Find the kitchen that fits your style by choosing your favorite features!
Ah, the kitchen. It’s no secret that many refer to it as the “heart” of the home. Fun fact: The Average American Spends 37 Minutes a Day in the Kitchen. Because of that, many of us can be pretty particular about how we’d like our kitchen to look and feel. We get it!
Take this super fun quiz and find out which of our homes has a kitchen you’ll love. Spoiler alert: this quiz only scratches the surface! We guarantee you’ll be able to find multiple kitchens that tickle your fancy, so feel free to search for models available where you plan on building! In the mean time, it’s quiz time!
Which kitchen did you get as a result? Let us know in the comments!
Your manufactured or modular home exterior can stun just like any other home…here’s how!
We recently received a comment from a reader on one of our blogs asking a very great question. “What is the best way to make it look more like a site-built home?” We’re sure lots of you might be wondering the same thing! This might come as a surprise, but there are many options for upping the curb appeal of your factory-built home. Let’s get into it!
Dormers
Dormers are an extension in the sloping roof for traditional windows rather than skylights. Dormers have many benefits to add for homeowners of manufactured and modular homes. First, they accentuate the exterior of a home.
Check out the dormers on the white home! Talk about elevating a home!
And while they do make a roof line more attractive, dormers are also constructed to create a space for the windows.
Awnings
Awnings can add a special type of sophistication to a mobile home or manufactured and modular home. Want to give your home that “site-built” feel? You’ll definitely want to consider adding an awning where it would work!
Feast your eyes on the Orion! The awning is particularly amazing!
For example, in the Orion (pictured above), the awning is placed over the center of the home front where typically nothing is installed due to the marriage line. This creates a symmetrical look to the exterior, making it architecturally pleasing.
Decks
You can add decks onto your manufactured or modular home to offer more dual indoor-outdoor space and make it look just as nice as any site-built home.
Before you start, make sure you get whatever licensing you need to complete this project. And to avoid penalties, make sure your project aligns with coding and other local building requirements. If you’re renting land or in a community, you’ll need to check with the owner to make sure you can lay the foundation for your deck.
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NOTE: Want a manufactured home but not sure where to put it? Read the blog here!
Porches
Porches can come from the factory, but also can be built on-site. What’s more, is porches are a relatively easy one-stop shop for adding curb appeal to your prefabricated home. Whenever you think of a beautiful home, you likely picture it with a porch no matter how it was built. A quality porch has the potential to help your home fool anyone!
To figure out if the porch for your dream manufactured or modular home would be built in the factory or on-site, you’ll want to get in touch with a local independent retailer who can talk to you about your options.
Garages & Carports
Adding a garage or a carport is one of the top ways to give your prefab home more curb appeal and fool just about anyone. Not to mention, this tip is equally helpful for you as it is impressive to others: your vehicles will have a place to stay and be protected!
Most carports are mounted from the side of the mobile home, where the roof meets the exterior wall, and are supported via beams on the opposite side of the driveway. This provides ample room for a car to park safely underneath.
There are different types of garage options you can choose from, depending on variables like land size and more. Learn more specific details about how to add a garage to your manufactured home by reading the blog HERE!
Skirting
Adding and choosing skirting with a personal touch is a great way to make your manufactured or modular home your own while also increasing the design savvy nature and curb appeal of your home! Skirting is amazing in that it helps a factory-built home look “finished” and high-end. While many folks choose the classic white, there are also lots of options outside of it that can add some pizazz! Material options for skirting include:
Vinyl Skirting For Mobile Homes
Simulated “Rock” Skirting
Faux Stone Skirting
Concrete Skirting
Brick Skirting
Wood Skirting
Metal Skirting
Foam Skirting
Would you like to see more examples of model exteriors that really up the ante? Search for homes in your area here!
Making your new prefabricated home fool anyone who drives by or comes in is so much easier with these tips and tricks! Let us know if you give any of them a try!
Up Your Curb Appeal and Increase Home Value All in One!
Are you thinking of getting a garage add-on to your manufactured home? Great thinking! Not only will an attached garage improve the curb appeal and overall appearance of your home, but it will also contribute to an increased home value. Who wouldn’t want that? If you’re wondering how to go about adding a garage to your prefab home, keep reading.
