Modular Homes VA Blog

At a glance, modular home construction looks exactly like traditional stick-built structures. Let’s take a deeper look into a number of the critical differences that make modular construction an overall superior product. Lagged Corner Framing To those of you who don’t understand the difference between nailing and lag bolting, we need to demonstrate that for...

OK, so not everything about home building is highly entertaining. Take for instance weather-resistant barriers within the home construction process. Not a very sexy topic on the surface, but barrier protection is a very, very important element of the home construction process and some (if not most) builders fail to give barrier protection its proper...

Designing the bedroom within your new modular home should be a fun and uplifting experience. We take great pride in helping you see a multitude of options and to ultimately arrive a design that promotes comfort and relaxation. We are thrilled to consult our clients and help them see through the infinite decisions regarding spacing,...

We previous featured a blog post regarding a popular budget-friendly walk-in closet option offered by Tidewater Custom Modular Homes here in Windsor. It drew enough attention that we thought we’d expand upon the subject of closets for those of you considering ranch-style new modular home construction here in Windsor, estate home construction, or anything in...

It’s not only the big things that make a difference in a quality-built Norfolk’s Tidewater Custom Modular Home. In previous blog posts we’ve depicted the amazing kitchens, bathrooms, porches, bedrooms, ceilings, and the like to demonstrate our ability to customize each and every element of your custom crafted modular home. We’re here to remind you...

Do you dream of a coffered ceiling for your modular home? We clearly understand because a coffered ceiling delivers a dramatic effect. We can deliver that for you. A coffered ceiling is made of recessed panels fastened to a hanging mesh to make a new ceiling with certain depth and architectural appeal. They come in...

Georgian style homes are as popular as ever here in America and Tidewater Custom Modular Homes (headquartered here in Smithfield) can deliver for you. This popular British architectural building design features a square or rectangular stone or brick two-story building with a side-gabled roof and symmetrical shutters, doors and columns. The facade is adorned with...

You don’t have to daydream about the beach this time of year. Live there! This blog post hopefully will dispel some of those winter blues by visually taking you back to the beach…if only for a moment. You should know that vacation-style modular home construction in and around Virginia Beach is increasingly popular for a...

Here’s a modular home farmhouse that all of us here at Tidewater Custom modular homes are very proud of. We thought we’d share some images with you. Whether you're looking for a small ranch style home floor plan, estate home floor plan, or anything in between we, we think seeing is believing. It’s custom modular...

1. You can decide whatever house size you want Just because you plan to live alone and in minimum space does not mean that you have to live that way forever. Do not ever second guess going small as time goes on. The thing about life is our preferences change. Modular home construction is the...