https://wolfind.com/blog/ Stories from the Wolf shop, factory-built home projects, ADU planning, and modular housing in the Pacific Northwest. en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/adu-builder-vs-general-contractor-whats-the-difference/ https://wolfind.com/adu-builder-vs-general-contractor-whats-the-difference/ A general contractor builds houses. An ADU builder should also own zoning, permits, utilities, and delivery. The task list to put next to both proposals. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/choosing-an-adu-builder/ https://wolfind.com/choosing-an-adu-builder/ Ten questions for an ADU builder, plus the line items a quote should name: permits, engineering, foundation, utilities, delivery, and inspections. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/can-your-hoa-stop-you-from-building-an-adu-in-washington/ https://wolfind.com/can-your-hoa-stop-you-from-building-an-adu-in-washington/ What HB 1337 means for Washington HOAs and ADUs: newer associations generally cannot ban them outright, older covenants may still apply, and the lot still has to qualify. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) ADU Laws Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/tiny-home-builder-portland/ https://wolfind.com/tiny-home-builder-portland/ Want a tiny home in Portland? Wolf checks lot fit, access, utilities, and permits, and whether the 307 sq ft Model B or a larger ADU is the right fit, in a free property evaluation. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Locations Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/bibs-insulation-system/ https://wolfind.com/blog/bibs-insulation-system/ How blow-in blanket insulation compares to batts, what Wolf installs in its homes, and why factory installation matters for comfort and energy performance. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/building-small-tiny-home-cottage-projects/ https://wolfind.com/blog/building-small-tiny-home-cottage-projects/ A consolidated guide to the decisions behind small homes: purpose, site fit, utilities, storage, model choice, permitting, and long-term livability. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/how-a-four-piece-modular-home-is-set/ https://wolfind.com/blog/how-a-four-piece-modular-home-is-set/ What happens when a larger modular home arrives in multiple sections: staging, crane work, alignment, weatherproofing, utilities, and final finish. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/modular-vs-stick-built-vs-manufactured-homes/ https://wolfind.com/blog/modular-vs-stick-built-vs-manufactured-homes/ Modular, stick-built, and manufactured homes differ in code, foundation, financing, and what a city will permit. How Wolf’s residential-code homes fit. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/tiny-mansions-big-solution/ https://wolfind.com/tiny-mansions-big-solution/ What Wolf meant by a tiny mansion: a 500 to 800 sq ft home on a foundation. Model E and Model F are the 14×44, 616 sq ft, two-bedroom plans. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/tiny-modular-home-plan-approval-design/ https://wolfind.com/tiny-modular-home-plan-approval-design/ State plan approval for a Wolf modular home, then the local permit. Gold Label or L&I insignia, Oregon and Washington expiration rules, and the design steps before submittal. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/true-cost-of-a-modular-adu-project/ https://wolfind.com/blog/true-cost-of-a-modular-adu-project/ A plain-English breakdown of the costs that sit beyond the home price: site work, utilities, delivery, permits, foundation, selections, and contingency. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/an-adu-that-pays-for-itself/ https://wolfind.com/blog/an-adu-that-pays-for-itself/ How Washington and Oregon homeowners evaluate a Wolf ADU for rental income, family use, or resale, including financing and operating costs. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Owner stories Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/from-dirt-to-done-the-wolf-build-process/ https://wolfind.com/blog/from-dirt-to-done-the-wolf-build-process/ A clear, step-by-step look at the full Wolf turn-key process: evaluation, design, in-house permitting, factory build, delivery, set, and warranty. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/inside-our-battle-ground-factory/ https://wolfind.com/blog/inside-our-battle-ground-factory/ A behind-the-scenes look at Wolf's Battle Ground, WA factory: why indoor building beats site work, the four controlled stages, and the crew who does it. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Behind the scenes Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/blog/wolf-cottages-a-modular-community-in-vancouver/ https://wolfind.com/blog/wolf-cottages-a-modular-community-in-vancouver/ Inside The Wolf Cottages, a modular community of 2-bed, 1-bath ~616 sq ft homes in Vancouver, WA, and how factory building makes missing-middle housing work. