Japan: A Reconstruction in Progress
Viceroy homes has been shipping house packages to Japan for over 15 years and was ready to meet the call when disaster in the form of a Tsunami caused great destruction in March of 2011. Viceroy collaborated with its client base of 100 custom builders and was able to ship temporary relief housing within a few weeks of the disaster. This housing was urgently needed as many people were sleeping in school gymnasiums and other public buildings with little access to food and services for weeks. Viceroy recently sent a team to Sendai, the city at the center of the earthquake and was amazed to...
Read MoreMore than a beverage: 14 ways to use beer
From www.yourhome.ca comes this interesting look at beer.
Read MoreScared of Moving?
Any big life event is slightly scary, whether you’re getting married, having a child, changing jobs, or retiring. However, few life events seem to compare to the stress that people feel about moving. Our research bears that out. When we asked a sampling of people who moved recently about their level of anxiety of when it came to moving, a whopping 52 percent said it was high — of that figure, half said it was ‘very high.’ Only 19 percent said their anxiety was low. Visit Website
Read MoreSuper Menu for Super Bowl
It’s one of the biggest party excuses of the year and in fact, according to Hallmark, Super Bowl parties have the highest rate of attendance of all parties – even New Years Eve. Get set to be a great host. Check out these hosting ideas from CanadianLiving.com “Super Menu for your Super Bowl Party”.
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
Has another year rolled around and your to-do list is not finalized yet? It’s not too late to get 2012 off to a good start by taking charge of the projects that need to be done around your home. Here are six resolutions that will help you maintain the value in your home while making life easier for you and saving you some money. I resolve to do regular maintenance. There are things you should do every year to keep your home in working order. In the long run, you’ll end up saving money as routine maintenance can help avoid larger, more expensive repairs. This includes things like...
Read MoreBuilding with wall panels
How they save you time and money: Manufactured homes can be delivered in many different ways, from pre-cut materials to precision manufactured components. When you choose to build a Viceroy home, it can be delivered pre-cut or panelized. Pre-cut is a convenient and intelligent way to build a good quality Viceroy home. You can also choose to build your Viceroy home with the convenience of wall panels. Panelization takes convenience one step farther to save you time and money while helping to ensure a good quality home. How panels are made Working with Viceroy wall panels is a faster, more...
Read MoreAdventures in Building Part I
A five-part series Part 1: Choosing the lot Building a new custom home is an exhilarating experience, but it does entail hundreds of decisions along the way. Knowing what to expect during the home building process can make your experience more enjoyable and help you avoid costly mistakes. To help you understand all the key steps involved in building your dream home, we’ve created this five-part series. Let the adventure begin. Learn a lot about the lot Probably the most difficult part of the entire process is choosing the perfect lot to build your dream home. Whether you’re building in...
Read MoreThe Featured Model of the Month
The Inveremere: For a limited time this best seller and Classic Viceroy design is available at a special 25% Off* This model is specially designed for properties with a spectacular view. Rooms flow into one another bringing a wonderful sense of spaciousness. Panoramic windows flood you home with light. See Floor Plan *Valid for this model only. Terms and conditions apply.
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