As we’ve previously mentioned, manufactured homes are very much a ‘get what you pay for’ product and that’s the beauty of them. You can buy the most basic model offered and fix it up to your exact liking or you can spend more and get the latest bells and whistles that the builder offers. These 10…
Anyone in the process of buying or selling a manufactured home needs to invest in a manufactured home inspection. Admittedly, home buyers will likely get the most benefit from an inspection, but they can be just as beneficial to a seller. Buying a mobile home is a tedious process, especially if you are doing…
A couple of months ago one of our readers, Chuck, shared with us A Jaw-Dropping Mobile Home Kitchen Upgrade. But before Chuck updated his kitchen, he had remodeled his mobile home bathroom. Thankfully, he has decided to share this mobile home bathroom before and after with us as well! Name: Chuck Location: Florida Make and model…
One of our favorite things to do here at Mobile Home Living is to showcase mobile homes that have been remodeled and given new life. Our friend Steve, from the Facebook page Manufactured Housing, turned us onto this updated single wide that is a perfect example of the unlimited potential a mobile home can have….
Name: Kelly and Frank. Location: Oregon. Make and Model of Home: 1978 Camelot Double Wide. The Project: Total Remodel. Their Story Kelly and Frank, who live in California, were on a road trip a couple of years ago visiting their son. During a stop in Oregon, they totally fell in love with the area but found housing costs…
Water is one of the most damaging forces on earth and can destroy a home quickly or slowly. Repairing water damage in homes is a multimillion dollar industry in the US. Instead of having to repair water damage after it occurs, this article will help you understand moisture problems in manufactured homes. HUD produces some…
It doesn’t take much effort to find some truly terrible stories about a family getting ripped off by a home improvement professional. When you add mobile homes into the equation it gets even easier to find horror stories. This article, How to Hire Mobile Home Contractors Without Getting Ripped Off, will help you learn how…
Karen, of North Carolina, is one of the reasons we started featuring remodeled homes here at Mobile Home Living. Not only do we love to share remodeling ideas but we also love to give a pat on the back to a homeowner who deserves it. Karen’s journey to restore her 1986 single wide is definitely…
Buying and installing mobile home skirting is an absolute necessity for a manufactured home. However, there is so much to know about buying mobile home skirting. How much skirting do I need? What kind of skirting is best for my home? Isn’t vinyl skirting always the best choice? Why should I consider faux rock skirting? To make…
Bathrooms are an awkward space to design. It’s hard to make a toilet look stylish, so we found four great ideas to update your mobile home bathroom. Let’s show those powder rooms some love! Related: Laundry Room update ideas that we love! Mirror Mirror on the Wall His and her sinks have made mornings easier for…
There have been a ton of great Craigslist mobile homes for sale lately! Scrolling through sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Craigslist is a hobby of mine. I love to see how other people live and decorate their homes (maybe I’m just weird?). You can get a lot of mobile home decorating inspiration and remodeling ideas…
Flipping a mobile home can be a profitable project. Flipping is the act of buying a property that has seen better days with the sole intention of updating and selling it at a profit. Remember, flipping is a ‘make you or break you’ kind of project and while it can net you a nice little…