Full Home Tour and Q/A/Single-wide Mobile Home

[@vixxcottage]

I purchased a double wide 20+ years ago. It sits on several acres. I recently received my assessment and it is now worth more than 4 x what I paid for it! I love my place and have no regrets.

[@katherinekeon7034]

Same

[@katherinekeon7034]

Only 19 years ago. I bought a 1-acre mobile three bedroom two bath. And I renovated it to the hilt. And I insulated it and drywalled it to home code spec. I live in Florida. Everything I have is paid off and was paid off in my 50s. I'm so happy with it I love it and 63 I retired myself at 57 years old and I do whatever I want and I love it. I love my property sanctuary in my home :-)

[@vixxcottage]

@@katherinekeon7034 what did you do to renovate it? I added a metal roof and some new linoleum and painted but mine is very well insulated.

[@vixxcottage]

@@katherinekeon7034 mine is a 94. Guess I should have mentioned that.

[@Designs_Decor63]

Amen

[@Doloresgbryant]

Your home is gorgeous. I love the layout, I’ve never seen a mobile with this design. Your decorating is beautiful

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it. ♥

[@Karen-bt6lh]

Your home is beautiful and very tastefully decorated. I love the French country look. Its encouraging to see that it does not require a lot of money to brighten up one’s home with just a little paint and secondhand finds.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm glad you're encouraged, Karen. Fresh paint makes such a big difference for so little money. And for me, furnishing a home with secondhand finds is so much more fun and rewarding than buying new. God bless you!♥

[@chewonthis...]

Your home is lovely! You have a quiet creativity that does not overwhelm the senses...the work you've done in the kitchen is top notch. And if the French farm look is what you were going for, you've nailed it, clearly! Your home overall, promotes a calming effect...in today's world, that's a plus for sure! And, as anyone can see, you're ultra clean...which helps in making any look, or style, much more pleasing to the eye. Great effort on your part! Looking forward to the upcoming redesigns you mentioned doing in the immediate future. And, your talent has served you well, in making it look WAY LESS mobilehome and ALOT more COUNTRY COTTAGE. Excellent work!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You're so kind. Thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you. ♥

[@GaiaCarney]

Chew on this 🐾 you’ve said it best!

[@chewonthis...]

@@GaiaCarney forgive my delayed response! And thank you for your kind words.

[@karen-3871]

Your home is just beautiful Nancy! As I was watching, I thought how it's a place that is so welcoming, so homey and comfortable, where friends would love to visit and stay for a chat! You have done so many things to make it your own, and it feels like a happy home! The projects you've done are inspiring...my goodness what a transformation!! I noticed the dining room table decoration with the flowers from your last video... turned out so pretty for the new season! I just love your videos and look forward to the scriptures you select. Your positive outlook is uplifting and very much appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to do this tour!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Karen, I appreciate you so much. Your kind words encourage and lift me up. Thank you so much! God bless you, my friend. ♥

[@cubbylevi1764]

I just love your entry. Especially a coat closet in a single wide? I have that same print of the Shepherd holding the lamb with the nail pierced hands. You have so much storage!! And to live in a 55+ park! How wonderful. I moved here in 2002. A family owned and managed it. They were so delightfully strict. They had to sell in 2018 due to health reasons and a corporation bought it. My rent has gone from $165/month for 15 years to just under $500. It is raised yearly. This park is now on the decline. We don’t have a manager most of the time because the company won’t pay an adequate wage. I’m thankful I have my teacher retirement, social security, and will be 65 next February. Plus I substitute a lot. I LOVE my mobile home. It’s from a top Oklahoma manufacturer and it’s built like a stick built home. I’m so glad I found your channel. That you’re a single Christian lady (like me) means a lot! Have you ever watched the channel called Little Blessed Nest? Such a sweet couple.

