The Southern Indiana Construction Career Kick Start Program | Motivating Young Adults to Pursue Careers in Construction
Evansville area custom home builder, Modern Structure, along with several other local businesses, have partnered on a program to help young people kick start their careers in construction. If you’re a young adult interested in pursuing a career in construction and have already enrolled in a local trade school, are taking technical courses, or are already working for a construction company; this program is for you!
Project Spotlight: Modern Cabin in Evansville, Indiana Area
Modern, cozy and comfortable come together quite well in this secluded cabin that rests among the trees. This contemporary modern family cabin was built just on the outskirts of the Evansville, Indiana area to be a quiet retreat from the chaos of everyday life. In this blog, we’re taking you on a virtual tour of this project, and walking you through all of the ways you could benefit from building one for yourself.
What You Need to Know About Building a Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller scale living unit located on the same property as an existing single family home. These modest dwellings actually play a big role in providing affordable housing, extra income, and space savings in suburban areas. Since June 2023, ADUs are now permitted in Vanderburgh County, allowing residents the option to build a freestanding living unit for aging parents, young adults, or for rental income. And if you’re looking for an ADU that’s both modern and energy efficient, Modern Structure can design and build it.
Are Your Favorite Home Renovation Shows Telling the Whole Truth?
Home renovation shows on the wildly popular network, HGTV, are often described as “addictive”. Viewers across the world can’t seem to get enough. We never seem to tire from watching a couple take their kitchen from dated and cramped to spacious and vibrant over the course of an hour long episode, while staying under budget. It’s exciting, and it makes us feel good.
Building a Home on Bare Property vs in a Developed Subdivision: Which is Best for You?
You’ve done a lot of research, saved images of your favorite home exteriors, picked out paint colors for your master bedroom, and even decided on including a special cubby for your dog in the laundry room. You know what you want your forever home to look like. But do you know where you’re putting it?
The Ultimate Finished Basement: Pros and Cons
If you ‘re planning to build a new house and aren’t sure if you should finish your basement during construction, or are considering making updates to your current basement, we’ve got some insight that can help.
How Much Does it Cost to Build a New House?
Before you start researching homes as inspiration for building your forever home, it’s important to know what factors into the total cost of building a home. As an Evansville based home building company, we love when you know what you want, but we also want you to know what is realistic for your budget. In this article, we will explain what variables affect the cost of building a home and how you can save some cash, without sacrificing quality.
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Building A New House
We understand that you may be feeling lost or overwhelmed with the idea of building a new home. There are a lot of details that go into it and a lot of decisions to be made! We’ve been building and designing custom homes for over 20 years, so we’re sharing our knowledge to help ease your mind.
5 Ways To Transform Your Basic Backyard Into An Impressive Outdoor Living Space
When a ray of sunshine cuts through gray, winter clouds, we all tend to dream of spending more time outdoors. While you patiently wait for warmer temperatures to arrive, it’s time to take action. Contacting a contractor early is key to getting the outdoor living area you’ve always wanted, just in time for sunny days. We are a trusted Evansville area contractor with the experience to turn your basic backyard into a multifunctional outdoor getaway. We build and design outdoor spaces that match the personality of your home and that give you the flexibility to cook, dine and relax outdoors.
Open Concept Floor Plan vs. Traditional Closed Concept
One of the first major decisions to make before building your new home, is selecting the floorplan that fits your lifestyle. It’s important to weigh your options seriously, because your floor plan truly dictates the entire look, feel and flow of your home. Floor plans are generally split into two categories, Open Concept or Closed Concept. There is no right or wrong answer to which one you choose, because both options have several advantages. Here, we will describe the ins and outs of each concept so you can determine which style suits you better (or if blending the two is best for you!)
