CindyA

My DH and I are thinking ahead to retirement and are interested in researching pre-fabricated houses. The problem is, I can't seem to find much on the internet. I've tried different terms to search. Does anyone have any good info and/or websites to point me towards? Thanks in advance, you all always have a lot of information on just about any topic!!

QuiltnNan

use the terms 'modular homes' or 'manufactured homes'. i researched them last year and found a ton of info. i've heard nothing but good things about them. but i've decided i don't want to care for a home anymore and am moving to an apartment next month.

alleyoop1

Many years ago I lived in a 'modular home' in northern NJ where it gets pretty cold and snowy in the winter. I have to say it was the best built home I have ever lived in. It was warm and all the finishes were much better than the stick build home I live in now. Hope you find the home of your dreams!

Jingle

I agree with QuiltnNan, those are the terms I have heard also. I'm sure they would be great homes.

Dyan

Our local zoning officer, told me that he felt pre-fab houses are better built than stick built houses.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

Also, check out This Old House on PBS. They recently had a segment on how manufactured homes are built. It showed the house going through the factory. It was fascinating. (Of course, I'm a factory nerd, so maybe normal people wouldn't be impressed.)

momto5

I have lived in a modular home for the past 19 years...and I must say it's every bit as good or better than any stick built one, even the one that I and my first husband built. I have confidence in it enough I'm not afraid when it storms (unless it's a tornado; then all bets are off!) or anything else. It has held up well and wasn't too expensive; utility bills are low and it still seems to be well insulated. So go ahead!

teacherbailey

My inlaws bought a modular home about 15 years ago. I was part of the process and thought it was well built....and the decorating process was a DREAM! They brought out several boards, each with one color scheme. Pick the one that you like best.....each board had color-coordinated carpet, counters, linoleum, etc.....Then it was easy.....pick between these two for the kitchen floor. Pick between these three for the kitchen counters. ETC! And in about 10 minutes, my wonderful but usually terrible indecisive MIL had decorated her whole home. I had a problem visiting the model homes as I seem to be sensitive to something (maybe the formaldehyde used in most materials) but after about a week, I was fine at MIL's house. I will definitely consider a modular for my retirement in a few years as well.....

CindyA

Thanks, you guys came through again as I knew you would!! I found a ton of info searching with terms 'modular homes' and 'manufactured homes.' I've also seen the tv shows that tour the factory, Lisa. I'm not sure if it was This Old House, but it really got me interested in these homes. Teacherbailey, set choices will definitely help me, too!! Plus, it looks like if you do want to use a different product that you can easily work with them to do that.

Thanks everyone!

Sandygirl

I love walking through the displays! Each one can be modified to your taste. I find them more creative than cookie-cutter subdivision display homes. I would love to have one.

sandy