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What Makes Modular Homes Different—And Better
When people hear “modular home,” they often imagine parts being built off-site and then delivered to be assembled. While that’s not inaccurate, it barely scratches the surface of what modular …
Building a Luxury Home With Modular Construction: What’s Possible Today
Think luxury and modular can’t go together? Think again. Modular construction has evolved far beyond its early reputation, and today, it’s a top choice for homeowners looking for high-end, customized …
Why Modular Construction is Inherently Sustainable
With Earth Day approaching, we are glad to share the many environmental and energy-efficient benefits of building modular. As homeowners and builders seek better ways to reduce environmental impact, modular …
How to Choose a Floor Plan for Your Modular Home
One of the biggest myths about modular homes is that they restrict buyers to a few pre-set options when it comes to layouts and floor plans. The key word when …
Modular Versus Stick-Built A Comprehensive Comparison
For many people, having their ideal home built is a lifelong dream. You find a piece of land you love, and it’s time to find builders to make your dream …
Financing Your Modular Home
To build and live in your perfect modular home, you first need to finance it. The process of buying a modular home is often unclear, with traditional “stick building” or resale …
What is the Difference Between Modular and Manufactured Homes?
Along with the rising cost of housing, modular and manufactured homes have become more popular. Both modular and manufactured homes are cost alternatives to site-built homes. They offer the same quality …
What is Home Automation?
If you’ve heard of a “smart home,” you probably have a general idea of what home automation is. Smart home automation involves automating certain elements of your home using Internet …
Advantages to Modular Homes
Modular homes are often misunderstood but have several advantages. They’re efficient and offer flexible design options so you can build your ideal home. At Design. Build. Modular., we know the many …
Modular Home Styles
When you customize a new-construction modular home, you’re in complete control of how it looks. Modular houses offer the same styles as standard ones, with each architectural theme displaying unique …
Are Modular Homes a Good Investment?
Owning a home gives you the opportunity to customize your build, select an ideal location and even rent out your property. How you go about constructing your home is a …
Modular Homes and Sustainability
Self-sustaining modular homes are popular among homeowners working to reduce their environmental impact. When considering greener building options, you may want to look at energy-efficient modular homes — these designs …
Remodeling a Modular Home
A modular home can provides a beautiful and comfortable living space with many advantages – usually at lower cost than traditionally constructed homes, energy efficient and more. As your family …
5 Benefits to Retiring in Massachusetts
Moving to Massachusetts for retirement is an excellent option if you enjoy experiencing true four-season weather, great health care and rich culture. Often overlooked in favor of year-round warm weather, …
Can You Move a Modular Home a Second Time?
Modular homes consist of factory-built sections transported to a building site by trucks and joined together. While movers don’t do it often, moving a modular home a second time is …
Can You Customize a Modular Home?
One of the biggest misconceptions about modular home building is that it doesn’t allow for customization. The truth is, modular doesn’t mean picking a fully designed home out of a catalog. …
How Long Does It Take To Build A Modular Home?
The concept of building a home from the ground up can be a scary one even if you know what you want. Ideally, you’ll live in your home for decades …
Designing Your Modular Home
For many Americans, building the perfect home is part of the American dream. After finding a fantastic plot of land, many new homeowners look forward to creating their house from …
Is a Modular Home Safe in Bad Weather?
Building a new family home requires careful planning. With a large number of options for your project, it helps to know what types of homes thrive in your local environment. …
Can a Modular Home Have a Basement?
Modular homes — or prefab homes — look like your average residence from the outside. However, the construction process is much different than homes built from the ground up. Because …