Knock first then lets look inside the bathroom
Yesterday we talked about the kitchen and how it is so important in a home to make the entire home sparkle. In addition to kitchens
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August 2018
How about style and design!
All of us have at one time or another been in a home that for some reason seems to sparkle, it is just so much nicer than average.
In your new home, what kind of heat?
A couple days ago we talked about what the plumber might be doing on your new home. One of his bigger tasks is to install a heating
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
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