Not your grandmother's singlewide...

You may have heard this from me already, as I can't stop talking about it, but we just returned from a trip to Port Orange Florida visiting my dad and his wife Debbie.

They liked the Daytona area and had visited before as Debbie's brother Steve has a place nearby, so they started a home search of their own in late 2008. This was our first opportunity to visit, so the place was already 100% perfect, but it is my understanding that they really only did cosmetic fixes to their otherwise incredible home.

After looking at condos, a site built home development and more, the settled on Crane Lakes, a subdivision built on an old family farm from 2001-2008. The subdivision is now complete and has 800 multi section manufactured homes.

Most have carports, many have garages, and some even have cute little garages for their golf carts as Crane Lakes offers a golf course! The majority of homes are end elevation but with the landscaping, siding, roof lines and more, each house has its own unique identity.

We had such an incredible time, and were so very comfortable I have been wondering, why anyone would consider anything else? The monthly rent they pay maintains the lawns and provides security and they have access to tennis courts, golf, 2 pools, a restaurant, a hot tub, a fitness room and more.

They also have a built in social network for cards, rides and more.

I can't imagine that any one person living there for one minute felt that they "settled" for a manufactured home. We cannot wait to go back!

Being green just got easier

Kermit the Frog once said "It ain't easy being green." And with green building the same held true for a long time.

Manorwood Homes has created a green initiative. You can read information about it on our website. It has to do with renewable products they use and building an energy efficient home.

Bill Lake Homes is doing their part too. With the blower door tests of their homes they can see where any air infiltration occurs and remedy the problem at the factory to cut down on your heating and cooling expenses.

Look under the "Advice" section of our website too for small ways you can save energy in your own lives too.

Being green is good for your psyche knowing you are keeping the environment safe, and good on your wallet cutting down on unnecessary expenses.

A sure sign of spring

We had a Board meeting today for the Adirondack Builder's Association and we are in the midst of planning our Spring Home Show. It will be at the Crete Center March 13-14. It is a lot of work, but a lot of fun too. It is always nice to see new familiar faces, as well as faces of our customers from past years, who are there looking for landscaping or a pool etc.

There will be an Alternative Energy component this year, which we are really excited about. Allsion from Hulbert Brothers has worked really hard getting speakers for the two days!

Hope you can join us! It will be here before we know it!