[@cubbylevi1764]

Your creative up cycling and redo’s inspire me ♥️

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hello! Thanks so much for sharing your time with me! I'm so glad you're happy in your home, and I hope you're park management improves. I'm sure that's frustrating for you. I'm a subscriber of Little Blessed Nest. Stephanie and Timmy are very sweet. I appreciate your kind words. God bless you!♥

[@fabulisa5561]

Nancy, your home is absolutely adorable!! I love that you're so crafty and handy and only spend on the upgrades you know you can't do yourself. The kitchen sink, that really updated your space, but I know it was an investment. I love the faux brick wall, how creative. Your KZbin channel really gives folks of retirement age financial encouragement for living on their own. This is truly a blessing, that you are sharing your beautiful home and the upgrades with us. For an AC option, you might think about a Mini-split. My husband had this installed in his shop, and it's very economical and cools amazingly in the Texas summer heat. I think it would be less expensive than an AC unit. His cools and heats his shop area. Thank you again for sharing, what a treat to see what you have accomplished on a budget.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Lisa, you won't believe this, but I have a company coming out tomorrow to give me a quote for a mini-split. It's one of the options I'm considering. I'm so glad you mentioned it! Thanks, as always, for your kind words. Have a great weekend, Lisa! ♥

[@danielleb5554]

This is absolutely adorable! It’s beautiful but also cozy and inviting at the same time. 🥰 ❤️ It feels like a cozy cottage!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you! 😊That is a great compliment, Danielle. God bless you.♥

[@helenjones2548]

I absolutely love your home. What a wonderful job you have done with it! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You are so welcome, Helen. Thanks for your kind words. ♥

[@marlajowens]

Hello from Iowa! I am new to your channel. You home is beautiful. You have decorated it gorgeously! I love your taste in decor. Thank you for sharing your home with us. I love that you study your Bible. I am also a strong believer in Christ Jesus and teach Sunday morning Bible study for a ladies class in our church. We have 13 to 15 ladies in the class that I teach. I also sing with our praise team in our church. I have been singing for the Lord since the age of 14. I was saved by the blood of the Lamb at the age of 12 years of age. My husband also teaches the College and Career class on Sunday mornings. He also works in the AV booth doing the slides each Sunday morning for our praise team and for our Pastor. I also craft making intricate dimensional cards and gift boxes and sometimes make my own envelopes for the less intricate simple cards. I also have a craft room on the second story of our home. It is a 12 x 12 room that my husband fixed up for me after our sons moved out of our house. We took our first trip out to Colorado Springs last year. I had always wanted to see the mountains of Colorado for a long time. We were there for 7 days. It was one of the best vacations we had ever taken. We were blessed to visit Focus on the Family while there. Our youngest daughter has a friend that lives in Colorado Springs and works at Focus on the Family. We enjoyed having the tour Mary provided for us. Thank you again for your wonderful video. God bless you as you continue to work on your home. He provides so wonderfully for our needs. Love and hugs from Iowa!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Maria! I very much enjoyed reading your comments. Thank you to you and your husband for your service to the Lord. I’m glad you enjoy crafting, and have your own space to do it. Colorado is a beautiful state. I’m happy you could enjoy some of it. Thanks for your kind words. God bless you!❤️

[@melissadavenport401]

Very nice! I love mobile homes and you’ve done a lovely job of decorating!

[@davisholman8149]

She is wise to be renting in a privately owned park. Most of the huge mobile parks here in Arizona are owned by national companies. The rent goes up every year.😳 I have known of an older lady who had to move because she could no longer afford her rent & her son was not willing to subsidize the payment. All of her friends she made when living there for almost twenty years were so sad because she was truly distraught over moving into her son’s home in another state. The lot rent can be a huge concern for some folks.

[@davisholman8149]

I LOVE YOUR HOME, Nancy. Your two passions are admirable….wish we could attend church together. I am a new Christian & need to find a church - for the social aspect. I am a grandmother in Scottsdale, Arizona.

