My lovely wife dropped some interesting literature on me last week in regard to our search for a smaller, cheaper place to live -- brochures and promotional material from a manufactured housing company.
My first reaction was not positive. Many years ago (my senior year in college) I lived in what was called back then a "trailer home." I don't remember if it was on wheels or not, but it was a dump, cheap and flimsy. It did fit my economic needs, however, as we were splitting the rent four ways. But it did forever color my opinion of this type of housing.
Until Louise took me back to the company's lot yesterday afternoon. I was really impressed by the quality, the space, the commitment to energy efficiency, and the prices and financing options. The homes are installed on traditional foundations, not put up on blocks or wheels. This could work.
Speaking of work, the interior house painting is coming along nicely, but there's a ton of stuff to do of the sorting/packing/hauling variety. The only way to tackle a pile this big is one bite at a time. So I'm off to nibble ...
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