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What is a Shome?

One of the simplest ways to describe the shome building is this. It’s a workshop (shop, where the s comes from) with a home combined into one. These types of metal building combinations have emerged as one of the more trendy modern living solutions. Shomes tend to be fully insulated and also temperature controlled in…

Why are Steel Homes are So Popular?

If you haven’t realized it by now – steel homes are more popular than ever. Formerly reserved for farmhouses, you may now even find a steel home or two even in your own neighborhood. The trendy touch of interior and exterior designs disguises these prefab structures. You may not even recognize that it was made…

A Brief Look At The Evolution Of Housing

In the early days of “housing”, shelter was often nothing more than the most basic protection from the elements. As building techniques became more advanced, people started to develop higher expectations of what their shelter should look like.

Keep Your Mortgage Costs Under Control

The biggest monthly outlay for most families comes when paying the rent or mortgage. Those looking to get into a new home understand that unless they have a nice chunk of money to put down, they are going to be saddled with a large mortgage payment. It’s enough to put many people off the idea…