Mother Nature Network has a great blog article about manufactured housing: A to Zeta.  It shows just how far sytems built technology has come with efficient green building.  Pay attention to the list of green features.  What it shows is that it is available – if not the norm – yet.  Modular building is all about making your home what you want it to be.  If you are looking for an energy efficient green building, ask for that and...

You’ve moved into your new home and love it…but have you taken an inventory for insurance purposes?  It is an important step in getting settled to take a home inventory in the event something happens to your new home.  Unfortunately we do have to be prepared for the unthinkable; the only thing worse than losing your brand new home to a disaster would be to lose your home and not have an inventory of the contents.  If this seems...

In this economy where we are all looking to save money and energy, these products found at ThisOldHouse.com make a lot of sense.  Some of them might seem a little pricey, but if you factor in the energy savings, the net cost can be zero in just a matter of months.  My favorite item is the washer and dryer that can complete a clothes cycle in 30 minutes.  The energy saved in two years pays for them, but if I included in my time value –...

The July 2009 Builder Magazine published results from their recent survey in an article titled Brave New World. They have taken a good look at what the home builders of the future will be expecting in the housing market.  There are  three distinct markets that will drive these expectations according to the newest information.  Immigrants will still be dreaming about being able to build a home big enough for extended family, Baby Boomers will...