Pratt Homes Unveils the Bluebonnet Farmhouse – A Showstopper at the East Texas State Fair Pratt Homes is making history at this year’s East Texas State Fair with the debut of the Bluebonnet Farmhouse – our very first double section home to be featured at the event. With timeless farmhouse charm, thoughtful design, and unmatched

Proper A/C Maintenance Tips to Keep You Cool All Summer Long When summer heat is at its peak, a well-maintained air conditioner can be your best defense against rising temperatures. But keeping your A/C system in top shape doesn’t just ensure comfort—it also boosts energy efficiency, lowers your utility bills, and extends the life of

The Pros of Pier-and-Beam Foundations Compared to Other Options When building a home or any structure, the foundation is a critical element that determines stability, longevity, and maintenance needs. Among the various types of foundations available, pier-and-beam stands out for its unique advantages. Let’s explore why pier-and-beam foundations are often preferred over other foundation options

In the heart of East Texas, where the charm of country living meets the innovation of modern design, we proudly introduce “The Sage” – an embodiment of rustic elegance and contemporary comfort. Deer Valley Homebuilders and Mossy Oak have partnered with Pratt Homes to deliver a first-of-its-kind Nativ Living series home to the great people

One of the most exciting times of your life is when you get a new home. Especially if you design it yourself. Pratt Homes in Tyler, Texas, believes that pre-built modular homes are the perfect option for an inexpensive, energy-efficient, designer home with hundreds of custom and craftsman options. What do you want in your

When building your dream modular home, hiring an experienced and trusted modular home builder is your first step. But wait! Before even speaking with your modular home builder, do a bit of research on your own. Make yourself familiar with aspects of the construction process so that when you do sit down and ask questions

We’re spending more time at home today than ever before. We’re working from home, schooling from home, and entertaining at home. It stands to reason that our home should not only be comfortable but a reflection of what we want and need. It should have customized, comfortable details. It should feel like, well, home. In

In today’s world, people are spending more time at home than ever. School, work, and family time. Your home and property should be in a place that feels good to you.  Many families are now looking at the option of a cabin-style prefab home.  Modular home cabins provide a rustic, warm atmosphere providing stylish living

Pratt Homes, in Tyler, Texas, knows that part of designing and owning a modular home is home security. Feeling secure in your home is one of the most important details to plan for.   Whether you’re asleep, awake, or out of town, you need to know that you, your family, and your property are safe. Modular homes

A Smart Option That’s Growing in Popularity After many years of experience in the tiny home and park model business, Pratt Homes, in Tyler, understands how important an affordable home with quality construction, security, and a comfortable design concept is to new parents. More and more new parents are looking at the possibility of homeownership

Getting Creative Is Key! Pratt Modular Homes, in Tyler, Texas, understands the limitations of space involved in a small apartment, home, mobile home, or tiny home. Being stuck inside for long periods of time can make any house, even a new house, feel tiny. But don’t despair! Our in-house home designers have learned lots of

Whether you’re sprawled out in a roomy 3000 square foot home, nesting in your small apartment, or somewhere in between- Pratt Modular Homes, in Tyler, Texas, understands that many people are still looking at possibly lengthy quarantines in their homes. Many families are feeling that their home is just a bit more confining these days-

Choosing to live in a tiny house has become a “movement” because there are so many benefits: money savings, green living, simplifying your life, and so many more.   “Buying my RVIA Certified Tiny Home was one of the best decisions I have made. I love the simplistic lifestyle now that I am older and the

There is a good deal of confusion surrounding the terms’ modular home’, ‘pre-built home’, ‘pre-fab home’, ‘manufactured home’, and ‘mobile home’. While all have a few similar characteristics, not only with each other, but also with the traditional ‘stick-built home’, a modular home is quite different from the rest in some very significant ways. When

Living in a RVIA Certified Park Model Tiny Home or simply a “Tiny Home” seems to be all the rage these days, and it’s no mystery as to why. While there are pros and cons to any living situation, tiny homes offer a cozy, minimalist lifestyle, while allowing you to save money. We love a

Between the Reality TV shows of people building and living in tiny homes and the beautifully decorated Park Model Tiny Homes on Pinterest, it’s not hard to see why more and more people are becoming enamored with the idea of living in a miniature version of a house. But, taking off the rose-colored glasses for

In almost all situations, a modular home will end up being more affordable than a site-built home. This financial advantage emerges during the construction process but continues over time once the home is completed and occupied. Since the overall time spent on all aspects of new home construction directly impacts the final, new home cost,

Ready To Buy Your New Home?   Help Prepare Your Children For This Exciting Time Moving can be exciting, yet stressful, all on its own but adding children to the experience can be even more so. When moving with kids, it’s important to consider how they will adjust to such a significant change. However, there are

The American Dream has been built around the idea of owning a home – many believe the more square footage the better. However, a recent and growing trend of Living in a Tiny Home has proved otherwise.   Like any living situation, tiny homes have their own set of pros and cons. Some of the

Whether you are considering a major remodeling of a traditional home or merely a few minor modular home upgrades, most real estate experts agree that there are some easy improvements that can pay off big at the time of resale while also helping you to attract more potential buyers. #1 Bathroom Remodel or Update A

We are excited to announce that Pratt Homes has been selected as the exclusive dealer for Stone Canyon Cabins in the state of Texas.    Stone Canyon Cabins prioritizes safety and style in the construction of their tiny house cabins.     Take a look at two we have already available. The Titus The Jackson

Due to rocky soils or high water tables, not all homes can have a basement, and often an interior room or closet may not provide enough protection. Some cities are even amending their building codes to have either a reinforced storm shelter or safe room installed in a home. A storm shelter is a structure

A granny pod is essentially a tiny house that allows an elderly family member to live on site with any caregiver. Some even call it a modern, cozy nursing home for one. When it comes to finding a place for an aging parent to live during their senior years, nursing homes can be a financial

Something that we need to clear up from the start is that a modern modular home should not be confused with a traditional manufactured home in terms of construction or its ability to be safe in a storm. Living in a modular home should give you peace of mind rather than have you feeling concerned.

Benjamin Moore’s 2019 Color of The Year Metropolitan AF-690 A stylish gray with cool undertones, metropolitan reflects the modern sophistication of 21st-century design. Sherwin Williams’ 2019 Color of The Year Cavern Clay SW 7701 A warm terracotta color with ancient, elemental roots…a nod to midcentury modern style, but with the soul of the American Southwest

Deciding exactly the right size house for your family is never easy. Do you consider total square feet or number of bedrooms and bathrooms? What about a formal dining room? Do you need two living areas and a large kitchen for entertaining? Buying a new home is for most people the single biggest financial decision

Modular home construction often needs some clarification due to previous understandings or biases about mobile or manufactured homes. It can be easy to confuse the two without the proper understanding of how modular construction is different. Both of these home construction methods use factory construction for gaining efficiencies in the building process. That is essentially

We are currently in one of the longest seller’s markets in recent memory. Although buying an existing home can often be simpler than building a new home, it can be difficult to find a used home that meets all your needs. Chances are your ideal used home already has a contract on it, and you’re

What Is a Blower Door Test? A blower door test uses a powerful, calibrated fan mounted in an exterior doorway. When the fan runs, it either pressurizes or depressurizes the house, creating a measurable pressure difference between the indoors and the outdoors. Air is then drawn through every gap, crack, and penetration in the building

Need help designing that new addition to your home or your remodel? Believe it or not, there’s an app for that! Yes, it’s true. Take a look at these apps that you can download onto your smartphone or tablet in order to help you complete the design of your home while you’re on the go.