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Meadowbrook Cabin Floor Plan

Meadowbrook Cabin Floor Plan

This is the plan to Meadowbrook Cabin. The house is 40′ x 26′, 1040 square ft before the additions. Find out more on these posts: Planning the Kitchen Log Cabin Kitchen Kitchen Before & After Turning the Attic into a Playroom Laundry and Storage Built-in 

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 

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

The Noble Cape is a modular home manufactured by Palm Harbor Homes. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a footprint of 26.2’x56′, 1,464 square feet. It is made of two 13’ modules that are 56’ long. Upstairs there is 950 square feet of unfinished 

Building a New House – Buying Land

Building a New House – Buying Land

This summer I walked past a for sale sign on a piece of land near our house when I was out walking the dogs. It was a beautiful piece of land I had never noticed before. I love where we live. And I love our 

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

If I had not watched them deliver this house with a crane, I would never guess it isn’t one of the historic homes. This is a modular, the Garland model by Palm Harbor Homes by Nationwide. You can see more information about it on their 

Research: Identifying Hydrangeas

Research: Identifying Hydrangeas

When I moved into the cabin, it already had a hydrangea bush. I have two more now. They were both gifts that came in as house plants. They are planted nearby each other in the front and have been much more successful than expected. We 

New Small House

New Small House

We’ve been following the progress of a new small house someone is building in our neighborhood. More about Huber Zip System > They posted the floor plan. Finally, here is the house finished.