When we say the word “modular home,” people sometimes imagine a double-wide sitting at the local mobile home park. However, if this is what you picture, then you are probably confused regarding the differences between mobile, manufactured, prefabricated, and modular homes. Even though the terms "Modular...
All things look bright and new when Spring arrives! It's the perfect time for sprucing up your home and making needed repairs. To help you stay organized, we put together this handy maintenance checklist for your modular home that breaks down tasks by season, starting...
You've built your dream home and now it's time to decorate. Interior design professionals will give you all sorts of advice and 'rules to follow. However, there really are no 'rules.' If you want a velvet Elvis painting over the fireplace mantle, then I say...
Prefab homes are one of the fastest growing segments of the construction industry. Unlike stick homes, the modular home market actually increased during the housing slump between 1992 and 2002. In fact, modular home purchases grew by 48% while traditional homes fell. Why? For the most part,...
All too often, couples are forced to move because their house no longer 'works' for them. For instance, what would you do if an injury suddenly required the use of a wheelchair or your aging parents came to stay with you? What if you find...
Building a new home means making lots of decisions. Which floorplan should you choose? Should you refinish the basement now or save it for later? Does it matter whether or not you have granite countertops in the kitchen? How can you know which building upgrades...
The prevailing thought among homeowners is that when you retire, you should start thinking about downsizing. However, there is an emerging trend among retirees where they are breaking with tradition and adding onto their existing home or even building new. 5 Reasons You May Want to...
No one denies that moving is a stressful experience. Your finances will be stretched, something will inevitably go wrong during the process, and you may lose more sleep than you initially anticipate. However, this doesn’t mean you need to take it out on each other....
Congratulations, you’re building a new home! You are about to embark on an exciting, stressful, and ultimately rewarding journey. While new home construction is a lot of fun at times, it definitely has its share of challenges. At Next Modular, we work hard to give you...
Can I save on my modular home costs by doing my own [foundation, lighting, garage, etc]? YES! You can save money on modular home costs if you want to do some of the work yourself or contract it out to a family member or friend. In the...