[@sengen2]

@Davis Holman I totally agree with you on the parks in AZ. I have a friend in Scottsdale whose park was deemed as tribal land a few years back.... now they are wrestling with what to do with all the homes there. My wonderful smart hubby had the foresight 35 years ago to insist we move onto a private acre, which we later bought. There's no real guarantee that even a family owned park won't sell for the right price to a huge buyer. It's all about $$$

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Melissa, thank you for your kind words. God bless you.♥

[@sirtedricwalker2979]

Love the "brick work" in Kitchen and charcoal cabinets. You've really made you house a beautiful home. I also thrift.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you. I'm so glad you like it. And it's always great to meet another "thrifter". God bless you.♥

[@pjl2963]

From the moment you step into your cheerful entry, it's like coming in from the cold...you instantly feel at home. I love the layout! It actually makes it seem like a double wide! My favorite room is the kitchen, with the Farmhouse sink and faux brick wall you created; as well as the over the stove cabinet to display your treasures. And your living room arrangement and furniture is lovley! So clever of you to create a "walkway" through the room, versus spreading the furniture all throughout the room. And no matter how lovely your dear home is [and it IS!], you are even lovelier, Nancy...such a calming presence and obvious love for the LORD. May He continue to bless and grow your channel--I see His hand in it already, judging by the many comments alone!!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Pam! So nice to receive another visit from you. I'm so glad you take the time to watch and comment. Your kind words are always uplifting. Thank you! God bless you!♥

[@debbiesue215]

We bought in a 55+ park in 2021. Our home is 2004 model. 3 bed 2 bath 1560 sq. ft and a 12x12 screened lanai. We're located in Central Florida along the Nature Coast. Snowbirds currently. Really enjoyed your home tour. Your home is beautiful. Our park has club house, pool, hot tub, shuffle board, golf league for the men, pickle ball , bingo and various other activities. Thanks for sharing 😀

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Very nice! Sounds like you keep very busy. God bless you, and thank you for your kind words. ♥

[@aislynn001]

This is really nice. I wish all single and double-wides were so well-cared for, clean, and neat. I know different people have different tastes, but a clean space is always in style.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you. Keeping a clean space is not costly. Anyone can have that, whether it's a traditional home or a manufactured home. And, you're right. It's always in style. 🙂

[@mitachondria1]

Wow, three bedrooms,two baths. Beautiful!!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Yes, thank you.

[@joannesanchez5920]

I love your home. ❤ You have done an amazing job with remodeling and decorating.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Joanne. ❤️

[@joannesanchez5920]

@@ajoyfulcottage you’re welcome ❤️💐

[@robertadorger8653]

I want to come visit you and be your friend 😀😀😀. I love how you've created such a peaceful environment. I'm a firm believer that we have to seek peace, it doesn't just happen.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Very nice comment, Roberta. Thank you.♥

[@juliescheidler7763]

Hi Nancy, your home is just charming! You've done a lovely job updating it & making it your own. I look forward to more videos! And cheers to more subscribers!!😊

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Julie! ♥

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Such a lovely home and such a lovely lady who lives there! The light of Christ shines brightly in you. 😊❤️🙏

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Deborah, you are so kind. Thank you very much. God bless you.♥

[@charlenee1776]

Hi Nancy, I love what you did to your kitchen. It's beautiful. Your whole home is. I live in western NY. I bought a new mobile home in 2017. It is 14 x 76. I did a lot of upgrades and the final price was almost $74,000. I live in a park in my town that has 16 homes. It is not 55 and older. I am 70. Our lot rent is $420 a month and that includes trash and snow removal. Our town bills water by the month and mine is usual under $1. In the summer it's usually double. We don't have to pay taxes. I put an addition on which is 10 x 20. We had a large home and I sold it when my husband passed and got the mobile home. With 6 kids and 12 grandkids, I needed the addition. I also got central air 4 years ago and that was $3600. I wouldn't be without it in a mobile home. It's fun to hear about prices and the different things in other parts of the country. Loved the video. Can't wait for the next one. Blessings, Charlene

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Charlene. Thanks so much for introducing yourself and sharing your story. I'm sorry you lost your husband. I'm happy you found a place where you're content, and it sounds lovely, as well as very affordable. How nice to have a large family to love on. God bless you♥

[@kamloopscruiser874]

A little bit of heaven on earth, thank you for sharing your home and how you fixed it up!❤

[@ajoyfulcottage]

It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. ♥

[@SouthernWoman60]

when you redo this bathroom, please post video's as you go, I am going to try to remodel mine in 2024, and I love your sense of style!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I surely will. Thank you!♥

[@nancywareham979]

You did an exquisite job of decorating and remodeling Nancy!! Just so cozy and beautiful!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so very much, Nancy! God bless you. ♥

