Today we are looking at info you might need when buying a mobile home in Nevada. Did you know that Nevada is one of the best places in the United States to retire? It’s no surprise that over 35% of their population over age 65. With no personal income tax and […]
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. […]
If you’ve ever read the government published pamphlets about a mobile home underbelly or how to repair a mobile home belly board you’ll quickly notice that they aren’t particularly worried about cost. Every recommendation usually ends with ‘hire a professional.’ Unfortunately, regular mobile homeowners have budgets and we can’t just call up […]
One of our previous featured homeowners changed the look of her interior doors and I was inspired to find more mobile home door repairs and makeover ideas. In this article, we cover a few different mobile home door repairs to fix noisy hinges, broken doorknobs, and sticking doors. We also show […]
I’ve been holding on to this patriotic manufactured home for a couple of months and it’s been killing me! I knew it would be better to save for the 4th so I patiently waited. I’m so excited to share this home! This double wide exterior is perfectly patriotic but the kitchen […]
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 […]
Desirée and Todd are the proud owners of this 1988 Fuqua double wide manufactured home in Venice, Florida. Desirée had never been around a mobile home before and admits to having a negative opinion of them. She can remember half-joking with her husband that she would live in a mobile home […]
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 […]
Mobile homes become unlevel for many reasons. They can settle into the ground due to excessive moisture, experience ground heave, or can have damaged shims, or wedges. Loose and broken wedges are common, especially if non-treated or softwood was used. Re-leveling a mobile home does exactly what it says, it re-levels […]
Mobile home ceilings are a popular topic amongst homeowners. They play a major impact in every room so it’s important that they look great. We’ve already covered how to paint mobile home ceilings so in this article we cover the different designs of gypsum ceiling panels and how to buy replacement […]
Life really is better in flip flops! Meet Ellen and Alex Birdwell and their colorful coastal mobile home. The newly retired couple turned a 1981 Nobility double wide into the ultimate beach house by adding color and whimsy over a foundation of classic coastal design. It’s a unique and fun home […]
This romantic shabby chic mobile home is worthy of a chapter in Rachel Ashwell’s next shabby chic decorating book. Rita, today’s featured homeowner, has mastered the shabby chic style that made the interior designer famous. Rachel Ashwell started her home furnishings brand ‘Shabby Chic’ in 1989 and home decor hasn’t been […]
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. […]
This editorial is a rebuttal to an article I found on Pinterest titled, ‘The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home (Under Any Circumstance).’ Remember how you felt when someone else picked on your best friend in school? It was OK for you to pick on her because that’s your best […]