My Girl

My Girl is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home built by Clayton Homes in the Marlette factory in Hermiston, Oregon. At 1,344 square feet, it is not one of the largest homes on the lot, but it has one feature that makes it feel surprisingly spacious: two living areas.

That is what separates My Girl from many other homes in this size range. Most homes between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet give buyers one main living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. My Girl gives buyers a living room, an open kitchen, a dining area, and a second family room on the opposite end of the home.

For buyers who want a smaller footprint but do not want a cramped floor plan, My Girl is one of the strongest value homes in the Tempo Series.

A Compact Home That Feels Bigger Than 1,344 Sq. Ft.

The biggest surprise in My Girl is how large it feels once you step inside. The home is 1,344 square feet, but the open-concept living room, large island, wide kitchen, dining space, and second family room make it feel much more open than the number suggests.

This home is especially useful for buyers who want:

1. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home.
2. A smaller and more affordable footprint.
3. Two separate living spaces.
4. An open kitchen and living room.
5. Energy Star construction.
6. A home that can work for families, guests, or multi-generational living.
7. A good value without needing a long list of expensive upgrades.

The home is simple in some ways, but that is part of the value. It gives buyers the important things they need without forcing them into a higher price category.

Built by Clayton Homes at the Marlette Factory

My Girl is part of the Clayton Tempo Series and is built at the Marlette factory in Hermiston, Oregon. The Tempo Series is designed around value, efficiency, and strong standard features.

The Tempo Series does not offer unlimited customization. Buyers get a more limited set of décor and option choices compared with some higher-end homes. But that is also why these homes can offer such strong value.

For buyers who are okay with fewer finish choices in exchange for a better price point, the Tempo Series is one of the best manufactured home lines to compare.

Exterior Features

My Girl comes standard with LP SmartPanel vertical grain siding. This siding is used throughout the Tempo Series and gives the exterior a clean, durable look.

The home also includes an 8-inch belly band around the home. This is a very useful standard feature because it gives a clean transition point for skirting. Buyers do not need to add an additional belly band later because it is already built into the home and painted in the body color.

Other standard exterior features include:

• 4-inch LP SmartSide trim;
• 2¼-inch brick molding around exterior door jambs;
• 8-inch cement siding fascia;
• corner trim;
• Energy Star vinyl windows;
• exterior lighting at every exterior door;
• lantern-style light at the front door;
• decorative front column;
• 16-foot flush gable;
• exterior GFIs;
• hose bibs;
• Thermatru Energy Star-rated exterior doors.

The display model was built just before a Tempo Series exterior standard changed. Newer Tempo Series homes now include 16-inch soffits all the way around the home, with vented LP SmartPanel soffits on the sidewalls. This gives the home better protection and a more finished exterior look.

Garage-Friendly Third Entry Option

One of the practical options on My Girl is the third exterior door on the end of the home. This can be ordered as a window or as an exterior door.

The display model uses a nine-light exterior door. This is a useful option if the buyer may want to add a garage now or in the future. With the door placed on the end of the home, a garage or covered walkway can connect directly to that entry.

For buyers planning ahead, this door can make the home easier to live in every day. It gives another access point and can help the floor plan work better on different properties.

Energy Star Windows and Doors

All Tempo Series windows are Energy Star-rated vinyl windows with low-emissivity glass and argon gas fill. These windows help with energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term heating and cooling performance.

The exterior doors are also Energy Star-rated Thermatru doors with deadbolts and standard locking handles. Every exterior door includes an exterior light, which is useful for safety and daily access.

For a value-focused home, these standard energy and exterior details are part of what makes the Tempo Series attractive.

Heat Pump and AC Readiness

My Girl is ready to connect to a heat pump or air conditioner. The display model includes a matching Carrier heat pump so buyers can see what the system looks like installed.

A heat pump looks similar to an air conditioner from the outside, but it can provide both cooling and heating. In the summer, it works like an air conditioner by moving heat out of the home. In the winter, the reversing valve allows the system to move heat into the home.

