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While it is impossible to cut down on energy waste within site-built homes, modular homes offer a number of pre-loaded, energy-efficient benefits. How does building modular increase energy efficiency? Several factors contribute to lower energy use within modular homes. 1. Better insulation Modular homes are factory-constructed into building blocks that are specifically designed to fit […]

Have you been searching for a way to spruce up the outside of your home? Curb appeal adds to the value of your home and it impresses the neighbors. Rather than “keeping up with Jones,” let everyone else scramble to keep up with you. 7 Tips for Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal Improving your home’s

Have you been wondering what makes prefab homebuilding such a quick project? Many homebuyers view the short timeframe with skepticism, but prefabricated homes come with a long list of advantages that contribute to their faster build times. Take a look at the following reasons why building a prefab home is so quick. 4 Reasons Prefab

Have you been looking for ways to save money on your home building project? Homebuilding costs can sometimes keep people from upgrading or building their perfect forever home. However, you don’t need to put it off. There are ways you can lower homebuilding costs and start saving money towards building your new home. 4 Tips

Buying or building a home for the first time is exciting. However, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration when doing so. As with most things, it is helpful if you know what to expect, so we’ve put together a plan of action for first-time homebuyers that should make the process smoother.

When we talk about modular homes, 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. Most of the confusion stems from the fact that people use the terms “Modular home”

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 in April.     Home Maintenance Schedule: April – June

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, the answer lies in lower costs, quick turn-around,

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 yourself expecting again? Is your floor plan the best for

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 Upsize Your Home There are several reasons to upsize

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. If you plan well and work together, you can have

Congratulations, you’re building a new home! You are about to embark on an exciting, challenging, 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 the best experience we can. So, we thought we