[@aileenp.6475]

Your home is so beautiful. I can tell when you walk in.....the home feels as if it is giving you a warm hug. You did such an amazing job. Love the channel. Thank you for posting.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

What a wonderful thing to say, Aileen! I'm a hugger, so thinking that my home feels like a warm hug is the best! Glad you like my channel. God bless you!♥

[@marypoole4724]

Hi, you did a real pretty job with your home. Having a budget to work with I think you were smart with how you have done and continue to make over your home. I think your home is perfect for you. As a elderly women myself someday I will down size and I would consider doing what your doing. Thank you for sharing your home with us. You are such a lovely lady to watch. Happy Easter hugs.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks so much, Mary. You're very kind. God bless you!♥

[@kaymurray4851]

You have done an amazing job decorating your home. It’s looks so comfortable and inviting.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Kay. I appreciate your kind words. God bless you.♥

[@differentperspective4124]

Nancy, your home is beautiful and filled with Grace.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

That's so sweet. Thank you! And God bless you.♥

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Very respectful answer to the Dave Ramsey question 😊

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Oh, thank you. I'm so glad you think so. God bless you, my friend.♥

[@jackieh1530]

I really love your creative transformation of your 🏡. I am glad you were able to make this lovely place what it is now. I really had no idea how long a single wide is. I am surprised at the amount of space there is and that you can have extra rooms for yourself to use.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Jackie, Hi! Thanks for your kind words. I didn't set out to buy a home this large, however I'm happy to have the extra rooms now that I'm settled. God bless you.♥

[@joannashworth2396]

Just found your channel. I enjoyed the tour and mostly was uplifted by your sharing of the Bible. Thank you! Your efforts to produce a cozy and appealing home shines from your heart of kindness and beauty that is within. Blessings to you

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You're very kind, Joann. Thank you. I'm so glad you were uplifted. That's what God's word should do for us. . .encourage and uplift us. So happy to hear from you. God bless you.♥

[@sherrywatson7347]

Very homey home. Lovely decor. I love how you refurbish thrift items and make them look, if not new, beautifully “shabby chic”. I would never think to do the things you do that turn out so well. Also the layout of the main rooms is very unusual and clever for a mobile home. I like it very much and am looking forward to seeing the finished guest bathroom and what you do with the rest of your home. Thank you for sharing your home with us. 😊💗

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Sherry, I truly appreciate all the lovely things you wrote. Thank you so much. God bless you. ♥

[@kellybowman4989]

I love your home and your decorating style! Thank you for another lovely video! The Lord is so good to us!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

He is, indeed, Kelly! I can never thank Him enough for all He has done. God bless you! ♥

[@susier7766]

I loved the tour and your home it's beautiful and thank you for the scripture reading. Susie

[@ajoyfulcottage]

It's my pleasure to share scripture. Thank you so much for your kind words, Susie. God bless you.♥

[@debbiefletcher4781]

Your home is absolutely lovely. My husband and I have lived in many different single wide mobile homes through he years and now live in a double wide modular/mobile home. We too live in a small community park. I love watching videos of others that have made changes to their homes showing how they’ve upgraded and personalized them on a budget. I can’t wait until we are able to paint our kitchen cabinets and finish remodeling our master bathroom. Thank you for walking us through your home. It’s beautiful! God bless you! 🙏

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Debbie, thank you for your kind words. I like seeing how others have upgraded on a budget, as well. God bless you as you journey on. So thankful for His grace!♥

[@vallis1469]

Such a lovely home. Thanks for sharing your journey. xoxo

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You are so welcome, Valli. God bless you!♥

[@danabogle829]

What a lovely home. Very spacious. Elegantly decorated. You are a blessing on KZbin

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Oh, Dana, what a sweet thing to say. Thank you so much! God bless you!♥

[@patriniacopeland6891]

Some people live and love to complain, so that is their problem. I appreciate tge closeups!!! Again, your home is beautiful. It embodies your sweet, kind, loving Spirit of God. Thank you so much for this home tour. Blessings, Peace, and Hope to you always🙏🏼🙌

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hello Patrinia.! I appreciate your support and sweet encouragement. God bless you and your kind heart. ♥

