More Mora Clocks

More Mora Clocks

Mora clocks are longcase clocks with a pendulum and weights. They date from the late 1700s through the 1800s. The clock movements were made in the Mora area of Sweden. They are eight-day clock movements. That means they only have to be wound once a 

Adding a Bonus Room over the Garage

Adding a Bonus Room over the Garage

The model shows a bonus room over the garage. This seems like a great idea! We decided that we could make this Cliff’s office. That way when he fires up one of those servers that sounds like a jet engine, I won’t hear it. The 

Modulars: Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Modulars: Premier Homes of the Carolinas

We drove to Premier Homes Carolinas. It is not far from where we live now and where we are building. I was interested in the Garland model. But, we really liked the other models, too. We toured the models and talked to some sales people. 

The Schumacher Homes Blue Ridge Model

The Schumacher Homes Blue Ridge Model

When we visited the Schumacher Homes Model in Asheville, North Carolina, we picked up a brochure “The Best Way to Appreciate the Quality of our Homes is to Tour Our Model.” If you like this floor plan but need more sq. ft. consider the: Beverly 

Shopping Modular Homes – Blue Ridge Log Cabins

Shopping Modular Homes – Blue Ridge Log Cabins

If you are driving north on I26, just before you cross the North Carolina state line, you will see tiny log cabins on the left and big log cabins on the right. The tiny ones are Green River Cabins. The larger ones are Blue Ridge 

Edits to Summit – Highland – RAB107A by R-Anell Homes

Edits to Summit – Highland – RAB107A by R-Anell Homes

These are some edits to the Highland. This picture removes a lot of the dormers and bump-outs that it shows on the site and on the plan and adds a front porch. And it is flipped to the way it would fit on our land. 

Shopping Modular Homes – Home Crafters of Western Carolina

Shopping Modular Homes – Home Crafters of Western Carolina

So, we did not like the basic features that came with the price quoted at Premier Homes of the Carolinas. We didn’t really like the upgrades either. We waited for them to get a price with just the bare minimum to get a CO. Or 

Pricing Modular Homes

Pricing Modular Homes

Doing some research on what a modular may cost and I thought I’d share and put it in one place. These are all made by Palm Harbor. www.palmharbor.com I found this pricing at phcarolinas.com and www.silverpointhomes.com. Here is a chart. You might find it useful. 

Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

I visited zoning to be sure we could build on the land. No problem. Then I drove to a modular dealership to get an idea what a modular would cost. I drove to Premier Homes of the Carolinas, on Asheville Hwy, between Hendersonville and Asheville. 

Modular Kitchens

Modular Kitchens

I’m not really crazy about the layout that comes with the modular we are planning. So, I looked at other options for the other modulars and moved things around. Thought I’d share. Actually, these are all backwards from the direction my kitchen will be. I