So, we already mentioned the benefits an attached garage will have on your home’s appearance and value, but those are just the beginning! Some other benefits include:
Protection for your car against the elements and any potential theft attempts
More room for storage or hobbies
Entering the home from within the garage when needed
The best thing about finding your dream home through Champion® Homes is that many of our innovative models are garage-friendly and relatively easy to add a garage to your home.
Different Types of Garages and Orientations for Factory-Built Homes
Something very important to think about when planning your garage attachment is the attachment style you’d like to use, and the foundational support.
ATTACHED GARAGE
As the name implies, an attached garage is connected to the manufactured home. The attached garage is site-constructed through the local permitting process and can be designed as a small single car or a much larger 2-3 car version. It can be built structurally independent using four walls or structurally dependent using 3 walls. A structurally independent garage is often considered easier because it does not require special changes to the home’s foundation. The orientation of the garage is also an important consideration. Depending on your site plan, a garage can be located on a home side wall to create an “L” shape or on an end wall to maintain a traditional ranch style appearance.
A manufactured home may also require certain additional features for the attached garage. Strategically positioned exterior doors and home siding adjusts are a couple examples of things we can do in the factory, so your attached garage is a perfect fit on site. A great time to build an attached garage is often during the home set process. The efficiency associated with various construction trades already being on site usually leads to cost savings.
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DETACHED GARAGE
As the name implies, a detached garage is not connected to the home. It is a great option when various circumstances such as garage size, curb appeal issues, or code compliance issues make an attached garage option impractical. A detached garage falls completely under the control of your local codes and jurisdiction. It requires many of the same planning and design considerations as an attached garage. Your local building department and contractor can help with site planning, permitting, as well as design considerations to ensure your vision is realized.
Decide to add a garage onto your manufactured home. Ready for a garage? Take a look at the different types of garages available through your builder and try to envision how it will look on your property. If your home isn’t yet built, ask your builder for their recommendations.
Discover if your home can support an attached garage. If your home is already built and installed, you may still be able to add an attached garage. Have a contractor or design professional check your home and property for suitability in accommodating an attached garage. This step may require some simple design planning to ensure code compliance and site setback requirements are established. Also, if an attached garage is not practical, you may still be able to consider a detached garage instead.
Select a contractor and review your plans. Ensure that you work with a reputable contractor experienced with manufactured housing. If you’re adding a garage to an existing home, consider engaging the builder that set the home originally. This may help ensure that you are making the best and safest decision regarding your home and new garage. They may have additional insight or tips to help you along your garage journey.
TIP: Not planning to build the garage right away? Depending on your timeline, it may be a good idea to save extra matching shingle and siding materials when the home is built so that you’ll have a perfect color match when you do decide to build.
Prepare for construction! The moment you’ve been waiting for! Your contractor needs to make sure you have the proper permitting, foundation, and other preliminary work needed to support a successful project. Be sure to remember that Champion may be a nice resource for numerous construction details, especially those directly related to home attachment.
There you have it! Would you be interested in a blog on how to add a garage to a modular home? Let us know in the comments!
If You’ve Ever Thought “I like your homes…but where do I put them?” this is the blog for you!
So, you found it. You found the manufactured home for you, and you’re ready to just live in it already! Great! If you’ve made the smart decision in choosing a quality Champion® Homes prefab home, you’re likely trying to figure out one important detail: where does the home go??! Have no fear, the Champion® Homes Blog is here to help.
Your Choices
When considering where you want to place your manufactured home, you’ll have 2 main choices: privately owned land, or land within a land lease community. When trying to choose the option that works best for you, you’ll want to consider a variety of factors. Let’s get into them!
NOTE: Still trying to figure out the right home style for you? Click HERE to take the quiz!
The Chipper is a 3-bedroom home built in our Millen, GA facility.
Option 1: Private Land
If you’re considering buying private land to place your prefab home on, you might prefer the privacy and personalization potential of having your own lot. Where do people go when they are shopping for land? Websites such as Zillow.com and Realtor.com are great options! You can search the area where you want to live and select “Lots/land”, etc. If this is the route you would like to take, there are quite a few details to make sure you’ve thought of before signing the dotted line. These details include:
Lot size. Understandably so, you’ll want to make sure the lot you plan to purchase will have enough room to place your manufactured home. This might also need to include space on each side of the property line, also known as a ‘setback.’ When you purchase property, you should be given a document outlining the setbacks. This is especially important when you’re thinking of living in a subdivision.
