1991 Fleetwood Triple Wide Remodel
Jim and Connie Fickel first became manufactured homeowners in 2010. Before that, they had only lived in site-built homes. And like so many other stories we’ve shared over the years, the 2008 recession hit the …
Our 5 Favorite Single Wides for Sale (april ’19)
This month’s 5 favorite single wide mobile homes for sale come from sites such as Craigslist, Zillow, and our friend Steve’s facebook groups, Manufactured Housing and Manufactured Housing and Mobile Homes. We’ve chosen homes from …
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17 Odd Mobile Home Park Rules
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 …
How to Repair and Paint Mobile Home Cabinets
Most mobile home cabinets are typically made with MDF that is wrapped or covered with one of four materials: paper, laminate or melamine, Thermofoil, and veneer. In this article, we show you how to repair …
15 Affordable Farmhouse Light Fixtures Perfect for Low Ceilings
Don’t let a low ceiling stop you from adding fabulous lighting into your home! Most mobile homes have 7-foot ceilings. Even with vaulted ceilings in doublewides, you still usually only have a 9 ft ceiling …
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Ugly-Duckling Trailer House Gets Colorful Single Wide Makeover
In April of 2012, I shared an article about a colorful single wide makeover that Better Home & Gardens featured on their site. This was a big deal to me since there wasn’t a whole …
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1997 Clayton Double Wide Gets Gorgeous Farmhouse Makeover
Ashley James lives in a small town called Maryville, TN with her husband Austin, and their 8-month-old baby girl, Lainey Drew. The James family owns a 1997 Clayton double wide and Ashley has been busy …
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3 Remedies for Yellowing Bathtubs
If you own an older mobile home chances are you have a yellow bathtub. We’re not just talking about tubs with stains or grime buildup, we are talking about the bathtub itself, or the material …
Can You Remove Walls in a Mobile Home?
One of the most popular questions we get in our Facebook group, Mobile Home Living: Remodels and Repairs are about removing walls in mobile homes. Many manufactured homes have half pony walls, weirdly designed built-ins, …
1985 Skyline Double Wide Gets Fresh Coastal Farmhouse Remodel
Sally Roberts and her husband Glenn have a rather odd definition of retirement. For most, retiring means golfing and relaxing by the pool but that’s not how this couple rolls. Glenn is a retired superintendent …
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Amazing Before and After Mobile Home Remodel
This is a truly amazing before and after mobile home remodel. Justin and Sarah Wartick lives in Oklahoma and purchased a 1985 Liberty single wide that had seen better days. The condition of the home …
The Best Self-Supported Mobile Home Roof Over Designs
If you own an older mobile home with a flat roof, chances are you will need to replace the roof sooner rather than later. In this article, we will help you understand self-supported mobile home …
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