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A Farm of My Own:  Anyone live in a manufactured home?**Pictures**  |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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idcityrose
True Blue Farmgirl
202 Posts
Rose
Idaho City
Idaho
USA
202 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 10:15:25 AM
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A home is what you make it. My shack is over 100 years old (actually built with square nails) and I don't believe there is one level floor in the place, has some old "mobile home" windows in places, not one square corner to be found and some of the floors need new coverings and preferably to be leveled at the same time.
But there is hardly a day goes by that I don't think to myself how much I love my "home". Others may see the flaws but I see the life I have breathed into it.
Please don't ever think that good people will judge you by your home. If they do they are probably not worth having as friends. Real people overlook things as simple as the structure you live in. It Is Your Home.
Farmgirl love and hugs your way, idcityrose
Some people look for happiness, others create it!
We are never alone in the forest of Sisters! We "Mountain Farmgirls" are outstanding in our field! |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 07:08:46 AM
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Yep, just bought it in December. Still getting settled in. We chose one for several reasons:
1. We couldn't afford to buy a regular house.
2. We wouldn't have been able to get financed for a regular home due to bad credit. I got sick with the MS and had no income waiting on disability for 3 years.
3. We didn't want to be under a regular 15-30 year mortgage right now.
It's a 1988 double-wide, 2 BR with a carport and deck. We don't own it yet but will in only 5-1/2 years which is a happy thought.  We do pay lot rent but it is really reasonable. The company that runs this community owns 5 others and is a third generation family-run outfit.
Super glad to see this thread and will get caught up on posts soon!
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 01 2009 07:18:27 AM |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 08:45:40 AM
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Welcome Hallie, sounds like it's great you have found yours, a win/win situation all the way around! That's wonderful!
Good luck on getting the disability.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 04:38:53 AM
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Cindy, I hear you about the “white trash” thing. When I mentioned to my friends that we were thinking about buying one of these I heard almost nothing but negative comments. You’d think people would’ve been happy that we were getting something of our own. It hurt my feelings. Now I don’t care because at least it will be paid for and it will be ours. My community seems nice and we haven’t had all the problems we had at the old apartments. People here are settled, the way I want to be.
Years ago I had as part of my life plan to own my own home by the time I was 40. Then, at 36 I became ill with what turned out to be the MS. There went that dream, along with many others. Last summer we saw this place and we were able to work out a decent deal even though we had bad credit. During the winter it dawned on me that God had indeed granted my prayer. Three months after my 40th birthday we got the keys to this place. It wasn’t quite what I had imagined, this home I had planned for years ago, but it IS a home…and at age 40 as I had wanted. 
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 02 2009 04:42:09 AM |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 05:07:23 AM
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How do I post a picture?
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 02 2009 05:08:48 AM |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 11:50:26 AM
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For Sale or rent: Our 1200 sq. ft. manufactured home in Bonney Lake WA. It is on .77 acres, has a huge shop worth more than the manufactured home. I am praying we sell it, so we can sell this cabin we live in now, in Idaho, and start building our dreams. We hope to buy 5 acres and build or put a manufactured or modular home on it. Some of those Palm Harbor homes are beautiful.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 10:39:07 PM
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Hallie, you have to have the picture on the net somewhere else before you can post it here. There is a thread that explains how to do it, but I can't remember what heading it's under.
I have mine on photobucket the I copied the link and put it in between the brackets that come up when you click on the little picture with the mountains(you will see it between the envelope looking thing and the number sign when you are typing a reply. If I didn't explain it well enough, try looking for the thread on it.
And, YES God did answer your prayer and give you a home at 40!
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 09:42:03 AM
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Okay, let me see if I am doing this right...
Little gate leading to the back of the house
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 03 2009 09:43:23 AM |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 09:44:11 AM
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The kitchen cooktop area:
Side yard and mini-barn
Front entry area by dining room:
Carport in front (w/ me and my purple truck, MIss Violet, LOL):
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 03 2009 09:48:24 AM |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2009 : 2:09:29 PM
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Hallie, you did great getting the pix on. I like your kitchen cupboards much better than mine. I like the wood look. Your place is very nice and you shouldn't be upset about your "friends" dis'ing you. You have a place to be proud of!
Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 05:19:39 AM
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Thank you, Cindy. It's nice to hear someone say something positive about it.
It looks like they refaced the cheap ones with real oak. I like that, LOL. We took the flowers off the top and put primitive stuff up there and colored glassware. I used the flowers in my bathroom instead.