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Communities Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/adu-rules-and-regulations-battle-ground-wa/ https://wolfind.com/adu-rules-and-regulations-battle-ground-wa/ Battle Ground ADU rules under BGMC 17.135.010: up to two ADUs, a 1,200 sq ft cap, 5-foot side and rear setbacks, one parking space, and the permit steps. info@wolfind.com (Wolf Industries) ADU Laws Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/adu-rules-and-regulations-vancouver-wa/ https://wolfind.com/adu-rules-and-regulations-vancouver-wa/ Vancouver, WA ADU rules: city vs Clark County, up to two ADUs, the 1,000 sq ft limit, no parking minimum, 50% impact fees, and the steps to a permit. info@wolfind.com (Wolf Industries) ADU Laws Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/portland-adu-rules-and-regulations/ https://wolfind.com/portland-adu-rules-and-regulations/ Portland ADU rules: which lots qualify, two-ADU minimum lot sizes, the 800 sq ft or 75% size cap, height and placement, no parking, SDCs, and the permit. info@wolfind.com (Wolf Industries) ADU Laws Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/cottage-builder-washington/ https://wolfind.com/cottage-builder-washington/ How to choose a cottage builder in Washington, Oregon and beyond: what permitting and site work involve, and which Wolf cottage models (F, E, J, L, I) fit real Pacific Northwest lots. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/modular-home-builders-vancouver-wa/ https://wolfind.com/modular-home-builders-vancouver-wa/ How Wolf guides Vancouver, WA and Clark County homeowners from property evaluation to keys, with local case studies from Vancouver, Camas, Fargher Lake, Brush Prairie, and Battle Ground. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Locations Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/how-we-make-homes-ada-compliant/ https://wolfind.com/how-we-make-homes-ada-compliant/ Start with what should be easier at home: the route to the door, room to move and bathroom access. Learn how Wolf discusses accessibility options and why ADA requirements need project-specific review. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/modular-homes-in-sub-zero-temps/ https://wolfind.com/modular-homes-in-sub-zero-temps/ How Wolf builds for cold and Arctic sites: anchored foundations, R30/R50 insulation, arctic entries, freeze-tolerant plumbing, and ten things to check on any cold-climate build. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/turning-a-shop-into-a-home-consider-a-tiny-home-or-adu-first/ https://wolfind.com/turning-a-shop-into-a-home-consider-a-tiny-home-or-adu-first/ Converting a shop or detached garage into a home can run into permit, code, and septic problems. What a conversion requires, and when a new ADU is simpler. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/why-modular-homes-are-a-great-choice-for-remote-locations-including-islands/ https://wolfind.com/why-modular-homes-are-a-great-choice-for-remote-locations-including-islands/ Seven reasons factory-built homes make sense for forests, mountains, and ferry-served islands: one-trip delivery, faster build, lower cost, less waste, transport-grade strength, custom options, and weather resilience. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/the-evolution-of-prefab-housing-trends-and-innovations/ https://wolfind.com/the-evolution-of-prefab-housing-trends-and-innovations/ Prefab housing has gone from kit homes and postwar boxes to permanent, code-built modular homes. The trends shaping it now, from ADUs to energy performance. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/maximizing-storage-space-in-small-modular-homes/ https://wolfind.com/maximizing-storage-space-in-small-modular-homes/ Storage ideas that work in a compact home: multi-functional furniture, built-ins, vertical space, hidden and fold-away storage, and under-deck storage outside. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/best-building-materials-for-coastal-homes-vs-non-coastal-homes/ https://wolfind.com/best-building-materials-for-coastal-homes-vs-non-coastal-homes/ Salt air, wind-driven rain, and winter storms change what a coastal home needs. How coastal and inland materials differ, and what Wolf changes for the coast. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Options & finishes Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-flooring-sheet-vinyl-laminate-and-lvp/ https://wolfind.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-flooring-sheet-vinyl-laminate-and-lvp/ Sheet vinyl vs. laminate vs. luxury vinyl plank compared on cost, appearance, durability, installation, and noise, and why LVP and sheet vinyl come out on top for a small home. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Options & finishes Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/modular-vs-tiny/ https://wolfind.com/modular-vs-tiny/ How modular homes and tiny homes differ in size, building code, foundation, mobility, and permits, and where a Wolf modular home fits between them. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/why-tiny-homes-need-mini-split-ac/ https://wolfind.com/why-tiny-homes-need-mini-split-ac/ Three reasons Wolf standardized on ductless mini-split heat pumps for small modular homes: efficiency (one all-electric rental ran $45 a month), simple installation, and cleaner air with washable filters, plus the dehumidify-mode tip. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) How we build Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/fire-sprinklers-in-modular-homes/ https://wolfind.com/fire-sprinklers-in-modular-homes/ Why a fire sprinkler system is worth considering in a compact home: property protection, better escape odds, possible insurance savings, and how Wolf keeps concealed heads out of sight. