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Breaking Down the Differences Between Prefab, Modular Homes and building from scratch

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Are you in the market for a new home, but feeling overwhelmed by all the different options available? There are three popular choices are prefabricated (prefab) homes, modular homes and build from scratch, but what are the differences between the three? While they may seem similar, there are some key distinctions that can affect your […]

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Manta North house in Vejby Strand, Denmark

Wastewater and sewage solutions when building in Sweden

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As you embark on the exciting journey of building your new home, it’s important to consider all aspects of the construction process – including the often-overlooked topic of wastewater and sewage management. Properly addressing these systems can save you headaches and costly repairs down the road, as well as protect the environment and ensure the

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How to get electricity on an empty plot in Sweden

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There are (were) no services in my plot of land. No water, no sewage and no electricity. I had read that it can take a long time to get connected and builders need it. So it was one of the first things to establish. Getting connected to the grid EON is the main provider in

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Getting permission to build in Sweden (How it works)

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Big milestone. The other day I got the start message (startbesked) from the local building planning authority (miljö-och byggenheten). It has been a long way coming after 2 years of owning the land and dealing with 3 different builders. The start message is the green light to begin construction. It’s part of getting building permission

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