We’ve lost a lot of manufactured home builders over the last forty years. In 1977, there were 577 plants building manufactured homes. By 1992, the number had halved to 286 factories. John Grissim, author of the popular Grissim Ratings Guide to Manufactured Homes, states that in 2007 there were only 79 manufactured home builders running 183 … Read more
We like exploring all the different double wide manufactured home designs available on the market today. Manufactured homes can be customized extensively but it’s important that you chose the right manufactured home model to begin with. Once you’ve chosen the model that meets your needs best, you can further customize the manufactured home within the … Read more
Every week our attention turns to another state across the country and the resources needed to buy a mobile home in that state. Last week it was all about Buying a Mobile Home in Delaware, and this week our focus is on the resources for potential homeowners when Buying a Mobile Home in Oregon. The … Read more
Trying to find vintage travel trailers for sale? In this article, we’ll show you our 12 favorite websites that have vintage travel trailers for sale and an arsenal of free tools that will help you search for your favorite vintage trailers. You don’t have to look on eBay or Craigslist every day, you don’t have to … Read more
When I searched online for industrial rustic entryway tables I fell in love with one that was made from a pallet. I was hooked and started collecting pallet project ideas that eventually turned into this collection of 80 awesome pallet projects that are budget friendly. There are a couple of pallet projects below that are … Read more
Linda and her husband recently shared their home transformation with us and we love it! They gave a 1982 Prestige double wide a whole new look. Name: Linda and her husband. Location: Bradenton, FL. Make and Model of Home: 1982 Prestige Double Wide. The Project: Updating and brightening up their 1982 Prestige double wide. Deciding … Read more
It always pays to know what resources are available when making a big purchase. Especially when it’s your family home! From where to find the best dealer, to how to title your home, our series continues this week with a look a Buying a mobile home in Delaware. If you missed last week’s installment, Buying a … Read more
Common design complaints from mobile home owners are vinyl-coated walls, laminated cabinetry, and low side walls and ceilings. We’ll show you how a professional interior designer conquers these issues with tons of great mobile home decorating ideas for every room. We’ll go through each room and share all the great mobile home decorating … Read more
The Spartan Carousel is one of our favorite vintage mobile home models. From the abundance of windows, the cool skylight, and the round kitchen they are everything we hold dear in a vintage trailer design. Finding one of these beauties is rare, but finding three to share with you, is a special treat! Related: Landing the … Read more
It’s been an interesting few weeks, taking a look at what buying a mobile home looks like in the 50 states. Last week, our concentration was on Buying a Mobile Home in Tennessee, and this week its all about Buying a Mobile Home in Missouri. Missouri Mobile Home Statistics According to the US Census, over … Read more