Zoning Requirements. This will likely differ from area to area. You’ll want to get with your local municipality before purchasing a lot to make sure manufactured homes are approved in that location. Reach out to your county officials for this information.
Regulations. Your home might need to be placed in a specific location or face a specific direction on the land.
HOA Covenants. You’ll also want to investigate homeowner covenants that may apply to you should you choose to live in a community with a homeowner’s association, for example “must at least have a 2-car garage,” “side-entry garage required” or “needs a covered front entry.”
Permits. After you’ve gotten through zoning and any restrictions, it’s important to secure any necessary permits for placing your home. This could include permits for additional construction services. A local retailer can help guide you through this process.
Environmental concerns. It is recommended to perform a perc and soils test of the land before you even think about placing a home there. This ensures adequate soil drainage and without it, you could face lots of problems down the line.
Utilities. Are utilities available on the property? These include natural gas, water or well, electricity, sewer or septic. If not, it’s time to figure out the costs for getting them on your property. The retailer you work with will be able to help with this too!
Required preparation. Is the lot hilly? Are there lots of trees? Are there overhead wires that need to be removed? These are just a couple of factors you’ll need to consider when getting the land prepared for a home to be safely placed.
Another great resource to help you through this process is a local retailer! They will be able to help you find the home, and lot, of your dreams – then guide you through the process of preparing your land. Click here to find a retailer in your area.
Option 2: Manufactured Housing Community (Land Lease)
For others, the best choice is going with a manufactured home community. In most cases, you’ll be able to rent the land for your home in a community. In some other cases, you’ll be able to buy land or participate in a rent-to-own program.
There are many perks to living in a manufactured home community; many have amenities like a pool, fitness center, green space and home care like grass watering.
Check out this TikTok for more information on living in a manufactured home community!
The main detail you’ll need to consider when choosing the community route? Making sure you find the right community near you that fits your needs. Are there specific age requirements? If you have a family, will the specific amenities do well with the kids? These are some important questions to ask yourself as you decide on the community for you.
Another great perk of communities is they will help to guide you through the process of finding a home. Looking to find a community in your area? We’ve got you covered: click here!
The Innovation 1668H is quite the stunner! It’s built in our Athens, TX facility.
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Learn more about the homebuilding process and culture inside our Navasota, Texas plant
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer searching for an affordable and durable home or looking for your third home that will stand the test of time, factory-built housing is more than a great option! Not only will you get more bang for your buck, but you’ll also receive a home of your own that is designed beautifully and built to last.
A home built out of our Navasota, TX manufacturing facility!
If you’re in Texas and looking for a quality manufactured home, look no further than Champion® Homes’ Navasota Manufacturing Facility! Roughly an hour drive from the epicenter of Houston, this manufacturing facility in a thriving small town has been very well received in the marketplace without even being open for a year yet!
Things To Know About Our Navasota, TX Facility:
This facility focuses on building our most affordable homes!
This facility has been recognized by the state of Texas for all the jobs they’re providing in the area. Wow!
Has a training program for people coming in with little experience, which allows most to be promoted quickly.
Puts safety first as proven by its great safety record.
Provides a selection of straightforward home plans that are brought to life with quality.
The Dakota is a beautiful model built out of our Navasota manufacturing facility. Swipe through to check it out!
When it comes to the charming old railroad town of Navasota, our Champion Homes manufacturing facility is really setting a new standard. If you were a fly on the wall looking into the culture of the facility, you’d see the paid-for Sno Cone truck every Wednesday in the Summer, big family-style BBQ dinners, exceptionally clean working protocol and, above all, a level of utmost respect for customers and employees.
If you’re looking for quality mobile homes in Texas, then what you’re really looking for is a manufactured home by Champion Homes of Navasota. Interested in finding the Texas manufactured home for you? Get in touch with a local retailer today!
