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
Yes, It’s Coming To Pratt Homes Soon! A Modern Look With A Monoslope Roof. This new home will be arriving soon at Pratt Homes in Tyler, TX, and we wanted to be the first to bring you all the exciting details. A mono-slope (or one slope) roof design is one of the most sought after
A New Home Design Will Be Arriving Soon At Pratt Homes. Here’s A Sneak Peek At This Much Sought After Monoslope Roof Design. This new home design is coming soon to Pratt Homes in Tyler, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek at what all the buzz is about. One of the most
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
Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que Pratt Homes ha sido seleccionado como el distribuidor exclusivo de Stone Canyon Cabins en el estado de Texas. Stone Canyon Cabins prioriza la seguridad y el estilo en la construcción de sus pequeñas cabañas. Echa un vistazo a dos que ya están disponibles. El Titus El 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
Algo que debemos aclarar desde el principio es que una casa modular moderna no debe confundirse con una casa prefabricada tradicional en lo que respecta a su construcción o a su capacidad para ser segura en caso de tormenta. Vivir en una casa modular debería darte tranquilidad en lugar de hacerte sentir preocupado.
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
Designing your dream kitchen? While the decorative design of your kitchen of course matters, so does the functionality of it. And setting up a functional kitchen should be done with precision. After all, you don’t want to find out you don’t like the setup once the build or remodel has completed. This is why you
These days tiny is totally in. And because modern minimalists are always looking for new ways to minimize their ecological footprint or size down to just the basics, the popularity of tiny homes has been on the rise. But tiny homes are nothing new, though they sure have evolved over the years. The tiny homes
Similar to those of the fashion world, home design trends come and go. This is why savvy homeowners and renters alike choose to stick to home décor designs that are essentially prepped for the future. Looking to get the most for your budget? Here are some future-proof home décor ideas that can help you set
Building a new multi-generational home or remodeling your house to accommodate a larger family? If multiple generations will be living under one roof, things can of course get a little hectic. However, there are always features you can incorporate into your home design to make multigenerational living more enjoyable for everyone. Plenty of Space Between:
Remodeling or building a kitchen? Need some inspiration when it comes to modernizing your counter tops and floors? Have a look at these counter top and flooring material trends of 2017. COUNTER TOP TRENDS Wooden/Butcher Block Tops: One of the hottest kitchen counter top trends of 2017 is the butcher block top. Made out of
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get to business. Plan to renovate your home in the upcoming year? If so, you are probably already looking at house plans in order to find the ones that work best with your space. You’ve probably also noticed that most of them are boring, lacking uniqueness
The temperatures are quickly dropping and the leaves are beginning to change color and fall to the ground, which can only mean one thing. Fall is officially here, and it’s time to get your home ready for the season. Don’t have time or the funds to have an interior decorator give your home a makeover?
First impressions are essentially everything, and this is certainly true when it comes to the appearance of your home, apartment or condo. This is why homeowners these days are making it a point to do what they can to improve the curb appeal of their home in order to raise the value of their property.
The sweltering temperatures are an indicator that summer is officially here, which means your energy bill will likely be rising. While there is no way to reduce the temperature outdoors, there are a few things you can do around the inside of your home to keep you and your family cool and your energy bills
¿Necesita ayuda para diseñar esa nueva ampliación o remodelación de su casa? Lo creas o no, ¡hay una aplicación para eso! Sí, es cierto. Echa un vistazo a estas aplicaciones que puedes descargar en tu smartphone o tableta para ayudarte a completar el diseño de tu casa mientras te desplazas.
The exterior of your home of course deserves to be as appealing as the interior. After all, it is the curb appeal of a home which ultimately motivates buyers. Did you know that there are many things you can do besides simply painting the exterior of your house for a boost in curb appeal? If
The design of a bathroom can either add or detract from the value of a home, which is why it’s important to keep your bathrooms updated and on-trend. Need a little inspiration to help you get started? Take a look at our list of the top bathroom trends for 2016! Wood In the past many
It’s that time again. Spring is finally here and that means many homeowners will soon began doing a bit of spring cleaning. Don’t know where to start? Here is a complete checklist that will help you clean your entire home, room by room. Entryways and Hallways Clean baseboards and trim Wash switch plates, doors, handles
Technology is meant to keep us connected, but it could actually be keeping us apart. Since most people can stay in touch with their loved ones via text messages, emails and social media, families and couples are not spending as much quality time together. If you want to reconnect with yourself, your family or your
2016 is set to be quite an exciting year when it comes to home design. The kitchen is one particular room many homeowners are choosing to renovate and upgrade in order to keep up with modern design, color schemes and technology. If you are planning on renovating or designing your kitchen in 2016, here are
There’s a new home trend sweeping the globe that is helping individuals, couples and families live more sustainable livelihoods than ever before. Thanks to advancements in modern technology, tiny home living is now a viable option for many people who are on a tight budget or for those who believe that less is best. If
Homeowners all over the country have been searching for ways to reduce their energy usage in order to save money on their electricity bill each month. If you are a homeowner who can relate, you’ll need to know what improvements you can make to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Well, you’re in luck.
Hay muchas cosas que deben hacerse en casa durante el otoño. Esto se debe a que la temporada de otoño es el momento perfecto para preparar su casa para los próximos meses de invierno. Si eres propietario de una vivienda, aquí tienes una breve lista de mantenimiento de las cosas que deberías hacer en casa este otoño.
There are certain design aspects of a home which are essentially must-haves on the top of the list for home buyers. One of these particular features is the porch. For over a century, the porch has been included in the blueprints for the vast majority of American homes. In fact, American homes have featured porches
Moving into your newly purchased home is always exciting because you finally get to personalize a house to fit your own style and preferences. Besides decorating the interior with personal items, you should also make it a point to increase your new home’s curb appeal by doing a little landscaping. To give you a little
The key to designing a kid’s room that is both fun and functional is to plan ahead. After all, a kid’s bedroom is the one spot in the house they’ll be spending most of their time in not only sleeping, but also playing, learning, creating and hanging out with their friends. If your child’s room
Buying your first home can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be a little scary if you don’t know much about the home buying process and mortgage loans. If you’re a first-time home buyer and you’re unfamiliar with the real estate industry, check out these tips that can help you better prepare
Besides the bedroom or living area, there are two other rooms in a home which people tend to spend their most time in. These two rooms are the kitchen and the bathroom and they’re both rather important to the functionality of a home. Take a look at some of the virtues of each room and
Feel like the décor of your home needs a little update but you don’t want to spend a small fortune to get it done? Believe it or not, there really is no need to break the bank in order to redecorate your home. If you want to save a little cash, take a look at
We would like to introduce the down payment layaway plan. Don’t wait until your tax refund is here! Start now with as little as $1,000 down and Pratt Homes will get started on securing financing for your new home and do a 90-day price guarantee before the January price increases we know are coming…When your
Do you need a new home? These are the top 10 signs it’s time for you to move! 1. You Got a Raise – If your cash flow has increased since the last time you upgraded, it’s definitely time to splurge on a brand spanking new home. 2. Your Neighbors Have Moved – Once all
Some people view tiny houses as cheap or less exciting than the large mansions that seem to offer just about everything that you could need. There is this idea that you need bigger in order to be happy, or that bigger is truly better in every way. This is far from the truth, however. In
Did you know that if you are spending just $700 per month in rent that it would add up to $33,000 in just four years for a place to live that isn’t even yours! See the monthly rent table below to see how your rent payments may add up over time. The real cost of
