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 … 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 make the Airstream the beloved machines they are today. These awesome Airstream interiors will inspire and probably make … 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
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 in the rafters of … Read more
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 – it sits on the … Read more
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 exaggeration – I have … Read more
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 time, the previous owners … Read more