Accent Walls 101 Accent walls are a great way to add a little punch to your home! They narrow the visitor’s focus and states what the room is all about in single glance. What is an Accent Wall? First things first, an accent wall is a wall that is different from the other […]
Pam, our wonderful new MHL contributor and fellow mobile homeowner, shares her beautiful budget-friendly mobile home kitchen makeover. You can see her kitchen backsplash tile board makeover here and her kitchen ceiling fan makeover here. When we moved into our 1975 Single Wide Marshfield Mobile Home, the previous owners had already made some […]
Our new contributor, Pam Willis, writes how her family weathered the economic collapse. Choosing to buy a manufactured home on several beautiful acres has allowed them a second chance at home ownership. The housing crash affected millions of families in the US. By the end of 2010, almost a quarter of all homeowners with a […]
We’re so proud to share another great DIY mobile home transformation! Judy and Michael Gutierrez wanted to be closer to their son and granddaughter in Santa Rosa, California. They found a 1968 International Newport Single Wide (12’ X 16’), with an addition, in an older mobile home park in Santa Rosa […]
Pam Willis, Mobile Home Living’s newest contributor, has been busy remodeling her 1975 single wide mobile home in rural Wisconsin. You can see her ceiling fan face lift project here, and her creative tile board back splash makeover here, and her experience with Federal Pacific electric panels. This time she is tackling her […]
Need cheap backsplash ideas? Have laminated tileboard paneling in your home that you’d like to update? Here’s how painting tileboard panels can give your room a fresh new look! What is Tileboard? Tileboard is an affordable and widely available in most home improvement stores. It’s made of high-density fiberboard with a […]
These awesome RV deck design ideas are perfect for any make or model! From traditional arts and crafts style to sleek and modern, you’ll find an RV deck design that suits you and your needs. You’ll also learn how to build a floating RV deck quickly and easily. RV’s are a smart […]
I painted my mobile home’s kitchen cabinets and backsplash last year. However, the look of the ceiling fan after the kitchen makeover was bugging me. Those dark brown, fake wood blades just didn’t fit in. As seniors on a fixed income, hubby and I have to decide where we spend our remodeling […]
Meet Pam Willis, a fellow homeowner in the process of updating her vintage mobile home. We are honored to have her contribute to MHL! Today, she discusses her experience with a Federal Pacific Electric Panels (breaker box). These panels were used extensively between 1950 and 1990. Federal Pacific Electric Panels Little did we know […]
Spring is a great time to freshen up your mobile home bedrooms. Heavier curtains can be replaced with light laces and sheers. Comforters and pillows can go from warm flannel to colorful cottons. More drastic bedroom makeovers can include painting and laying new flooring. After a good spring cleaning is a […]
This mobile home renovation is awe-inspiring! In January 2013, Scott and Connie Winebarger moved a 1981 Commodore single wide onto their property in Ronda, NC and quickly began a mobile home renovation like none we’ve ever seen. Read this if you are Trying to Decide Whether to Buy an Older Mobile […]
This 1994 Safari Continental RV remodel is amazing! It has a perfect combination of function and style. Living Free and Simple Lacy and Cliff Young did what so many of us have done or plan to do – they said goodbye to debt and hello to freedom. They decided to sell everything they owned and buy an […]
It seems that camper remodels and makeovers are getting more popular by the day. The following camper remodels and makeovers below show the remarkable potential these magnificent little houses on wheels have. 1968 Airstream Safari The first camper restoration we’ll be swooning over is the 20 foot 1968 Airstream Safari. […]
A Bi-Level Mobile Home is a favorite among vintage mobile home fans. Their great use of space and unique floor plans were ahead of their time. Stewart Bi-Level Mobile Home This restored Stewart Bi-Level Mobile Home is a beauty! Unfortunately, the park it’s located in closed in January and the owners needed […]