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  1. Read more: Why DEN Homes Look the Way They Do: On Taste, Restraint, and the Building Design That Shaped Our Modern Prefab Homes
    Why DEN Homes Look the Way They Do: On Taste, Restraint, and the Building Design That Shaped Our Modern Prefab Homes

    Why DEN Homes Look the Way They Do: On Taste, Restraint, and the Building Design That Shaped Our Modern Prefab Homes

    by Michael Romanowicz

    People often ask what makes DEN homes feel different. They'll talk about the calm. The proportions. The way small spaces somehow feel generous inst...
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  2. Read more: Stick-Built vs. Prefab for Your DEN: A Fair Look at the Pros & Cons
    Stick-Built vs. Prefab for Your DEN: A Fair Look at the Pros & Cons

    Stick-Built vs. Prefab for Your DEN: A Fair Look at the Pros & Cons

    by Michael Romanowicz

    When you're planning your dream DEN, one of the first big decisions is how you build it. At DEN Outdoors, you can go the Plans + Platform (traditio...
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  3. Read more: Why Builders Don't Call You Back (And How to Actually Get a Response)
    Why Builders Don't Call You Back (And How to Actually Get a Response)

    Why Builders Don't Call You Back (And How to Actually Get a Response)

    by Michael Romanowicz

    If you've ever reached out to a builder and heard… nothing—you're not alone. At DEN Outdoors, we hear this frustration constantly. And after thousa...
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  4. Read more: Understanding Panelized Construction Financing: A Practical Guide for Homebuilders and Lenders
    Understanding Panelized Construction Financing: A Practical Guide for Homebuilders and Lenders

    Understanding Panelized Construction Financing: A Practical Guide for Homebuilders and Lenders

    by Lucas Taylor

    Since launching our prefab packages in March, we’ve seen a recurring theme: people love the speed and precision of panelized construction, but lend...
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  5. Read more: How to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna (and Why You’ll Love It)
    How to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna (and Why You’ll Love It)

    How to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna (and Why You’ll Love It)

    by Lucas Taylor

    The Backyard Sauna & Wellness Revolution From cold plunges to meditation gardens, wellness is moving outdoors — and nothing captures this shift...
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  6. Read more: Building a Luxury Barnhouse in Rhinebeck, NY: Costs & Best General Contractors
    Building a Luxury Barnhouse in Rhinebeck, NY: Costs & Best General Contractors - Den

    Building a Luxury Barnhouse in Rhinebeck, NY: Costs & Best General Contractors

    by Michael Romanowicz

    If you're considering building a custom luxury home in Rhinebeck, NY, the Barnhouse 2.2 is a stunning choice that blends modern comfort with rustic...
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  7. Read more: How Should You Finance Your Build?
    How Should You Finance Your Build? - Den

    How Should You Finance Your Build?

    by Michael Romanowicz

    Financing the construction of your new home is a big decision. Should you dip into your savings, take out a loan, or secure a mortgage? We’ve done ...
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  8. Read more: How You Can Budget for Building a House
    How You Can Budget for Building a House - Den

    How You Can Budget for Building a House

    by Michael Romanowicz

    Embarking on the journey to build your own home is exciting… and overwhelming. One of the first and most crucial steps is figuring out your total b...
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  9. Read more: How to Choose Where to Build
    How to Choose Where to Build

    How to Choose Where to Build

    by Michael Romanowicz

    Choosing the perfect location to build a home isn’t easy.  The romantic vision of stumbling upon the perfect view and deciding to make an offer on ...
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  10. Read more: Customer Interview: Hear Philip H Discuss the Process of Building an Outpost Plus
    Customer Interview: Hear Philip H Discuss the Process of Building an Outpost Plus - Den

    Customer Interview: Hear Philip H Discuss the Process of Building an Outpost Plus

    by Michael Romanowicz

    We’re excited to share an exclusive interview with Philip, a passionate nature lover building his dream Den Outpost Plus in the serene wilderness o...
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  11. Read more: Best Ways to Save Money When Building Your Dream Custom Home
    Best Ways to Save Money When Building Your Dream Custom Home - Den

    Best Ways to Save Money When Building Your Dream Custom Home

    by Michael Romanowicz

    Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey of home building? Creating your dream home through a custom home design process is thrilling, but i...
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  12. Read more: 2 Years of Planning and Building in the Poconos | DEN Customer Builds
    2 Years of Planning and Building in the Poconos | DEN Customer Builds - Den

    2 Years of Planning and Building in the Poconos | DEN Customer Builds

    by Michael Romanowicz

    Erik S started his planning to build his Modern Alpine Plus, currently under construction in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, over 2 years ago...
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