When you think of a modular home, what comes to mind? If you immediately envision a cheap, poorly built structure, you’re not alone—but you’re wrong! You may be confusing “modular” homes with “manufactured” homes. Modular homes have been popular since the early 20th century; Sears Roebuck Co. sold over 500,000 pre-fabricated homes between 1910 and [...]
Everyone’s seen a 70s-era pre-fab home. Maybe it was your parents’ or grandparents’ place, frozen in your memory with peeling yellowed wallpaper, buckling linoleum, and rickety metal stair rails. The cheap, poor quality home building materials used in most of these homes don’t stand the test of time, driving down the value of home prices and [...]
Homes by Brill is proud to announce that it has been selected as a new authorized Stratford Homes builder! This partnership allows us to bring Stratford’s economical housing concept to more families in Urbandale and the surrounding areas while ensuring the highest quality construction and management through each home build process. […]
One of the biggest reasons to design a custom home rather than buying a previously owned property or a “spec” home is getting to make sure your home perfectly fits the needs of your family’s lifestyle. When designing a home for your family, the most important feature is its functionality. Whether your family includes young kids, [...]
Everything Old Is New Again One of the hippest looks right now is using reclaimed wood in new, custom homes. Reclaimed wood refers to hardwood that has been salvaged from older buildings, structures, or industrial applications. It comes in a wide variety of colors, styles, and conditions, depending on its original use. […]
You’re finally admitting it: you’ve outgrown your home. Whether you need another bedroom for your growing family, want to be closer to work, school, or other activities, or are entering your golden years and want a “foreve home” that’s more accessible and easy to manage, it’s time to start the process of looking for a [...]
One of the most exciting parts of building your own home rather than moving into an older property is getting to choose your building materials and finishes. Knowing you’ll never have to deal with peeling mustard-colored linoleum flooring or rip up burnt-orange shag carpeting, you have the freedom to choose a flooring material that works [...]
Do you want to host your family for Christmas this year but worry that you don’t have enough space? Whether your home is too small, laid out poorly, or just not suited for holiday entertaining, there’s still time to design and build a home that meets your needs perfectly – but you must hurry! [...]
If you’re relocating your family to Des Moines for work or in search of a better lifestyle, you might be getting ready to embark on a long-distance roadtrip. Moving doesn’t have to be a hassle; if you do it right, you can make it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for the whole family. […]
If you’re building your own home, one of the most fun and rewarding places to incorporate the latest home technology and styles is your kitchen. The most popular kitchen features of 2016 are more than just trendy; they incorporate elements of universal design that can significantly improve your quality of life and enable you to [...]