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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, rules are subjective when it comes to personal decor. Your home should be a comfortable space that makes you happy. That said, if you aren’t sure what your “style” […]

When you build a new home with Next Modular, it will be tightly sealed and very well insulated, keeping you warm and cozy without the worry of freezing water pipes. But if you haven’t built your beautiful new home with us yet, you may find yourself in an older home that is drafty, or that

All of us have received an overly-large utility bill at some point, and it hurts! Unfortunately, the root of this problem is often found in an inefficient heating method. Whether it’s the dog days of summer or the bitter cold of winter, it doesn’t matter. Heat efficiency is all about reducing air leakage and preventing heat

Furry friends make life a lot more fun, but your home occasionally suffers the consequences. If your pet is prone to making messes (even unintentionally), it is important to know what to do. Consider our list of home maintenance tips for pet owners. Tips for a Pet-Friendly Home Whether your home is 50 years old

No matter where you live, you are likely to see a storm or two every once in a while. Unfortunately, whether it’s a blizzard, hurricane, tornado, or basic thunderstorm, damage to your home can occur. To preserve the value of your home, make sure you take the proper steps to prevent and protect your home

Leaving a home can be difficult, especially if you have lived there for a long time and you are sentimentally attached. However, sometimes a move becomes necessary due to financial, personal, or size reasons. What are the signs that it’s time to move homes? How can you know it’s a wise financial decision? Let’s take

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 are the best investment? Apart from your personal preferences, there

Many homeowners wonder if they can pave their own driveway. Technically speaking, you can do anything with the proper materials and instructions. However, paving your driveway is a little more involved than other projects. If you are replacing an already-existing driveway, you will need heavy machinery to break up the whole concrete. If you are

If you are in the market for a new home, you are facing a lot of decisions. One of the first (and hardest) decisions you have to make is whether to build new or buy used. It’s important to do your research, so let’s take a closer look at whether it’s better to build or

One of the biggest advantages of investing in a modular home is the ability to customize your floor plan. Some homebuilders want to start from scratch, while others prefer to choose from an existing style. The beauty of going custom is that you have options. If you haven’t chosen a layout, take the time to

NOTE: Before reading on, it’s important to understand that for various reasons small home additions are not usually cost effective to build modular. One way to do a modular home “addition” is to attach a small (minimum 1,000 SF) modular home to your existing home. Next Modular does not do custom modular home additions, or

Modular homes are a quick, affordable option for custom homebuyers. However, many people believe that the benefits of modular home building are too good to be true. How long does it actually take to build a modular home, and is it worth the investment? How Long Does it Take to Build a Modular Home? It’s