The History of Mobile Homes (is Absolutely Fascinating)
The history of mobile homes is fascinating! No other
Stigma
Discover the origins of the mobile home stigma and learn how to break free from it. Explore the history, misconceptions, and ways to change perceptions about mobile homes.
Why the Industry Hates the Term Mobile Home
The term ‘mobile home’ is controversial, to say the least. The manufactured housing industry has spent a ton of money trying to get the term erased from the minds of an entire nation. So, why does the industry hate the term mobile homes so much? In the last 7 years of publishing Mobile Home Living, … Read more
Editorial: The 7 Best Characteristics of Mobile Homeowners
When I started Mobile Home Living I figured it would be a simple blog with beautiful mobile home tours along with remodeling ideas and repair help from experienced mobile homeowners. But it evolved into far more than that. Mobile Home Living and our Facebook group are a positive, judgment-free community where regular people can share … Read more
Editorial: The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home
This editorial is a rebuttal to an article I found on Pinterest titled, ‘The Only Reason to Buy a Mobile Home (Under Any Circumstance).’ Remember how you felt when someone else picked on your best friend in school? It was OK for you to pick on her because that’s your best friend but as soon … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile Homes
There’s a lot of misunderstandings and untruths about mobile homes and manufactured homes. In this article, we are covering the most frequently asked questions about mobile homes. Mobile homes aren’t perfect but they are a great housing choice for many families across the country. More families could have a chance at owning their own home … Read more
Manufactured Home Discrimination is Everywhere
Manufactured home discrimination is a very real issue in America. Manufactured homes and the people living in them are one of the few remaining groups that face outright discrimination and bias. This isn’t about name-calling or humorous jabs, either, there are outright bans on manufactured homes in towns across the nation. Discrimination doesn’t get much more … Read more
No, I Will Not Stop Using the Term Mobile Home
I had no idea what I was doing when I first started Mobile Home Living in 2011. My goal was simply to create a place where mobile homeowners could get ideas for their homes. A Better Homes and Gardens for mobile homes, if you will. Looking back, it’s hilarious how naive and ignorant I was … Read more
What Living In A Manufactured Home Really Means
Living in a manufactured home is no different from a stick built home. I know that and you know that but those that have never been around a manufactured home usually have a distorted view based on stigmas and stereotypes. I hope the more we educate those people and make them realize the truth about … Read more
Mobile Home Stereotypes: Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Mobile Homes
Mobile homes have had it tough, they are judged, misunderstood, stereotyped, labelled negatively and lied about constantly. The mobile home stereotype seems to be the most prominent. When someone uses the words ‘trailer trash’ they are essentially judging 18 million people based on the actions and lives of only a few. Most of these lies … Read more
