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The answer lies in how they are constructed. Many people are choosing manufactured homes over conventionally stick built houses for the simple fact that they are finding that they can get comparable square footage and amenities for a lower price. Looking at how they are constructed gives us a good idea as to why this is generally true.

The construction techniques used to build a manufactured home are much the same as a home built on-site with one major exception; they are built in a factory in controlled conditions.

Homes built in the controlled environment of a factory have many advantages. First the weather has no impact on the scheduled completion time because all building processes take place inside, ensuring that the manufacturer can stick to their building schedule without interruption. The manufacturer also does not have to worry about building supplies being damaged, either from the weather or vandalism, because all the needed supplies are stored out of the elements in fenced in areas that are secured each night.

Another area where factory home builders save money is on building supplies. Each home is ordered in advance and put on the schedule to build. This gives the manufacturer the ability to order the necessary materials in bulk for the homes he has on order. Ordering in bulk allows the home manufacturer to get them at a good discount and pass the savings on to the home buyer.

In the controlled factory environment the manufacturer can also keep material waste at a minimum. Knowing exactly how much material is needed for each module allows for accurate material estimates. Many factories also employ computer controlled cutting machines that provide accurately cut materials for a precise fit.

In this day and age, people would rather go online to research on something, or get e-books of their favorite novels rather than purchase actual books. There is merit in this of course, as you need not carry heavy books with you. And since there is no need for printed pages, trees are saved from being made into paper. However, there is something special about reading an actual book and preserving it for the next generation. Wouldn’t it be lovely to read to your child a story from a book that was read to you when you were younger? At the very least, a good book can provide you entertainment in the event of a power outage. With proper care, books can last a lifetime, sometimes even longer. If, over the years, you have amassed a significant number of books, it would be a great idea to get a bookcase to house your precious collection.

When looking for a bookcase, consider the following questions:

• What kind of books will you be putting on the shelves? Will you be displaying thick and heavy hardbound books, slim paperbacks, or textbooks?
• Who is the bookcase for specifically? Is it for the whole family, your kids, or just for you and your spouse?
• Where in your house are you planning to put the bookcase? Will you be putting it in your library or reading room, living room, or in the bedroom?
• Will you using the bookcase exclusively for books or are you planning to put a few display items in it?

Once you have answered these questions, you should have some idea of the kind of bookcase you want to have.

There is a wide variety of bookcases that you can choose from. You can narrow it down to two major types: open front bookcases, and bookcases with doors.