We’ve all been there. Getting that energy bill that makes you legitimately reconsider every single decision you’ve made until this point. Needless to say, it’s an eye-opening experience for sure. This experience is part of the reason why we champion energy efficient practices in the building of our homes.
Our homes are built to meet high thermal efficiency requirements, meaning they feature:
Low-E windows
Airtight building envelope
Insulation values that meet or exceed code standards for keeping homes comfortable
Optional features such as LED lighting packages and programmable thermostats
This keeps you living comfortably inside your home and keeps the elements living outside of the home.
Our manufactured homes and our modular homes are energy efficient, but the standards and requirements differ for each. They are similar but built to a different code. Each state has its own code for modular construction. For HUD manufactured homes, there are different thermal zones. HUD is also a very active EnergyStar® proponent, though not all HUD homes are EnergyStar® certified, so be sure to search with this detail in mind if it’s important to you.
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EnergyStar® certified homes “are designed and built better from the ground up,” as per the U.S. Department of Energy. This means they are built using more stringent thermal assemblies related to walls, floors, ceilings, windows, doors, and more! The result is better design and construction; these homes provide more sustainable and eco-friendly advantages you can trust.
Watch the special to learn about Champion’s commitment to our veterans
This is not a drill: Champion® Homes and Star Fleet Trucking will be featured in a full episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career on Lifetime Television. As part of the special, you’ll be able to meet and follow along with 3 of our employees who have bravely served their country in the United States Military as they speak about how they transfer the skills and values they gained in duty to their roles here at Champion.
Behind -the-scenes!
You’ll also hear from our President and CEO, Mark Yost, as he speaks to the importance of hiring and valuing veterans in the workforce. At Champion Homes, we take very seriously our company-wide dedication to provide quality homes to hard-working Americans, and hiring veterans fits perfectly in line with that goal.
Get to Know More About the Featured Employees:
While we proudly employ many veterans on our team at Champion Homes, the Military Makeover: Operation Career special will feature 3 from various areas in Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking. You’ll learn more about their stories in the episode, but here’s an intro on who they are and what they do:
Trish Nowak, Safety Director for Star Fleet Trucking
Ron Baer, Jr., Star Fleet Truck Driver
Scott Kennemuth, former Operations Manager for Champion Homes
Hosted by Montel Williams, Military Makeover: Operation Career speaks to the opportunities we offer veterans at Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking
How Can I Watch the Special?
Many of us personally know someone who has served in the U.S. Military, so this episode will surely warm your heart and remind you of the freedoms to cherish every day. If you’re interested in watching the Champion Homes and Star Fleet Trucking episode of Military Makeover: Operation Career, keep reading.
The show airs on November 30th at 7:30 AM EST/PST time on Lifetime TV.
Get the 4-1-1 on Prefabricated Homes and Their Benefits
Though they’ve been around for over 100 years, prefab homes are becoming an increasingly popular housing option for homebuyers looking to make a purchase that’s affordable and sustainable. As their popularity soars, your curiosity is sure to grow with it! If you want to know what there is to know about prefabricated homes and how to get your own, keep reading!
Model 2444 will bring all your #coastalvibes dreams to life!
First thing first, what is a prefab home? Well, another term for prefabricated homes is “factory-built homes.” This second term might shed more light on what a prefab home really is: a home built and designed in an off-site facility and then transported to the site for assembly and finishing. Prefabricated homes are brought to their final site about 90% already done.
The World of Prefab Homes
So, now you know “prefabricated” refers to how and where a home is built. Now it’s time to learn about the different types of prefabricated homes available to you!
Manufactured
Factory-built homes built to the HUD code. To learn more about manufactured homes, click HERE.
Modular
Factory-built homes built to local and state codes. To learn more about modular homes, click HERE.
The Claremont
Why Are Prefabricated Homes More Affordable?
Factory-built homes are more affordable because they are more efficient. Let us explain. Having the luxury of building homes in a climate-controlled facility means a lot of great things. One of those means being able to pre-plan and pre-buy materials according to what we know we will build each day. This means fewer materials are wasted because we can allot what we buy to our standard building output. Also, using a skilled labor force means workers are assembled efficiently as well. This means multiple homes are finished in our building facilities every day!