[@cindygingras4729]

Very cozy and welcoming and the remodle in the kitchen is awesome ! I lived in a mobile home for 5 yr.'s when first married many yr.'s ago,and enjoyed it very much. With creativity and know how there's not much you can't do. Great job !!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks a bunch, Cindy! God bless you.♥

[@SimplyJeannie]

I like that you have a covered porch and love the patio… and yes you have made your place a welcoming home ❤ you even gave me some creative ideas ~ Jeannie

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm so glad, Jeannie! Thanks for your very kind words. ♥

[@cmeo7642]

Beautiful home! I absolutely love that you find all these thrifty deals and redo what you find yourself. And those little white curtains everywhere are to die for. They are so cute!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm so glad you like the curtains. They remind me of my grandpa's house. Nostalgic. ♥

[@lorrinep1]

Your home is just so sweet and I love it. So comfy and inviting. I don't I have ever seen one with an entry way like this one. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed the tour.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm so glad, Lorrine. I've never seen an entry like mine, either. I really do appreciate that aspect of my home. Thanks for your kind words. God bless you. ♥

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with your channel. I admire you for your perseverence in making your home a reflection of who you are. Take care.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. ♥

[@Katejournalsofjunk]

Your home is wonderful! It’s so open and cheery. Bright and cozy at the same time! Love everything you’ve done!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Kate. I'm so glad you like it. ♥

[@cynthiavillagomez1024]

Darling home!!! Loved your cottage inspired beautiful home! Thanks for sharing your ideas !

[@ajoyfulcottage]

My pleasure, Cynthia. I'm so glad you like my home. God bless you.♥

[@marylou8236]

Thank you for the lovely home tour. You have done a marvelous job and made it an oasis of peace. Blessings!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You're so kind. Thank you, Mary Lou. God bless you.♥

[@sandrawyrick]

Everything looks so lovely and cozy. I love it. Thank you for God's word. There certainly is some forgiving I need to work on. Blessings to you this week.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I appreciate your kind words, Sandra. I loving sharing God's word. I'm so glad you love Him. May He bless you richly. ♥

[@nursekate6772]

LOVELY. As a child I lived a majority of my life in mobile homes. Back then (1970s-1980s) people were looked down upon for living in one. BUT, we were homeless multiple times growing up, and our mobile homes were castles to us. I wouldn't hesitate to live in one again. Your home is absolutely lovely. I'm a crafter/quilter/thrift store shopper. It's amazing what a coat of paint or some new curtains can do to a space.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Absolutely! Thank you for your kind words. God bless you.♥

[@janhunt6214]

Your home is beautiful! Thank you for sharing. My sister lives in a 55 & older mobile home park. We renoed her home 6 years ago and she loves it.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Fantastic! I'm happy she loves her home. ♥

[@jeanmcbride5629]

You've done a lovely job updating your home. Mobile homes can be just as beautiful as a house.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Jean. I agree with you about mobile homes. God bless you.♥

[@virginiatolles1664]

How nicely it's coming together! I'm sure you really enjoy your home.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I really do. It's my favorite place to be. ♥ Thanks!

[@janejohnstone5795]

Looks very cosy...it's what you can afford..

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm very content. I don't need anything more. ♥

[@kirene5631]

Thank you for a peek into your lovely home! I didn't realize it was so big! It is beartiful and most importantly, yours! God bless you for your scripture readings and your positive outlook.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you for your visit and kind words. God bless you, as well!♥

[@donnawornek9391]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you very much, Donna. You're very kind. ♥

[@homeagainonroute66]

You've done such a nice job on your home. It looks beautiful and comfortable. I'll keep watching to see you transform your bathrooms!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind words. ♥

[@cindygaudet1390]

Love this layout! And your kitchen is fabulous! Love everything you have done! Fantastic! Your home bigger than our small house and better layout. I just think it is calming, serene and you got your french country style down perfectly.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Cindy, I appreciate your comments. Very thankful for what I have.♥

[@michigangrandma3452]

