Maine Modular & Custom Home News

As I was looking for information for our blog, I ran across a concept I wasn’t familiar with….Universal Design. When I continued reading about it I realized it isn’t a new concept per se, it’s just a broadening of an old concept. Folks used to look for ways to make living in their home easier as they grew older. Now people of all ages are recognizing the advantage of planning ahead for easier living. Universal Design is just a term for including these items in your home design plans. Things we sometimes forget; decorative grab bars in the shower, wider interior doors and step free entrances to homes. This is one more thing to consider as you are designing a custom built home. To read about more ideas, check out this article at the Realtor.org site: Home Design for Everyone.

Radiant heating is a wonderful option when choosing what kind of heating system to put in your brand new home. It has a “radiating warmth” hard to duplicate with any other system. Imagine stepping onto warm floors even when it’s below zero outside. It makes your home cozy and inviting, as well as energy efficient. Click on this link to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Consumer Guide for Radiant Heat.