That can make the heat pump a more efficient heat source than relying only on an electric or gas furnace, especially in moderate winter temperatures.

The heat pump can work alongside the furnace. Depending on local utility costs and temperature settings, homeowners may choose to have the heat pump run down to a certain outdoor temperature before switching over to the furnace.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

All Clayton homes come standard with an Ecobee thermostat. This is a smart thermostat that can connect to Wi-Fi and be controlled by an iPhone, Android phone, or computer.

The Ecobee thermostat can control heating, cooling, heat pump operation, and comfort settings. Homeowners can set the desired temperature and let the system manage the rest.

It can also help monitor energy usage and give homeowners insight into how their home is performing compared with others in the area.

For buyers who choose a heat pump or AC, the Ecobee thermostat is an important part of making the system easy to use.

Tempo Series Color and Décor Choices

The Tempo Series offers seven exterior color options. This is more limited than some higher-end home lines, but that is part of how the Tempo Series keeps pricing competitive.

Inside, the décor choices are also more focused. Some cabinet colors and hardware options may change over time. For example, the studio beige cabinet shown in the display model has been discontinued and replaced with white. Other available cabinet colors may include black, gray, and a brown tone depending on current factory selections.

A newer Tempo Series option allows buyers to mix cabinet colors at no extra cost. Buyers may be able to choose different colors for:

1. Upper cabinets.
2. Lower cabinets.
3. Island cabinets.
4. Pantry cabinets.

That gives buyers more design flexibility while still staying within the value-focused Tempo package.

Open Living Room, Kitchen, and Family Room

Inside, My Girl feels open and practical. The home includes a living room, kitchen, dining area, and a second family room. That is unusual in a home of this size.

The main living room includes four LED can lights. The family room also includes four LED can lights. The kitchen includes five LED lights. This gives the main living areas plenty of light and helps the home feel bright and usable.

The home also has strong receptacle placement. The living room, kitchen, bedrooms, and other spaces include multiple outlets, with receptacles on every wall in many rooms. This makes furniture placement and daily life easier.

Large Kitchen Island

The kitchen includes a large island that gives buyers extra counter space, seating potential, and a central gathering point.

This is one of the reasons My Girl feels larger than its square footage. The kitchen is open, the island is substantial, and there is enough room for people to gather without feeling like the home is too small.

The island also includes a receptacle on the end, which is useful for small appliances, phone chargers, laptops, or kitchen prep.

A newer option allows black pendant lights over the island instead of can lights, giving buyers a more decorative kitchen look if they want it.

Samsung Appliances

All Tempo Series homes come standard with Samsung Energy Star appliances. My Girl includes a refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and decorative stainless steel hood fan as standard.

Buyers can also choose a microwave hood with cabinet above if they prefer that setup.

The main appliance upgrade available is the side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water in the door. The display model includes a 22.8-cubic-foot side-by-side refrigerator, which gives the kitchen more storage and a more finished look.

The kitchen also includes a pantry-style cabinet arrangement around the refrigerator, adding useful storage in a compact space.

Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops

The Tempo Series uses real hardwood painted shaker-style cabinets. The cabinet options are more limited than in some higher-end series, but the cabinets themselves are a strong standard feature for a value home.

The home includes a two-bin sink with pull-down faucet and one bank of drawers in the kitchen with steel roller glides. Cabinet shelves are not adjustable, which is one of the trade-offs of the Tempo Series value package.

Countertop choices are also limited. Buyers typically have two options:

• black textured countertop;
• white countertop.

This is a simpler selection process, but it helps keep the home affordable.

Furnace, Water Heater, and eBuilt Package

The display model is built as an eBuilt home. It includes a Rheem hybrid water heater and a Carrier SmartComfort furnace.

The furnace comes standard as electric, but buyers can also choose gas, including natural gas or liquid propane depending on the property and utility setup.