What Are Some More Benefits of Prefabricated Homes?
Sustainability, energy efficiency and timeline, just to name a few!
And there you have it! As you can probably see, prefab homes are pretty darn cool! And at Champion® Homes, we like to think ours are the coolest. Ready to make the leap into factory-built housing? Talk to a retailer near you for your best options today!
So, you’re interested in factory-built housing, but don’t know where to start. We get it! The world of pre-fabricated homes is vast and full of options, so you’ll definitely want to know which of those options work best for you and your lifestyle. When it comes to manufactured homes and modular homes, knowing the difference can take you a long way. So, let’s get into it!
Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes have actually been around longer than you might think. You’ve likely heard manufactured homes referred to as mobile homes in your day-to-day conversations. Before 1976 when the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) code was developed, they were referred to as mobile homes. After the HUD code was developed, they were and still are referred to as manufactured. Same type of home, but manufactured homes of today meet the regulations of the HUD code.
A modular home is a home that is also built in a climate-controlled indoor factory, but to a local state code, such as the International Residential Code, or IRC. You may often hear modular homes described as “prefabricated homes.” A modular home is built in sections, or modules, which are then delivered to and assembled on the home site. A modular home is more comparable to a site-built home in details like its available financing through more traditional mortgages and the local codes to which it is built.
Check out our modular homes blog for more detailed information if you’re interested.
Similarities & Differences
The main similarity you’ll find between manufactured and modular homes is that they’re both built in a climate-controlled factory by skilled craftspeople who do the same thing every day. All of our scrap material is used somewhere in the home instead of being piled and thrown away like in site-built homes.
The main difference you’ll find between manufactured and modular homes is the codes to which they are built. The HUD code can differ from the code of a specific state, town or county, and this all helps to determine what kind of house can be built and where. For example, a home built to the HUD Code for delivery in Massachusetts could be very different from a home built to local the Massachusetts modular code.. And that’s just one state!
Bottom line: we’re building homes to the right code for the right regions.
Whether you’re looking to go the manufactured route or the modular route, factory-built provides the advantages you’ll want and need as a new homeowner. Browse our floorplans today and find the home of your dreams.
Here are all the details you’ll need to begin your manufactured home experience
You might be seeing a lot of media about the benefits of manufactured homes and why you should consider one if you’re in the homebuying market. But you may be confused to know: what IS a manufactured home? What sets it apart from a stick-built home and why is it a smart purchase? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
The first thing you should know about manufactured homes is that they’re factory-built. This means our teams work indoors, in climate-controlled facilities, with no dependence on weather fluctuations like your typical site-built home. Because manufactured homes are factory-built, they provide assurance for details such as:
Quality control
Weather-protected construction materials
Construction speed
Energy-efficient structures
Less waste
So, you’ve likely heard manufactured homes referred to as mobile homes in your day-to-day conversations. That’s a historical reference that has changed from the past perception.
Now, let’s move on to why we call them “manufactured” homes. From the early 50’s to the mid 80’s manufactured homes were referred to as single-wide and double-wide mobile homes. In 1976, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) federal building code was developed to bring oversite to the growing mobile home industry and that lead to the new product type “Manufactured Homes.” The (HUD) federal building code continues to evolve and is updated by various government committees on a regular basis to ensure all the latest standards regarding safety, energy, structural integrity, and indoor air quality are maintained at a high level.
The Transitions 20727 makes saying “yes to the house” so easy.
Why Should You Care? Manufactured homes offer many advantages, including:
Affordability
An independent engineering plan review and inspection process
Governed by the federal HUD code who sets quality standards for manufactured housing
Insulated for the right climate, wind and seismic criteria
With a Champion® Homes manufactured home, you get quality all-around – a premier homebuying experience paired with an elegant product. Our homes will have you thinking “premier” and “elegance” from door to door. We aim to upgrade the manufactured home buying experience by improving construction processes and providing innovative design so that you can worry less about other details and spend that time on what matters: enjoying your home. We’re all about changing things for the better and in more ways than one!
Luckily, we’ve got decades of experience doing just that here at Champion Homes. We have an array of floor plans and design options the modern shopper will love. Ready to give the manufactured life a try? Let’s build your ideal home today.