Nancy, your home is so goregeous. You defintiely have a flair for decorating. You have great taste for sure. I am so grateful I found your channel. I feel like you are a kindred spirit for many of us here. My hubs and I live in a mobile home too and just love it. You have given me some great ideas to try here in our home . Thank you so much for your channel. I wish you much success with it.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much! God bless you.♥

[@daniellem5175]

Your home is beautiful! I love all the white! It's so peaceful!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm so glad you like it, Danielle. Thanks so much! ♥

[@user-jp7qc4fm8k]

Your kitchen wow, what a difference paint makes. You shared a lot of fun ideas like the foam board. Your Livingroom furniture is just so beautiful, and it looks very comfy.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Yes, paint makes a big difference. Especially on cabinets and furniture. Glad you like the foam board idea. That's one of my favorite projects. . .so fun to do! God bless you. ♥

[@darlenel7836]

Hi Nancy, I love your home-so warm and welcoming. I was wondering what kind of paint you used on your lamp shades? I look forward to your next video and I also enjoy your blog. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for taking the time to show us your beautiful home. Also, I love that you end with a bible reading.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Darlene. Thank you so much for your kind words. I used Rustoleum chalked paint in the color Charcoal to paint the shades. I’m committed to sharing God’s word on my channel, so thank you for mentioning that. God bless you.

[@vintagebeliever5023]

What a sweet home! You are so very creative. I love what you did to the dining room light. And the transformation of the kitchen is amazing. You made it your own Thank you for sharing.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks for your kind words. It's my pleasure to share my home. ♥

[@jenniferwilliams7]

You have done such a wonderful job making your home beautiful! :-)

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks so much, Jennifer. God bless you. ♥

[@jackiegaines3780]

Your home is simply gorgeous. Thank you for the tour. All those mirrors in your bathroom make the room look so much bigger. It will be lovely whatever you do to redecorate it, but it’s already beautiful.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Jackie! Thanks for the sweet comment. If you get a chance, go to my channel and look up the Master Bathroom Reveal and watch it. You will see an amazing transformation. It's now my favorite room in my home! LOL

[@KayeCarterTV]

You’ve done a great job with your decorating. I know that you enjoy your community. Sending hugs, love, prayers, and kindness.🙏🏼👍🏼💗

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks so much, Kaye. God bless and keep you! ♥

[@katherinekrawczyk9431]

I love your home. You're very talented. I also love the floor plan of your home too. It looks more like a house on the inside. I know you said you don't like the mirrors over the garden tub, but if you put up curtains and tie them back it would add interest to the room. Just a thought. Maybe lace white ruffle curtains. Either way I love it. God bless.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Interesting suggestion, Katherine. I'll definitely give that some thought. Thanks for sharing. God bless you, as well!

[@peggyroberts4914]

I just love all that you've done. It's so cozy. You are very talented.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You're very kind, Peggy. Thank you! ♥

[@angelaboggs395]

What you have done to your home looks good! Great job so far!👍

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you, Angela! Much appreciated.😊

[@sherylturpen3031]

Your home is lovely, Nancy. You've put lots of work, thought, and creativity into it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

My pleasure, Sheryl. Thanks for much for your kind and encouraging words. God bless you. ♥

[@DebraBehrens-sn4bi]

Very cute mobile home lived in one for a year or so back in 1975/76 would get extremely frigid in winter and like an oven in summer! It would creak in the wind but it was cute for that time! I see advantages to mobile home life! We had no laundry facilities for 5 miles around Your mobile home is quaint and cozy love your bathtub and overall layout and the way you decorated And updated! Thanks for sharing and God Bless you in your Cozy Cottage!🙏👍💕

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Yes, mobile homes can be drafty. When I was a young bride my late husband and I rented a little mobile in the mountains and it was incredibly cold. I don't find that at all with this mobile home. It stays nicely warm in the winter, and my evaporative cooler keeps it comfortable in the summer. I'm very blessed. Thank you for watching and commenting, Debra. God bless you.♥

[@lindaballance6323]

Your are amazing, working full time, having a KZbin channel and doing your own home renovations! You are an inspiration to me and for many others I am sure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and all the lovely changes you have done in your home.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Linda. I truly thank God for the strength and energy I have to do these things. God bless you..♥

[@lindaweaver-eo1bj]

