Modular Homes Make a Great Home in New Ulm and Faribault, MN Areas
July 24, 2011
With the great flexibility and products used it is no wonder why a modular home makes sense when planning your new home project.
The flexibility of foundations and floor plans help fit a new home project into everyone’s budget. The ability to do a crawlspace in place of a basement can reduce the project cost as much as $25,000.
The name brand products used are endless such as Pella windows, Moen faucets, Owens Corning Shingles, Shaw Carpet, Georgia Pacific and Crane Board siding and much more.
A modular home project that generally takes 2-3 months and is 20-30%, while exceeding the building code requirements, seems to make the most sense for everyone.
Sizing the Garage for Your Modular Home
July 17, 2011
Can you truly have a garage that is too large? Some may say yes, but you want to make sure you have the appropriate space for current and future life style changes. The mistake a lot of people make in the planning process in not taking into account possible future changes.
There are a lot of things to consider in the garage planning stage. Below is a list of items to discuss when planning:
Current & future vehicles- You want to make sure you have the right size overhead doors and adequate room to park the appropriate number & size of vehicles.
Current & future recreational vehicles- Make sure you have room for snowmobiles, four wheelers, boats, lawn mowers, snow blowers and even bicycles.
Storage Space- A lot of people use their garage for storage. Keep in mind we generally are buying and adding items to the household. This can even include an adequate area for garbage, shelving, hooks, etc.
Work Areas- If you plan to do some handy/wood work in your garage designate some space for a work bench, tool storage, and other equipment. Also think about adding heat to the garage if you plan on working in the garage during the winter time.
A garage is an extension of the home, so make sure you take the time to properly plan out this important decision.
How Safe is Your Modular Home Kitchen?
July 8, 2011
The Minnesota Building Code has always been very stringent, but are you doing everything you can to keep your kitchen safe? Below is a great checklist to use when determining the safety of the kitchen in your modular home.
-Are the range, oven, and exhaust hood clean and free of debris?
-Is the cooking area around the oven/range free of combustible items, such as towels, pot holders, etc.?
-Is there enough room to allow for proper air circulation behind the refrigerator?
-Are the refrigerator coils free of dirt and build up?
-Are electrical appliances kept away from the sink?
-Do you plug all of your counter top appliances into GFCI-protected outlets?
-Are all electric cords in good condition?
-Do you keep the counter top appliance cords away from hot surface areas?
-Do you unplug your counter top appliances when not in use?
If you answered no to some of these items it may be time to go through your kitchen and make it safer for the whole family.
July-Modular/Manufactured Homes- Did You Know?
July 3, 2011
Did you know?
We do all of our service work internally allowing for quicker and more reliable work.
The Government Shut Down Affects All Aspects Including Modular & Manufactured Homes in MN
July 2, 2011
This current government indecision has put even more strain on our struggling economy. Unfortunately, there are many aspects of life in Minnesota that revolve around the government. While government employees are being laid off during this shut down other small businesses such as ours, Life Style Homes of Litchfield are struggling to find ways to get our modular and manufactured homes to their owners. Every home requires a permit from the state and no more will be issued during this shut down.
I hope for everyone affected by this shut down the government comes to a final decision on the budget soon so they don’t worsen this already delicate and slow recovering economy.
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