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 back, loans you do. … Read more
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 and save money? You … Read more
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 and environmentally friendly building techniques … Read more
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 is fairly easy wherever … Read more
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 makes the Airstream the beloved machine they are today. These awesome Airstream interiors will inspire and probably make you … Read more
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 improvement! Especially concerning the … Read more
Buying an affordable home and turning it into a true dream home is what Mobile Home Living is all about and this rustic cabin 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 – it sits on the … Read more
There has only been a handful of mobile home repair books published in the last 20 years or so. A handful is actually an exaggeration – I have only found 3 true mobile home repair books to date. There are 4 listed here but one I do not consider to be a true repair manual or guide. … Read more
You’re gonna love this farmhouse-inspired single wide manufactured home makeover! Amy K. and her family have live in this 1995 single wide for four years. They were supposed to move into the Florida manufactured home for just a bit while their site-built home in South Carolina was on the market. As soon as the home sold they planned … Read more
We’ve featured a couple of families that have purchased a repossesed or foreclosed manufactured home and remodeled them into stunningly beautiful homes. Repossesd and foreclosed manufactured homes are availiable at very attractive prices because financing a pre-owned home is so difficult. I wanted to learn more about buying a foreclosed mobile home after hearing these … Read more
One of the most widely used materials in the construction industry is sheet metal. But have you ever consider it for sheet metal home decor? This material consists of a flat sheet which can be made from a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, brass, tin or nickel. The main reason for this is how … Read more
This rustic cabin mobile home kitchen makeover has left me speechless! Related: An amazing 1978 Double Wide Kitchen Remodel. This amazing makeover comes from the popular Country Woman Magazine. I’m probably as country as it gets so, of course, I’m a big fan and visit their site often but I never thought they would ever feature a … Read more