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A Year of Partnership: Celebrating What We Built Together in 2025
As the year winds down and the holiday season reminds us to pause and appreciate what matters most, we find ourselves reflecting on the relationships we’ve built with you. At Blevins, we measure success not just in orders fulfilled, but in the trust, you place in us every time you call, every time our trucks…
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Year-End Inventory Planning: Setting Your Business Up for Success in 2026
The end of the year is more than just holiday celebrations and closing out the books—it’s your opportunity to set the foundation for a strong 2026. A thoughtful approach to inventory planning now can help you avoid costly delays, reduce emergency orders, and start the new year with confidence. Whether you’re a dealer preparing for…
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Thanksgiving at Blevins: A Quiet Thanks for the Everyday Things
Thanksgiving doesn’t always come with big speeches or perfect table settings. For most of us, it shows up in the quieter moments—morning coffee before work, a quick laugh with a customer, the peace of knowing something got done right. At Blevins, this time of year reminds us to slow down and be thankful for the…
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Manufactured Housing is Booming—Here’s Where It’s Growing Fastest and How Blevins Is Ready
As housing affordability remains a challenge nationwide, manufactured homes are filling a critical need—offering practical, cost-conscious housing solutions for more Americans. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey and Building Permits data, the following 15 states are leading the charge in 2024, with the highest percentage of new home shipments coming from manufactured…
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Getting Holiday-Ready: What That Really Means in Our Industry
As the holidays roll in, most folks are trimming trees or watching the calendar for time off. But for many in the manufactured housing industry, this time of year isn’t a slowdown—it’s a shift. Whether you’re keeping parts in stock, prepping HVAC installs before cold snaps hit, or managing community maintenance during short-staffed weeks, the…
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Keep the Heat On: Tips for Furnace Readiness & Service Calls
As colder months move in, your customers count on you to keep their homes warm—and their furnaces working. Whether you’re stepping into a crawl space or loading up your truck for a call, staying ready means having the right gear, the right parts, and a partner who’s got your back. Here’s a quick guide to…
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Why Warranties Matter More Than Ever This Heating Season
It is not just about what is in the box. It is about who is behind it. As the weather cools down, heating systems get their annual stress test. For installers, contractors, and part store owners, which means getting it right the first time—because callbacks cost time, money, and trust. That is where warranties come…
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Something Better Is On the Way
We have been listening. Not just to what customers ask for—but how you work, where time gets lost, and what slows you down. So, we built something better. Our new Blevins website is more than a fresh coat of paint. It is a tool built to match how our customers do business: practical, efficient, and…
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What Part Store Owners are Doing Right (And How Blevins Has Their Back)
They’re usually the first one in and the last one out. No fanfare. No shortcuts. Just a counter full of parts, a phone that rings non-stop, and a small stack of invoices waiting to be closed out. That’s the rhythm of a manufactured housing parts store owner. And in every town, there’s one of them…
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What Sells in Shoulder Season: Smart Inventory Moves for Late-Summer Buyers
August represents a critical transition period—while it may be too late for major summer installations or too early for comprehensive winterization, it’s the optimal time for Blevins customers to make strategic stocking decisions that keep customers satisfied and projects on schedule. Here’s what’s moving in the market and how Blevins helps you stay prepared for…
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