Speaking of Tradesmen
For a couple days now, we have been talking about the various tradesmen that will be working to complete your new Modular Home. So
Get the information you need to make an informed decision
Each day, well most days, we write a blog that talks about all kinds of things dealing with a family’s home. We talk about energy, construction, windows, appliances, trending amenities, floor coverings, cabinetry, insulation, roofing, HVAC, Heat Recovery Ventilators, Cold Climate Heat Pumps, and the most fun is when we write something where the idea came from you. Please let us know what you want to read about concerning your new home whether it is a modular, stick-built, log, or whatever type of construction. We look at our blog as the place where we can talk directly with you.
August 2018
Working simultaneously with the plumber is the electrician
While the plumber is connecting a seemingly crazy set of pipes the Electrician is also connecting a series of wires into a Whole Hou
In addition to the Carpenter
Once your new modular home is gently placed on its permanent foundation by the set crew with the help of a heavy hydraulic crane; th
Material delays and it is apt to get worse
As we move more towards fall, let’s face it the first half of August is almost over, but as fall approaches it is time to seriously
More detail about finish work.
Yesterday we provided a brief overview of what will be needed to finish the work on your new home once the Set Crew has gently place
Now comes the finishing touches
As our story line continues we move away from the delivery and setting of the modules on their permanent foundation. The next step
the sequence of events for your new home
The last step we mentioned in the process of building a modular home is the delivery. You will recall we showed you several trucks
We have been busy this week!
This week we had a nice sized two-story home delivered over in the Adirondacks of New York State and that is where we have been all
July 2018
Everything is ready for the big show
As of yesterday afternoon, the following things have been accomplished:
After the concrete foundation is poured.
Once the “concrete-guy” has poured the walls and the forms are removed it is time to move on.
It's time for concrete
Yesterday we talked about digging the cellar hole and on those occasions where it is necessary to blast away ledge rock. Today we m
Now it is time for you to play in the dirt.
So far you have picked out your land and cleared the trees if necessary. Sometimes when your new home is going to be out in a field
The start of a new series “getting started”
For the past couple weeks, we have been talking about building a Vacation Home here in Vermont. That series of blog posts generated
How about a vacation in Vermont
For the past several days we have talked about possibly building you a vacation home here in Vermont.
Who is game to go swimming?
Just in case you haven’t noticed it is very very HOT and there are only a couple options out there to cope
It is summer time, the best time to be at the lake
Summer in Vermont is fabulous! July in Vermont is without a doubt the very very best!
Yup, it is going to snow!
Today is July 11th and the temperatures for this afternoon are predicted to be in the mid 80’s with bright sunshine, it is a beautif
More about vacation homes
For a while now we have been looking at some of our more popular Vacation Style Homes. After all……….., this is summer in Vermont.
Today is Friday, the weekend is here
Oh look, it’s Friday and the weekend is upon us. Put that together with it being July 4th week, beautiful weather, and we are about
Vacation time is here!
The other day was July 4th with fireworks, hot dogs, burgers, picnics, and everyone’s attempt to escape fr