The home also includes a whole-house ventilation fan. Because eBuilt homes are built very tight and energy efficient, the ventilation system helps keep air moving and helps manage indoor air quality and humidity.

The system is quiet, and homeowners can run it as needed, especially during times of year when humidity or air movement becomes more noticeable.

200-Amp Electrical Service

My Girl includes a 200-amp electrical service panel, which is now common in many modern manufactured homes.

The display model includes room for future electrical needs such as:

1. Heat pump or AC equipment.
2. Hot tub.
3. Exterior lighting.
4. Solar panel readiness.
5. Additional outdoor equipment.
6. Future property upgrades.

This gives buyers more flexibility as they add features to the home or property later.

Laundry Room

The home includes a compact laundry room near the kitchen and rear entry. It is not oversized, but it is practical and convenient.

The laundry room comes standard with a shelf that matches the cabinet color. A newer option allows buyers to add cabinets above the washer and dryer for around $430, giving the room a cleaner and more finished storage solution.

Because the laundry room is located near the kitchen and rear entrance, it can also work like a small mudroom area.

Second Living Space / Family Room

One of the most important features in My Girl is the family room. It is difficult to find a 1,344-square-foot manufactured home with both a living room and a separate family room.

This second living space can be used in many ways:

• kids’ TV room;
• guest sitting area;
• home office zone;
• hobby room;
• multi-generational living space;
• reading area;
• playroom;
• secondary family room.

This is a major reason the home feels larger than it is. Instead of one shared living area, buyers get more flexibility.

Multi-Generational Potential

My Girl can work surprisingly well for multi-generational living because of the second living space.

For example, a parent or family member could use one bedroom and the nearby bathroom, while also having the family room as a semi-private sitting area. The kitchen remains shared, but the home gives a little more separation than many homes in this size range.

This is not a large multi-generational home, but it gives buyers more options than a typical small 3-bedroom floor plan.

Standard Interior Trim

All Tempo Series homes come standard with 4-inch baseboard trim and 2¼-inch ceiling trim throughout the home. The window trim is also similar in size.

These trim details help the home feel more finished, even though it is part of a value-focused series.

The display model also includes 2-inch mini blinds throughout the home. These are an affordable upgrade and are a strong value compared with buying and installing blinds after the home is delivered.

Guest Bathroom

The guest bathroom in My Girl is a standard Tempo Series guest bath. It includes a fiberglass tub/shower, square porcelain sink, nickel lever-style faucet, vanity storage, and practical finishes.

Tempo Series bathrooms do not include drawer banks in the vanities. Instead, they include cabinet-door storage underneath. Some buyers prefer drawers, but this is part of the value-focused design of the series.

The bathroom is simple, functional, and easy to maintain.

Secondary Bedrooms

My Girl includes two guest bedrooms that are similar in size. Each has a standard LED can light, a nice-sized closet, and receptacles on the walls.

The rooms are practical for children, guests, office space, or storage. The display model includes 2-inch mini blinds, which help finish the rooms and provide privacy from the start.

Primary Bedroom

The primary bedroom is located on the opposite end of the home. The display model includes a queen-size bed with room for nightstands on each side.

The room includes two LED can lights and comes wired and braced for a future ceiling fan. The living room and primary bedroom both come standard wired and braced for ceiling fans in the Tempo Series.

The room also includes ceiling trim and multiple receptacles, making it easy to place furniture.

Primary Walk-In Closet

The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet with wire shelving and its own LED light.

For a 1,344-square-foot value home, having a walk-in primary closet is an important feature. It gives the primary suite more function without making the overall home too large or expensive.

Primary Bathroom

The primary bathroom includes double sinks, nickel lever-style faucets, storage under the vanity, and a fiberglass walk-in shower with a shower door.

Tempo Series primary bathrooms typically include two sinks as a standard feature, which is a strong value point in this price category.

A newer Palisade shower option is also available. This option uses a marble-look resin panel system and gives the shower a more decorative feel while staying within a reasonable upgrade range.

