This 1957 Casa Manana mobile home is an excellent piece of history! The Henslee Company, out of Arlington, Texas built this 36′ long and 8′ wide mobile home. Research shows that the Henslee Company began building mobile homes around 1954. Atlas Mobile Home Directory states in 1955 a 27′ Casa Mobile Home sold for $2395.00. The 33′ was … Read more
This million dollar mobile home is enchanting! Located in the most expensive mobile home park in the world, Paradise Cove in Malibu, California, the pink siding fits right into the quirky neighborhood. The cool cottage home is for sale. Realtor.com has the home listed at a cool $880,000. You can read all about it here. … Read more
You’ve followed the financial guru’s advice to increase your credit score and have saved up a good down payment. You are finally ready to make one of the most important decisions of your life, buying a new home. Now is the time to decide Is a Manufactured Home Right for You? Deciding to buy a new home … Read more
Eclectic Exterior design by Charlotte Artist And Artisan Monapaints.com Whimsical, wild, and original are some adjectives you could use to describe this single wide makeover. This single wide is a very soon to be Carolina Beach, NC vacation rental. I applaud the owner for doing it, too. Being unique is great for that business. It’s … Read more
For many years, most mobile and manufactured homes were built with 7-foot side walls. Even if the home has cathedral ceilings, owners were often still stuck with low ceilings in bedrooms and bathrooms. Builders tried to combat low ceilings by using paneling with large vertical lines but that could only do so much. In this … Read more
Just like a site-built home, a mobile home needs routine maintenance and inspections to keep it in top shape. The following mobile home maintenance tips can help you keep your home healthy and beautiful. Mobile homes are pre-fabricated structures that were built in a factory before July, 1978. We love factory built homes because they are less expensive than a home … Read more
This single wide beach house is a great example of a manufactured home’s potential. It’s beautiful inside and out! The kitchen and the deck are both awesome but the rest of the home isn’t too shabby, either. The great outdoor living space was created by adding a small addition that allowed for a wrap-around deck. It’s a great … Read more
Recently, I have received a couple of emails asking about mobile home steps and smaller porches or platforms. While we do have a couple of popular articles titled 45 Great Manufactured Home Porch Designs and 9 Beautiful Manufactured Home Porch Ideas, they cover larger decks and porches. This article will focus on mobile home steps or stairs with small platforms only. … Read more
Kristy’s amazing mobile home was one of the first featured homes we shared on Mobile Home Living. Four years ago, when my writing skills were even worse than they are today, I was fortunate enough to get to meet Kristy and feature her amazing mobile home. Kristy, and her husband George, live in Langly BC, a quaint … Read more
Luxury vinyl tile is a hot new trend in home decor and design but can you use vinyl tile in manufactured homes and Should you? Yes and Yes! Flooring plays a huge factor in home decor, energy efficiency, and comfort. It can completely change the look of a room and help reduce your heating and cooling costs. There are … Read more
The Spartan Trailer Company was born from pure American innovation. Learn about the company’s roots and its transition to travel trailers in the presentation below: See a beautiful 1959 Spartan here. Read Spartan Meets Modern Day Living. We will continue our look at the Spartan Trailer Company so be sure to sign up for our newsletter below … Read more
Paula Lajoie just completed her second vintage camper restoration on a 54 year old Streamline Duchess and the result is amazing! 1962 Streamline Duchess Before the Vintage Camper Restoration Restoring vintage campers is a great outlet for Paula’s creativity. She’s an avid DIYer and a passionate admirer of vintage campers. For the last 17 years Paula has been making … Read more