About

Hi, I’m Ben Harper.

I didn’t grow up with fancy houses or big budgets. What I did have was curiosity and a drive to turn “good enough” into something better. My first real project was helping my dad repair old mobile home skirting one summer. It wasn’t perfect, but the pride I felt stepping back and seeing the difference stuck with me.

Since then, I’ve learned that you don’t need endless money or a crew of contractors to make a home beautiful. What you need is creativity, a willingness to try, and the right guidance. That’s why I started this blog.

Here, I share practical DIY fixes, budget-friendly ideas, and simple transformations that make a big impact. Whether you want to refresh your mobile home, upgrade your backyard, or just find a project worth tackling this weekend, you’ll find real inspiration here.

At the heart of it, I believe every home deserves care — no matter its size, shape, or cost. And I’m here to help you make that happen, one project at a time.

— Ben

What You’ll Find Here

DearWorld.me is a blog dedicated to mobile and manufactured homeowners who want to improve their spaces on a budget.

We publish practical guides, affordable project ideas, and DIY tutorials specifically designed for mobile homes—from skirting and underpinning to outdoor living spaces and energy-efficient upgrades.

Our Content Focus

Mobile Home Basics

  • Skirting options and installation tips
  • Foundation and underpinning guidance
  • Maintenance and weatherproofing

Outdoor Projects

  • Porch and patio ideas
  • Deck building tutorials
  • Backyard landscaping for mobile home lots
  • Garden Planting & Ideas

Interior & Efficiency

  • Budget-friendly home upgrades
  • Energy-saving improvements
  • Space-maximizing solutions

What Makes Us Different

We focus on realistic projects with honest cost estimates and timeframes.

Our tutorials prioritize durability over trends—we want your improvements to last, not just look good for Instagram.

We understand mobile home constraints like weight limits, lot restrictions, and HOA rules that affect your project choices.

Our Readers

You’ll love DearWorld.me if you:

  • Own or live in a mobile/manufactured home
  • Enjoy weekend DIY projects
  • Want to upgrade without breaking the bank
  • Prefer practical solutions over fancy renovations

Connect With Us

Got a question or project idea? We’d love to hear from you.

Drop us a line: [email protected]

Thanks for reading DearWorld.me—here’s to making your mobile home look better and feel better.