Buyers who want a nicer primary shower without moving into a higher-end home series may want to consider the Palisade option.

Insulation and Energy Efficiency

My Girl is built with Energy Star insulation standards, including:

• R21 insulation in 2x6 exterior walls;
• R33 insulation in the floors;
• R40 insulation in the ceilings;
• low-E argon gas-filled windows;
• Energy Star appliance package;
• tight construction;
• whole-house ventilation.

These insulation values are comparable to what many buyers expect from modern site-built homes. The main difference is that the home is built in a controlled factory environment and then delivered to the property.

That is one of the biggest advantages of modern manufactured housing: buyers can get strong construction and energy performance at a more accessible price point.

Transparent Pricing

The Home Boys displays value sheets in each lot model so buyers can see the model name, bedroom count, bathroom count, square footage, base price, options, and price as shown.

The price includes delivery and set within 100 miles. That makes it easier for buyers to compare homes without guessing what is included.

The display model includes options such as:

1. Additional paint.
2. 80-pound snow roof load.
3. Nine-light rear door.
4. 2-inch mini blinds.
5. AC readiness.
6. Upgraded refrigerator.
7. Garbage disposal.
8. Heat pump option shown separately.

The display model was described at approximately $144,000 with the listed options, not including the heat pump shown as an additional available option. Pricing can change, and buyers should always confirm current pricing, options, taxes, delivery, setup, and availability directly with The Home Boys.

Why My Girl Is Such a Strong Value

My Girl is difficult to beat because it delivers a rare layout in a compact size.

The biggest value points are:

• 1,344 square feet;
• 3 bedrooms;
• 2 bathrooms;
• two living spaces;
• open kitchen;
• large island;
• Samsung appliances;
• Energy Star construction;
• walk-in primary closet;
• heat pump readiness;
• Ecobee thermostat;
• delivery and setup value through The Home Boys.

Most homes in this size range do not feel this open and do not offer two living spaces. That is what makes My Girl stand out.

My Girl vs. Freebird

The Freebird is another strong Tempo Series home in a similar size range. It is also a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with strong value and Energy Star construction.

The difference comes down to layout. Freebird is a smart, efficient, open-concept home with a great use of space. My Girl adds the second living area, which can be a major advantage for buyers who want more separation inside the home.

Buyers who want the simplest efficient layout may prefer the Freebird. Buyers who want a family room in addition to the living room may prefer My Girl.

My Girl vs. Rocket Man

The Rocket Man is larger than My Girl and offers more room overall. It also includes a flex space and a strong family-friendly layout.

My Girl is the smaller and more affordable option. It still gives buyers two living areas, but in a more compact 1,344-square-foot footprint.

Buyers who need more bedroom separation, more square footage, or more flex space may want to compare the Rocket Man. Buyers who want the best value in a smaller home should take a close look at My Girl.

Who Is My Girl Best For?

My Girl is best for buyers who want a compact, affordable manufactured home that feels larger than its size.

It is especially useful for:

1. First-time home buyers.
2. Small families.
3. Buyers who want two living spaces.
4. Buyers who need a flexible family room.
5. Multi-generational households on a smaller budget.
6. Buyers comparing homes between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet.
7. Buyers who want Energy Star construction.
8. Buyers who want a value-focused Clayton home.
9. Buyers who may add a garage later.
10. Buyers who want a smaller home that still feels open.

This home is not about having unlimited customization. It is about strong value, smart space, and a surprisingly open layout for the size.

See My Girl at The Home Boys

My Girl is available to tour at The Home Boys Spokane Valley location, where buyers can walk through the home and compare it with other Tempo Series homes like the Freebird and Rocket Man.

The Spokane Valley location is open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM, and no appointment is needed. Buyers can also visit the Pasco location to see additional display homes and compare different floor plans, manufacturers, and options.

For buyers looking for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home with 1,344 square feet, two living spaces, Energy Star construction, Samsung appliances, and exceptional value, My Girl is one of the best Tempo Series homes to experience in person.