Love what you are doing in your cottage

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm so glad, Linda. Thank you!♥

[@charlotteknutsen7262]

❤ Wow, what a beautiful cozy home you have ❤ My first home I ever owned was a singlewide Broadmore 1982. I was able to purchase this home for $9800.00 back in 1988. The price was amazing. Now several years later we purchased our 1504 square foot Champion home which was built in 1999 but it appears much much newer than that. It has sheet rock in the living room and dining room. Brand new skylights we just had installed. We have a skylight in the kitchen and both the master bath and the regular bathroom. I could go on and on how much I love our home. We purchased it in 2014 for $53,000 dollars but along with all our upgrades like new flooring and skylights I can imagine it could be worth much more. Bottomline I love our "mobile" home.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Charlotte! I'm so glad you're happy and enjoying your home. It sounds like you found the perfect home for yourselves at a very affordable price. God bless you, and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!♥

[@dianetaylor1699]

I love your adorable beautiful home ❤️! Thanks for the tour, and sharing The Word ~

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Diane. I love sharing scripture. God bless you and keep you safe.♥

[@queenbuzybee4074]

You have a beautiful home. It’s amazing what you‘ve done so far.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I sometimes have to stop and remind myself how far I've come. So thank you for your kind words! ♥♥

[@abigailh7715]

What a gorgeous home! Your kitchen and bedroom are exquisite! I love the white and black & distressed finishings

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm glad you like it, Abigail. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ♥

[@janew4690]

Thank you Nancy. It is such fun to see inside anothers home and how they decorate. Your home is welcoming and so well done. I love Christians homes as they always have that Godly influence.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I agree with you, Jane. It's fun to see how others decorate. I love home tours. Thank you for the kind words! God bless you. ♥

[@thatdayintimebysue3551]

I really enjoyed this video, Nancy. You have done wonderful things to your home to make it beautiful and comfortable. Thanks for sharing your time!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you, Sue. ♥

[@janh519]

Your home is beautiful and the way you’ve decorated it shows that you have wonderful taste! I love all of it! 💕💖💕

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Jan, for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. God bless you. ♥

[@sandrajshutter2205]

Nancy, You did excellent job 👍🏼 Your house is very cozy and beautiful. Thank you for the tour and your time . 🍃💛🍃

[@ajoyfulcottage]

My pleasure, Sandra. Thank you for your very kind words. ♥

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Too bad you cant take out that tub; unless you like taking baths. But, otherwise, its just a big waste of space. You could remove it and find a pretty French armoire to put there, and use it for storage space. ☺️👍 Everything looks so up-scale, dear! ❤ Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the progress. God bless you🙏💐 🌲Washington State🌲

[@ajoyfulcottage]

LOL The whole bathroom is a waste of space, IMHO. Way too big.

[@jabo2168]

I love a big tub. I love the new tub in the shower ideas. I want a giant shower and tub idea that I can push my parents WC into the shower and hose them down if needed.

[@nightstalkerck]

You've a really good eye of what things will look like after you decorate, everything is perfect.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you very much.♥

[@annagia153]

Your home has a nice layout, love that you have an entryway. You did a beautiful job decorating I love thrifting also you can get some great pieces everything does not have to be new.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Absolutely! Thank you, Anna. ♥

[@janineroman1914]

I will be moving to a mobile rental for the first time. I was feeling scared and overwhelmed but after watching your home tour I feel much better.😊 your home is a beautiful home.🎉

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you have been encouraged by my video. God bless you!♥

[@denisebaker5710]

I think your home is very nice and I appreciate you sharing it with us. You are a very talented craft person and I'm sure I'll learn a lot from tuning in! As for people who comment that you take too many close-ups, let them make their own videos. ;) As others have commented, you are an inspiration to senior citizens on a budget. I'd move into that mobile home in a heartbeat if given the chance. Thanks.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

So nice of you to say. Thanks a bunch! ♥

[@brendadenton668]

I love your decor. All of your crafts are lovely. God bless you

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much! God bless you, as well, Brenda! ♥

[@susannewland1259]

