Buying a Factory-Built Home

For the past three weeks I have written a series on factory-built homes. The first article covered some of the history of this type of home. Last week we delved into the various types of factory-built homes and how they differ.

Factory‑Built Housing Explained

Last week we began this three-part series on factory-built homes with a brief history of this type of residential construction. This week we will describe how the main types of factory-built homes each has its own method of arriving at a residence ready to occupy as well as how they differ from conventional site-built homes.

A History of Factory-Built Homes in Canada

Since the federal government announced its Build Canada Homes program to increase affordable housing, I have had a few questions and comments regarding this.

Choosing the Right Front Door for Your Home

There was a time when the front entrance of a home was a decorative, often carved solid wood door. You then entered what is known as a vestibule and another door inside this enclosed entranceway. This was done in century homes to minimize the heat loss as you entered a home.