The modern mobile home came immediately after the first automobile was introduced. People had been carrying their homes around with them for centuries in the form of carriages, covered wagons, and vargos so it was only natural that these concepts be modified for automobile travel. When a history-changing invention like the automobile is made it […]
Some people have the coolest stuff! Diane, a writer and blogger at the wonderfully entertaining blog called ‘Tales From a Sears House‘ is one of those people. She has an eye for detail and naturally surrounds herself with unique items. Diane, and her husband Doug, not only live in a 1939 Sears Kit House […]
Vintage Mobile Homes from 1955 1955 was a great year for the mobile home. The vintage mobile homes were going through its adolescence, trying to find itself in a sense. The homes were transitioning from bubbly curves to mean and lean. The clean, sleek exterior lines and contemporary interiors were taking over the […]
Vintage trailer parks are just as cool as vintage mobile homes so of course we cover them too. Today, we’ll take a look at the Parsley Trailer Park, America’s first park in Sarasota Florida. Parsley Trailer Park This first few images are of the Parsley Trailer Park outside of St. Petersburg, […]
When Apartment Therapy features a single wide mobile home you know it’s gotta be special! The popular website uses the term ‘unconventional’ and ‘thinking out of the box’ to describe the mobile home. Perhaps the writer isn’t aware that over 20 million American’s live in mobile and manufactured homes and just aren’t used to […]
Our 2nd issue of Vintage Mobile Homes Throwback Thursdays takes a look at 1961. It was another great year for mobile homes! Lots of great advancements and beautiful homes were being cranked out. If you missed last weeks installment you can see it here: Vintage Mobile Homes of 1953. Modern Mechanix, a great blog […]
I never imagined that one day Mobile and Manufactured Home Living would be mentioned on one of my all-time favorite DIY resources, BobVilla.com, but it was! This is another great example of mobile and manufactured homeowners finally getting the attention we deserve. Our stories are being heard and our lifestyle is […]
Having no money to put down on a house, poor credit, or moving frequently contributes to many people renting homes. Mobile home rentals are increasing as the parks are better-taken care and the homes are built to higher standards. Renters, as well as owners, want to make their home unique and […]
I don’t know what it is about a vintage mobile home, and manufactured homes, that appeal to me so much. Perhaps it’s the important role that mobile homes have played in our country – providing housing to millions of families that otherwise wouldn’t have had a home at all. Maybe it’s their […]
Some people dream of vacationing in the Bahamas. While others dream of vacationing at Blue Skies Village, the mobile home park founded by a bunch of 1950’s movie stars like Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Alice Faye, and many more. Well, maybe I’m the only one that has that particular dream, but […]
When it comes to home remodeling most of us don’t have a professional designer helping us through every step. We have to decide on the right materials and colors ourselves. An exterior home makeover or remodel is the most intimidating for me. I can tell you exactly what I want to […]
As spring quickly approaches, it is time to start thinking of turning off the heat and turning on the air conditioner. For those with central air, the task is as simple as flipping a switch, but to those who use window air conditioners, it is a bit of a challenge. Installing […]
Trailer Shows were popular events. A trade show gave you the opportunity to see all the current models of the year in one place and you were likely to see a celebrity or daredevil while visiting. It was a day out, strolling through an area and looking at beautiful homes – […]
Green technology is vitally important to our planet and our wallets. Regardless if you believe global warming is man-made or a natural planetary cycle – many independent studies prove that our earth is getting warmer and more polluted. Fortunately, there are many advancements in both home construction and auto manufacturing that […]