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 08:39:37 AM
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Hallie,
How nice everything looks. I love that you have that little barn shed right there handy, and it looks like you have a porch, do you? Now get yourself a rocking chair. How long have you been there?
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 09:35:33 AM
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Thanks, Nancy. We bought it in December. Couldn't beat the price compared to the traditional homes that we looked at. We have a small back porch off the laundry room that never gets used and then a nice deck in the front. The great thing is that it is covered and so is the carport so you can go right from the truck to the front door and stay dry.
We bought a little bench and table and like to sit out there and catch the breeze. Now that the bugs are out we'll be lighting our bug candle and enjoying the flowers, too.
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - countrykatgirly on Jun 04 2009 09:36:41 AM |
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jinia
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
jinia
mo
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 08:22:28 AM
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So this is the place we just bought a couple of months ago. What I love is the personal touches the previous owners did. Like adding cabinets, taking out one of the baths and putting in a step in shower,and such. Sorry I put on so many pics
Kitchen window ledge. (Bowl, sugar & cream garage sale finds and the red radio Goodwill $4)
Corner shelf behind kitchen sink(see the cute cake plate $2 garage sale)
Second bathroom.Best thing about a mobile home!
To the right when you step in the door. That metal cabinet is my linen closet - I love that thing!
See the cabinet over the fridge - that is what makes the small space just fine!
Enamel Bakers table serving as our kitchen table (craigs list).
Step in shower - will need some work so hope we can handle it! |
Edited by - jinia on Jul 20 2009 08:23:36 AM |
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jinia
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
jinia
mo
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 08:30:18 AM
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I am sorry there so big - didn't realize it till posted and not sure how to resize them.
My bedroom door that is handmade!
My deck - I love sitting here! They lived here for 20 years and fed the birds for that long so we have tons!
View from the top of the hill towards the front - I mow that lawn!
The view to toward the end where there is a workshop and storage shed built on.
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 1:22:36 PM
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Jinia, your place is cute! Love that deck!
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 9:43:43 PM
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Jinia, I know I commented about your pictures soon after you posted them, but alas, it must have been one of the times I've had problems with the computer 'cuz the comment isn't here.
I have a set of bowls just like the one on your window sil. I love the radio also. You found a great place. Such nice pictures. How wonderful your deck is and the little area to work in for potting plants or whatever. Those are a treasure to have, I'd love to have them also.
It's a nice place, you must be so proud!
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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jinia
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
jinia
mo
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2009 : 11:30:58 AM
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| Thanks ladies for your lovely comments! Cindy I love that bowl - always looking for more at the thrift and gargage sales! |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
186 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 08:20:10 AM
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Now, I'm curious. It is starting to get pretty chilly here and I was wondering what folks do to winterize in a home like this.
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 08:27:44 AM
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Hey, get this, I live in a tiny condo! I'd LOVE to live in a manufactured home on some land!! :D I grew up in a manufactured home (trailer) that my parents worked on and added rooms, and a big porch... it's just fine! It's all in how you look at things and make it YOUR OWN! There are people like me who'd gladly live in something like that. Besides, That little red house is CUTE!!!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 09:18:09 AM
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We are thinking of getting one once we get back to Texas...just don't know how we will handle the heat in it...is there any special siding or insulation we could get??? Can't take over 100 degrees for several months. I like them because they are super easy to take care of and ayou can make them so cute. Good job farmgirls!!! : )
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
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Brenda Kay Groth
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Brenda
Manton
MIch
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 10:13:20 AM
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there is a totally wonderful book written on designer redos for manufacutured homes by Christopher Lowell, you can do it small homes..it is fantastic what he did with basic doublewides..but could also apply to single wides.
i am an interior designer and after our house fire (lighteninig) we moved into a large double wide..new on our property..and i decorated it old worlde on the inside and it is a lovely home..i'm not white trash..i might not be a millionaire but i have a beautiful home.
all homes can be made to be beautiful..sometimes it takes money..but generally a good eye, paint and a little hard work will get great results..
will show photos when i get on another computer.
bloom where you are planted |
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countrykatgirly
True Blue Farmgirl
186 Posts
Hallie
Jordan
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 12:40:08 PM
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I'd love to see some photos of your place, Brenda. Oh, and thanks for the tip about the book!
**Farmgirl Sister #622**
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.”
--Laura Ingalls Wilder
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