It’s never too hard to find a few beautiful bargain mobile homes for sale on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. These just happen to be our favorites for May 2019. What makes these homes even more special is their price: all 7 mobile homes cost less than $30,000! Special thanks to our […]
Buying a mobile home in California is a bit more complex than other states due to two reasons: a wide variety of regulations and a wild real estate market. California is not a cheap place to live but it’s considered a paradise for good reason. The weather is near perfect and […]
We get a lot of questions about washing machines drainage issues. Gurgling, smells, and slow drainage are common because as much as I love mobile homes, the plumbing system design could be better. The plumbing system in a mobile home is very similar to a site-built home with only three major […]
Buying a new manufactured home is stressful but exhilarating! There are so many decisions to make. Buyers have to choose the home builder, the right dealer, the best model, the perfect floor plan, and their favorite materials and style. That’s not including financing, insuring, and installing the home. We’ve collected our […]
The owners gave their home a whole new look by opening up a 1978 double wide kitchen. This is a great example of how a single wall modification can completely change the look of your space. There was a time when kitchens were small and separated from the living room. Long […]
These 7 farmhouse double wides are fabulous! One reason the farmhouse style is popular because it’s so affordable, or attainable. Mid-century modern, beachy cottage and even modern traditional decor are expensive, even secondhand items. But you can easily find furniture that’s well-worn and within budget. If you can’t find what you […]
Ever wondered who builds the best manufactured homes or what determines a good factory-built home from a bad one? Manufactured housing experts will always tell you that it’s all about the construction specs. The size and quality of the materials used in a manufactured home is the best determination of its […]
This eclectic farmhouse mobile home remodel is gorgeous! When Angela Chandler inherited an older double wide mobile home on 7 acres in Knoxville, TN, she had no intention of keeping it. She had no intention of keeping her own home either. Angela’s initial plan was to sell the inherited property along […]
A travel trailer was the ultimate accessory for the automobile owner in the early 1930s. Unfortunately, it wasn’t so easy to buy a one. You could build your own trailer or you could pay someone to build one for you but both options were expensive. Thankfully, The Covered Wagon Company changed […]
Just a few short months after starting Mobile Home Living in 2011, I received a Facebook message from Heidi and Tara asking if I’d be interested in sharing their complete 1974 double wide remodel. Naturally, I wanted to share it – this is a gorgeous mobile home! Unfortunately, in 2012 my […]
Mobile home builders are finally coming up with some new ideas for both single and double wide designs. These 4 new manufactured home models are new to the market for Spring 2019 and we think they all look great. Just click on the title of the home to visit the builder’s […]
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 couple hard and forced them to find a less expensive housing choice. Connie explains, “As I […]
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 year for no good reason. In return, tenants promise to pay their monthly rent on time […]