Building Resources
Find practical guidance for each stage of the modular home process, helping you better understand what to expect, avoid common surprises, and make informed decisions along the way.
The Turnkey Modular Home Process: What to Expect
Everything you need to know about our modular home building process, from initial inquiry to occupancy.
Featured Build – Smithfield Cape
Interestingly, these folks approached their new home build with a fairly unique long-term strategy; they'd establish the largest base structure that their budget would allow now, then make upgrades at their own pace over the coming years. ...
Aging in Place – Planning Your Forever Home
While we design and build a wide variety of modular homes, each one tailored to match the lifestyle of the respective homebuyer, there’s one circumstance that continues to come up again and again….“I’m retiring/retired, and I plan to sell my home and downsize to a Ranch.”...
Modular Building Innovations Through The Years
The roots of modular home construction can be traced back to the mid-20th century. Today, modular construction is at the forefront of solving housing shortages and disaster recovery needs. ...
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units can be a smart, practical way to increase the usability and long-term value of your property. Our Resources tab touches on key considerations like zoning hurdles, design considerations, the build process, and site requirements. Explore these articles to gain an understanding of why ADUs have recently surged into the limelight.
Featured Build – Hayward ADU
We built this efficient and attractive 1-bed, 1-bath, 536 square foot ADU for a family in Guilford, Connecticut. As is so often the case, Mom’s big, stately two-story home no longer suited her lifestyle....
ADUs vs Assisted Living
Needing some occasional help, struggling with stairs at home, or simply wanting to live closer to family does not necessarily mean it’s time to give up independent living....
ADU Costs in Connecticut and Rhode Island Explained
Rising home prices, limited inventory, and a growing demand for flexible living arrangements have made ADUs an ever more attractive solution for homeowners in both Connecticut and Rhode Island....
The Rise of ADUs in Rhode Island
As a known, go-to source for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) throughout Southern New England, we receive quite a few inquiries from folks considering moving their family or close friends onto their property. ...
Connecticut’s ADU Laws and “Opting Out” – What Can I Build?
Connecticut passed Public Act 21-29 in 2021 to increase housing supply and affordability. The law required towns to allow at least one ADU on single-family lots, subject to the following conditions....
Barriers & Challenges of ADUs in Connecticut
While Rhode Island has amended state-wide Zoning laws in favor of ADUs in recent years, Connecticut's rules are less straightforward. Here's what you'll need to know about building an ADU in Connecticut....
Tiny Homes & Advantages of Small-Space Living
ADUs are not shrunken-down homes; ADUs are thoughtfully and efficiently designed. ADU floorplans prioritize the essentials, which makes them feel much larger than the square footage would lead one to believe. ...
What Interior Items Come Standard in a Modular Home?
Like a site-built home, you can have anything you’d like inside. Modular homes are just a matter of what happens at the factory versus on-site following delivery.