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/property-search-requirements/ https://wolfind.com/property-search-requirements/ What to check before buying land for a modular home or ADU: slope, trees, wetlands, utilities, and zoning, plus why a call to the planner comes first. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/roofing-choices-composite-shingles-vs-metal-roofing/ https://wolfind.com/roofing-choices-composite-shingles-vs-metal-roofing/ The two roofs on every Wolf home, 30-year composite shingles (standard) and a standing-seam metal upgrade, compared on lifespan, upkeep, wind, snow, coastal sites, and looks. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Options & finishes Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/granite-vs-quartz-countertop/ https://wolfind.com/granite-vs-quartz-countertop/ Every Wolf home comes standard with granite or quartz counters. Here is how the two compare on uniqueness, sealing and maintenance, stain resistance, and heat. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Options & finishes Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/shed-vs-gable-roof-whats-the-difference/ https://wolfind.com/shed-vs-gable-roof-whats-the-difference/ The two roof styles available on Wolf homes, the single-slope shed roof with transom windows and the traditional A-shaped gable, and how each changes the look and interior height. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Options & finishes Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/tiny-home-set-up-checklist/ https://wolfind.com/tiny-home-set-up-checklist/ What happens on your property after the permit is approved: the site visit, excavation, foundation, delivery day, utility trenching, final grade, finish work, and the full step-by-step checklist our crew works from. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) How we build Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/backyard-cottages-tiny-homes-adus-whats-the-difference-between-them/ https://wolfind.com/backyard-cottages-tiny-homes-adus-whats-the-difference-between-them/ Learn the difference between backyard cottages, tiny homes, and ADUs, including size, zoning, permits, foundations, financing, and which option may fit your property. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) Planning Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/our-newest-model-e/ https://wolfind.com/our-newest-model-e/ Why Wolf built the 616 sq ft Model E in 2019 after customers kept asking for a second bedroom, and what changed in framing, roof lines, windows, HVAC, and transport to make it work. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Behind the scenes Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/is-it-legal-to-own-a-tiny-home-in-clark-county-or-multnomah-county/ https://wolfind.com/is-it-legal-to-own-a-tiny-home-in-clark-county-or-multnomah-county/ Owning a tiny home and living in one are different things. The permit paths in Clark County and Multnomah County, how they differ, and what happens if you skip the permit. info@wolfind.com (The Wolf Team) ADU Laws Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/an-introduction-to-tiny-house-rentals/ https://wolfind.com/an-introduction-to-tiny-house-rentals/ Why Wolf's founder started building small rentals, how a tiny home rental compares with a house or an apartment door, and the finishes that keep upkeep low. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Rental income Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/propane-vs-natural-gas-which-is-right-for-small-modular-home/ https://wolfind.com/propane-vs-natural-gas-which-is-right-for-small-modular-home/ Propane vs. natural gas for a small home or ADU: pressure, stored energy, availability, price, tank ownership, and how permitting works with a factory-built Gold Label unit. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/tiny-prefab-homes-understanding-classifications/ https://wolfind.com/tiny-prefab-homes-understanding-classifications/ Tiny homes on wheels, RVs, park models, FEMA trailers, mobile homes, manufactured homes, temporary worker housing, and modular homes: what each label means, which code it is built to, and why Wolf chose modular. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-3-small-cottage-project/ https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-3-small-cottage-project/ Part three of Building Small: what to do after you submit the permit, from gas and electric capacity and load calculations to inspections with your contractor. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-2-tiny-house-build/ https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-2-tiny-house-build/ Part two of Building Small: why small projects get rejected at the permit counter, and the four pieces of a complete package: designer, drawings, engineer, site plan. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-1-tiny-home-needs/ https://wolfind.com/building-small-part-1-tiny-home-needs/ Part one of Building Small: set your goals, decide how long the home needs to serve you, and find people who know the codes before you design. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT