“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” -Benjamin Franklin When we hear the words preventive maintenance we often think about big jobs such as replacing roofs, installing more efficient windows, and adding new siding. Of course, those are all great ways to create a healthy home but preventive maintenance also entails the smaller, more tedious jobs … Read more
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo is known for living in beautiful homes. Her stylish abodes have been featured in many home and garden magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Curbed. But Mrs. Pompeo doesn’t limit herself to just fancy Los Angeles digs. She is also living in luxury behind the scenes of her hit … Read more
I’ve seen a few comments from vintage mobile home groups stating their displeasure when they see older mobile homes that are gutted and remodeled instead of restored back to their original state. Apparently, the ‘true connoisseurs’ thinks everyone should have the exact same taste as they do and fail to realize that not all of us have … Read more
This home is a perfect example of manufactured home holiday decor paired with beautiful home updates. This gorgeous double wide is absolutely ready for Christmas! We’ll share the home before and after the homeowner’s updates first and then you can see the home decorated for the Holidays. Ready to get festive? Vintage ornaments, feathered Christmas trees, happy … Read more
These 27 cheap DIY Christmas decorations will have your home looking like a festive winter wonderland in no time! Christmas is a great time of year! Excited children and beautifully decorated homes create a magical setting that’s perfect to create wonderful memories. Unfortunately, decorating for the holidays can get expensive. Wreaths can cost upward of … Read more
Manufactured homes are designed with the same perks as single family homes and condos; the kitchens display granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, custom built fireplaces, and other high-end finishes. Many models cost as much as a site-built home and once permanently installed are classified as real property so when you’re shopping for insurance for manufactured … Read more
You’ve found just the perfect mobile home and total bliss awaits. But your credit isn’t so great, so you figure it’s time to brush up on loans types and credit scores. So we wanted to put together some ideas on how to buy a mobile home with bad credit. As you begin, pause to remember that bad credit is … Read more
It’s late at night, you’re snuggled up in your bed trying to fall asleep and you just heard your furnace startup for the fourth time in 45 minutes. It seems like that furnace is constantly running! Home heating costs are increasing each year. There are a few things that can be done to help lower costs such as turning your thermostat … Read more
Old man winter will soon be upon us and we all know what that means, bitter cold, ice, and snow. It also means you should probably be checking or installing insulation and heat tape on those water lines. Related: Fall: Time to Winterize Your Mobile Home A water line that freezes and busts can be a … Read more
It’s 7:00 pm, the house is spotless, the table is set, and dinner is almost ready. Your guests are due to arrive in thirty minutes, you make one last check and everything looks perfect. You start towards the kitchen for your final preparations and you see it. Those ceiling stains your husband repainted two weeks … Read more