Mobile, prefabricated, or modular homes are having a moment right now, and it looks as if the trend will continue. A variety of factors is behind the desire for alternative housing solutions, from ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Here’s something a little different on the home-building front: We took ...

The cost to build a modular home is between $180,000 to $360,000, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include the home size, style, and brand ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

The term “prefab” in home construction has evolved from a whispered notion to a resounding declaration of innovation. Prefabricated homes were once considered outliers; now, they stand as the future ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

Summer is almost here, and that means extended weekends, vacations, mountains, and beaches. Most people look for an RV or camper to get the most out of their summer. But, what if I told you there's ...

More than 20 years after I first promoted the building method at Dwell, it has yet to live up to its promise—but it can. This ...

Ty Sharp, a 26-year-old software consultant from Aspen, Colo., is building a 2,876-square-foot vacation home in Ventura, Calif. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom custom home, for which he’s paying ...

At a time when homeownership is out of reach for many lower-income individuals and families, manufactured homes could provide a path forward. If you need a car, you don't hire a team to find the parts ...

This 2,800-square-foot home was built with an expansive porch in Menlo Park. Photo courtesy Toby Long Design. For decades, factory-built homes carried a stigma. People pictured boxy, cookie-cutter ...