For a motorcycle enthusiast, anyone can drive a motorcycle. But with a Harley-Davidson owner, it is a lifestyle. Log home living is very much the same. Everyone lives in a home. Living in a log home is a lifestyle. They are expensive and time consuming …
Using modular construction to build your new custom home offers many advantages. Building your new home indoors and protected from the elements reduces its exposure to moisture, practically eliminating the opportunity for mold and mildew growth. It also promotes quality construction using a building system that …
In a recent survey is was found that most Americans (80%) have a basic understanding and knowledge of what a credit score is. Millennials in that survey had a poorer understanding of the basic facts than did Gen-Xers. In most cases, all of that goes …
Did you know that today, OSB dominates the construction industry for sheathing in new homes? Except for a few states in the northeast, its use far exceeds that of plywood for the construction of side walls, sub-floors, and roofs. It wasn’t always that way. OSB, …
Dictionary.com defines the American Dream as: noun The American dream means many different things to many different people. However, for most, one of the key parts of determining success in achieving the American dream is owning your own home. After the Great Recession, many wondered …
There is actually no such thing as a modular home. However, that is the common term given to a home that was built using modular construction. The modular construction process means that a home is built in pieces or modules offsite and then delivered to …
Once you decide to build a new home one of the first things you think about is finding the perfect house plan. It is easy to get lost on websites looking at literally 10’s of thousands of floor plans. Taking a broad approach to “find …
When it comes to building a new custom home, there are so many things to think about. The fun ones include designing your home, picking colors, and watching the actual construction begin. However, there are many things that don’t readily come to mind. Some of …
Modular homes have become the target of some pretty tall tales over the years. Much of this has been derived from a general lack of understanding, or a general misunderstanding, about what they are and how they are built. In its infancy, 40-50 years ago, …
Buying a home is exciting. It means everything is new to you; the home, the neighbors, and the location. On the flip side, everything is new. Most people haven’t purchased a home before, or if they have, it was many years ago and anything they …
