While we are a professional housing company with over 50 years of experience in providing the highest quality and affordable housing to clients in the upper Midwest, we also know that we can’t be all business all the time. With that in mind, we have created this blog for you, our loyal customers and website visitors, so you always have the very latest manufactured home news available!
We certainly hope that you choose Centennial Homes when you’re ready to purchase your next home. In the meantime, please enjoy everything we have to offer and if you have any suggestions, please reach out and let us know. We are always looking for interesting and informative things in the world of manufactured home news to share with our visitors.
As today’s seniors age and more “baby boomers” retire, the need for quality, affordable housing is paramount on the minds of many American citizens, especially those with mobility handicap issues. If you are lucky to live long enough, and many of us are, you may eventually lose some mobility requiring […]
Definition A manufactured home is one that is constructed almost entirely in a factory. The house is placed on a steel chassis and transported to the building site. The wheels can be removed but the chassis stays in place. A manufactured home can come in many different sizes and shapes. […]
When you think of manufactured housing, what comes to mind? Do you think of tiny tin boxes and trailer parks? If you do, you are not alone. Manufactured housing has gone through a variety of changes over the years and Centennial Homes has been here since 1969 to weather those […]
Although moving can be a stressful step for a family, it can be less of a hassle when you get a head start. Preparation is the key to a smoother move – whether you do it yourself or hire a moving company. Look over this moving and packing guide to […]
It’s very important to make sure your manufactured home furnace operates safely and efficiently during winter weather. You can perform many routine furnace maintenance jobs, while other procedures are best handled by a qualified repair person. Most furnace manufacturers recommend a professional inspection of fuel lines, safety controls, burner and […]
Nothing beats the comfort of a central air conditioner in your home. Central air conditioners (also called split-system air conditioners) work with your furnace to blow cool air throughout the home. Achieving the same results using a window air conditioner would require using 2-3 units. We wrote this article to […]
Manufacturing Practices and Construction Standards Have Changed a Lot in the Last 50 Years. Today’s Manufactured Home Has Evolved From the 1950s Trailer Into a Modern, Spacious, Comfortable, Durable, Year-Round Dwelling For Over 18 Million Americans. The facts cannot be ignored. More and more South Dakotans are turning to manufactured […]
Throughout the years, homes built in factories have gone by many names, “mobile homes” or “manufactured homes” or “modular homes” or “trailer houses,” they all have one very important thing in common: many of the older units tend to be gas and electricity consuming monsters. Correcting this problem isn’t easy. […]
When people think about buying a new manufactured or modular home one of the first questions many ask is; How much home can I afford? This is a very legitimate question and our years of experience have shown that without accurate information people usually make one of two common mistakes. […]
Centennial Homes, for the protection of our customers, employees, and communities we serve, will continue to monitor the latest news about the COVID-19 coronavirus. We are taking the appropriate steps and preventative measures as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other health organizations. Some of these measures include, but are not limited to: an increase in disinfecting contact surfaces, eliminating all non-essential travel for staff, limiting meetings, trainings, and large groups of people congregating for any function, and utilizing social distancing as much as possible. We are monitoring anyone for illness and are asking them to remain at home or get tested as needed. We have also encouraged our employees to take similar measures in their personal lives where warranted.
Our commitment is to maintain these protocols and follow the recommendations of the CDC for as long as is needed. We continually evaluate the information on the virus and will act and make changes accordingly. The current nature of how we operate allows us to remain open for business while following the recommended guidelines. We also are available online at www.centennialhomes.com, by phone, or Google search for a Centennial Homes nearest to you.
For current customers, any staff that enters your home to do work will be masked, wear gloves, and will clean and disinfect their work areas, just as precautions. If you happen to be ill and we are scheduled to come to your house, we ask you simply let us know and we will reschedule the work for a future date.
We will focus our decisions on how best to meet our customers’ expectations while ensuring our team member’s safety. We appreciate your understanding of the measures we are currently taking and any we may take in the future as this situation evolves daily.
Thank you,
Chad Evans
President Centennial Homes