Great Closeout Models!
November 16, 2011
Planning a Future Basement Design on Your Modular Home Project
November 11, 2011
In Minnesota and North Dakota many people like to have a basement under their home for a storm shelter and extra living space. In many cases they don’t plan out a future design for this basement. This design is very important and should be completed prior to starting your home project as the main level layout may affect your basement plans.
I have put together of list of items to consider when planning your future basement.
Will you or your kids be living/sleeping down there at some point? If this is the case bedrooms and a bathroom should be planned.
Make sure you have adequate storage area either in your mechanical room or other areas.
Determine where windows would fit best and make sure you have an egress window in each habitable area. Also pay attention to the direction these windows will face (north or south, etc.)
Make sure your basement sidewall height is tall enough. Suspended ceilings require more height than sheet rocked ones.
Taking your time on the basement design is important. Once the project has started in becomes difficult and costly to make changes. Happy designing!
November- Did You Know?
November 3, 2011
Did You Know?
There is a difference between Modular and Manufactured homes. We would be glad to explain the differences.
Multi-Bedroom Housing Meets the Need in Minot & Williston North Dakota
October 29, 2011
Move over inefficient man camp housing now Life Style Homes of Litchfield has designed 5-9 bedroom manufactured homes that provide many benefits not only to the companies purchasing them but for their employees.
For those living and working in the Williston and Minot North Dakota areas know the difficulty finding quality housing for their friends, family and employees. Our new multiple bedroom manufactured single-wide designs provide an energy efficient home that is affordable while not compromising comfort. The homes are well built, carry full warranties and meet all Federal and State Codes.
Unlike the man camp style of housing this manufactured home option will allow future flexibility to resell and recoup a large portion of your investment.
Prepare Your Modular Home for the Long Minnesota and North Dakota Winter
October 22, 2011
Those who have lived in Minnesota and North Dakota know how long and cold our winters can be. I have created a list of maintenance items that if in good working condition will create a comfortable winter season for you and your family.
The follow items should be checked for proper working order before the cold temperatures hit us:
Roof- Check for missing shingles, leaks, tree limbs, bird nests, etc.
Gutters & Downspouts- Check for debris in gutters and if they are misaligned or damaged.
Doors & Windows- Check caulking and weather stripping.
Lawn & Garden- Remove tree limbs, branches, etc. that can attract insects and maintain grading sloped away from foundation walls.
Driveways, Walkways & Patios- Check for cracks or deterioration. Clean and store patio furniture.
Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector- Check operation and change batteries.
Heating/Cooling- Remove debris from exterior exhausts and intakes and service heating system.
Faucets- Check exterior faucets for leaking.
I highly recommend using this list every fall season to ensure your home is safe and comfortable through those long cold winter months.
The Roaring Brook
October 21, 2011
28×44
1,219 Sq Ft
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath
The Liberty
October 19, 2011
COMING SOON!
28×60
1,650 Sq Ft
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath
Steep 7/12 roof pitch, large utiltiy room and much more!
Rendering shows potential attached garage
Venting isn’t a Bad Thing When it Comes to Your Manufactured Home
October 10, 2011
An efficient home is always a concern for Minnesota homeowners, but when it comes to the skirting on your manufactured home less is more. What I mean by this is properly vented skirting year around will have more positives than negatives.
Let me simplify this by first explaining how a manufactured home is built. The HUD code built manufactured home is designed with an insulated floor system and the water/sewer lines and ductwork are all resting inside the insulated “belly”. The only exposed lines are typically very short and the water lines have heat tape. This home doesn’t need any help staying warm.
The second part of this is explaining the main purpose for skirting. Skirting is more or less just to cover the block settings and the gap from home to the ground. There are several types of skirting that add to the attractiveness. For the most part that is all skirting is intended for. The vents are there to allow proper air flow to protect the ground underneath the home from moisture. Moisture in the ground is what causes shifting and heaving during the winter months. Dry ground no matter how cold it gets will not have this type of movement.
The worst thing you can do is cover up your vents allowing no air flow. Without these vents the moisture has no place to go but into your home typically creeping up the side walls. I have seen many homes with a mildew or mold problem resulting solely from improper skirting ventilation.
Let that air flow, plug in your heat tape in the winter and let your home handle the rest.
October-Modular/Manufactured Homes- Did You Know?
October 3, 2011
Did you know?
Our service area is quit large. We cover all of Minnesota and the bordering states.
Plug into Safety in Your Modular Home
September 25, 2011
Is your modular home really safe? There are many items to check when determining the safety of your home and the following check list will help with this.
-Is your home equipped with tamper resistant receptacles to reduce the risk of injuries to children?
-Are all of your light/outlet covers in good condition?
-Is your furniture arranged so outlets are available for multiple equipment without using extension cords?
-Do you use extension cords as a permanent power solution?
-Is your computer and other electronic devices protected from power surges?
-Is your power surge protector plugged directly into a three-prong grounded outlet?
-Does your computer and entertainment center equipment have proper ventilation space?
-Are liquids kept away from electric items?
There are plenty more items you can do to ensure the safety of your home and there are many professionals that can help. Hopefully this list will get your thinking about and acting on safety in your home.
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