile Homes

European Mobile Homes aka Caravans I’ve always been fascinated with other peoples homes. Since I was knee high to a grasshopper I’ve loved looking at home decor magazines (thanks to my grandmother for always keeping them around for me), visiting homes and watching home related shows. Remember “The Home Show” with the queen of craft … Read more

Mobile Home Stereotypes: Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Mobile Homes

[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] Mobile homes have had it tough, they are judged, misunderstood, stereotyped, labelled negatively and lied about constantly. The mobile home stereotype seems to be the most prominent. When someone uses the words ‘trailer trash’ they are essentially judging 18 million people based on the actions and lives of only a few.  Most … Read more