The manufactured housing industry has seen many great innovations over the last century. Since the first mobile home rolled off the assembly line we’ve seen homes get longer, wider, and more structurally sound. New companies with better ideas, using modern materials and more efficient methods of building, have allowed factory-built homes to become the well-built, energy efficient family dwellings we […]
File an insurance claim quickly and efficiently with these tips from Rachel Hernandez! Unexpected things happen. Perhaps a tree falls on your roof? Or, a hurricane damages your windows? Or even worse, your manufactured home catches on fire? What do you do next? In these types of situations, many people panic. […]
1953 mobile homes. were so cool! Here’s a video I put together with an alphabetized list of the most popular mobile home builders in 1953. The images were pulled from the 1953 Mobile Homes Yearbook published by the Trailer Coach Manufacturers Association. Enjoy! Can’t get enough of Vintage Mobile […]
In this article, you will learn about the numerous lending programs available to manufactured homeowners for home improvement loans and purchases. We’ll cover 18 separate loan and grant programs plus additional ways you can finance a home remodel. The majority of the programs mentioned are insured, or backed, by the federal government. Grants you don’t pay […]
Technology is awesome! The computer, tablet, or phone that you’re reading this article on has more power and technology within it than they used to get to the moon (or so I’ve heard). Technology simplifies our lives and provides convenience. Why not use that power it to make your home run smoother […]
To celebrate Earth Day, we created this info-graphic that details all the great ways manufactured homes are earth friendly. Related: Are Evergreen Eco Homes the Future of Manufactured Homes? Manufactured Homes: Affordable, Energy Efficient Homes Since the beginning, manufactured homes have been leading the way energy efficient housing. Their dedication to green technology […]
Buying an older single wide manufactured home and remodeling it as your budget allows is a great way to live debt-free. The sky is the limit with single wide remodeling and the homes below prove it! Related: Planning a Stress-Free Home Remodel. Finding a used manufactured home that has been maintained properly […]
There are a lot of reasons Airstreams became the most iconic and well-known campers in American history. Airstreams are a perfect example of American ingenuity. Their unique shape paired with near perfect material choices and impeccable design make the Airstream the beloved machines they are today. These awesome Airstream interiors will […]
As the creator of Mobile Home Living, it’s obvious that I’m an advocate of factory-built homes. Over the last 3.5 years I hope I’ve made it clear that while I love the homes, I’m not a fan of the manufactured home industry at all. I feel there’s a lot of room for […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories were created on my mommaw’s front porch. Her house sat low in the valley on the left side of a long hollow in southern West Virginia. We would watch the deer and turkeys forage for food in the creek between the mountains. Birds would build nests […]
Buying an affordable home and turning it into a true dream home is what Mobile and Manufactured Home Living is all about and this manufactured home remodel is a perfect example of that! The McCormacks bought their 2002 Spirit manufactured home in 2009. The 2200 sq ft home has a great view […]
There’s not a lot of resources available for mobile homeowners. Of course, there’s a few websites and online forums that focus on mobile home repairs or remodels (like Mobile Home Living) but when it comes to books and manuals there’s only a handful of mobile home repair books available. A handful is actually an […]
You’re gonna love this farmhouse inspired single wide manufactured home makeover! Amy K. and her family have live in this 1995 Florida single wide for four years. They moved into the manufactured home temporarily after putting their site-built home in South Carolina on the market. After living in the home for a short […]
There’s been a couple of homes featured here on MHL that were bought as a foreclosure. These were nice manufactured homes purchased at very attractive prices. Naturally, I wanted to learn more about the whole process. It’s depressing to think about a family losing their manufactured home to foreclosure and I certainly don’t want to […]