I love your cozy calming home. I too have lived in a mobile home for 27 years. I love 1940s vintage/primitive decor especially kitchen ware & aprons. I have our front bathroom redone but now I must tackle the back main master bedroom/ bathroom. Soaking tub shower mirrors walls just like yours. My tub also has yellowed from the skylight sun rays. It also got stained at the bottom from soaking oven grates in them. It forever stained the bottom making it look like mold. I tried everything with no luck. It broke my heart. Probably have to look into the paint for fiberglass tubs. We have to redo old carpeting in living room & our master bedroom. Can’t wait. Your home has truly inspired me. Love your porch too. Adorable 💚Loved your scripture verse at the end. Ty🙏🙏💜

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Oh, Susan, you are so nice. So kind. I truly appreciate your visit. Thank you for introducing yourself and telling your story. It's so interesting to hear from others who live in a manufactured home, and how they are improving it. Too bad we're not neighbors. We could help each other.😀God bless you!♥

[@meeb7527]

You have such a good eye for decorating. I've gotten some inspiration and ideas from you! Your home is cozy and beautiful!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Yay! Thank you! ♥

[@kindred1113]

Your home is very lovely. I like a place like that.......many blessings...God bless you..................MINDY

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Mindy. God bless you, as well!♥

[@animalrescuegeek]

Wonderful video! Lovely home. I love all that you have done. I love your craft room. Nice sewing machine, great color too. I to am a big DIYer. I fixed up and repaired many homes over the years. Including mobile homes. Never lost money on any of them. With housing costs today it is a great option. Looking forward to the crafting videos. Take care-Sue in MI

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Hi Sue! Thanks so much for watching, and for your uplifting words. I love anything having to do with DIY. So nice to meet a kindred spirit. God bless you!♥

[@deedeeschwab2512]

I love what you did to your kitchen, the cabinets are so nice, especially your renovation around the stove with the backsplash and the dark cabinets there…you did a really good job on that…! I love your ‘French Farmhouse Style, Nancy! All of your DIY pieces are really pretty! Thank you for all of your commentary too!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I appreciate your kind words, DeeDee. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Merry Christmas!♥

[@suesilva5252]

Your home is so cozy and welcoming, Nancy. I wish we could visit in person. Have a wonderful day ❤

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Me too, Sue! We'd surely have a lot to talk about!♥

[@jabo2168]

What a great idea! You could have an online tea and we could all have tea with you!

[@CherylHarpercompulsivespinner]

Beautiful home. Love the decorating. ❤

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I'm glad, Cheryl. Thank you so much.♥

[@rt3box6tx74]

The finish on the counter tops is marvelous. I especially like it's not a gloss finish.

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Yes, I like the finish very much. Thanks for your kind comment. God bless you.♥

[@shannonanissa]

THIS IS SO awesome and inspirational! You have done marvelous work!!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Shannon! I'm so glad you like it. God bless you.♥

[@shannonanissa]

Blessings to you as well! 😇

[@suz632]

You have such a natural talent and vision for decorating. What a great job you're doing creating your home! It looks so beautiful and cozy! My humble opinion - you should consider doing this for a living. 🙂👏👏👏🥰

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Suz, you are so sweet! What an encouragement I've received from you! Thank you so much. God bless you!♥

[@gailakraeszig2866]

Your home is just lovely, Nancy. You've done an admirable job with the work you've put into it and your story is inspiring. 😀

[@ajoyfulcottage]

Thank you so much, Gaila! God bless you. ♥

[@sandrajohnson926]

The gold strip is everywhere in my trailer such a tell for my 1993 double wide. I think we have pretty much the same taste in clothes as well as house decor.Thank you💐

[@ajoyfulcottage]

My pleasure! Thanks for sharing.♥

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

You are so clever!

[@denisereneec]

Your home is just lovely! I wish I had some of your creativity. God bless you!

[@RebaKennedy]

What a beautiful home! Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!! And what impressive work - especially those bricks in the kitchen. Wow. And I loved the bees, too. Adorable. It was also very kind of you to answer questions like lot rent and insurance and other personal information. Know that is a blessing to many. God bless you, Nancy!!!!!

[@ajoyfulcottage]

I do hope it helps others, Reba. Thank you for your very kind words. God bless you, as well! ♥