Call it a mother-in-law suite, a granny flat, a guest house, a backyard office, an accessory dwelling unit, or just your own sweet compact home. Whichever name you choose for it, there’s no denying ...

The cost to build a modular home is between $180,000 to $360,000, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include the home size, style, and brand ...

If you've been scouring the listings for a new home for months, but nothing has tickled your fancy, you might want to consider building your own. But a custom build from the ground up isn't your only ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

It looks like a doodle of a house that has come to life. Portuguese architect Filipe Saraiva was tinkering with his plan of how to quick-build modular homes when he decided the simple silhouette also ...

Modular and panelized construction is trending up for residential and commercial builds. We talked with three companies seeing increased demand for their products and services. Factory prefab can ...

As Los Angeles wildfire survivors look to rebuild, prefabricated and modular homes offer a compelling alternative to traditional construction, especially for those who want to move quickly, stay ...

Design magazines love them. So do movie stars and environmental activists. New technology, including the use of robots in factories, makes them even easier to build. So why are advocates of prefab ...

Sandy beaches, gnarly waves. The life of a surfer is pretty, well, sweet. It was this idyllic lifestyle that saw champion wave rider Nev Hyman start his own successful board companies. Today, having ...

Deciding to buy a home is an exciting, significant step. But where do you go from there? How do you know what sort of house will work for you? And what options are even out there? There are many ...