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/cottage-builder-washington/ https://wolfind.com/cottage-builder-washington/ How to choose a cottage builder in Washington and Oregon, what to expect from permitting and site work, 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: ground-anchored foundations, wood siding, diesel heat, plywood interiors, R30/R50 insulation, arctic entries, freeze-tolerant plumbing, snorkel vents, and the 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/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/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/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/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 or a lot for a modular home or ADU: slope, tree coverage, wetlands and environmental limits, utilities, and zoning and land-use rules, 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 roofing materials offered on every Wolf home, 30-year composite shingles (standard) and a standing-seam metal roof upgrade, and how they compare 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 financing, framing, roof lines, windows, HVAC, plumbing, siding, 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 two different things. The permit paths (primary dwelling, ADU, accessory structure, guest house, hardship), how Clark County and Multnomah County 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 the return on a tiny home rental compares with a single-family house or an apartment door, and the exterior and interior choices that keep a rental low-maintenance. 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/ The practical differences between propane and natural gas for a small home or ADU: weight and 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 the Building Small series: what to do after the permit is submitted, including checking gas and electric capacity, doing a load calculation, following up with the permit center, and working with your contractor through inspections. 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 the Building Small series: why small projects get rejected at the permit counter, and the four steps to a complete package: a designer, formal drawings, a structural engineer, and a 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/ The first of a three-part series on building a small home, ADU, guest house, or cottage: evaluating your goals and how long the home needs to serve you, then surrounding yourself with people who know the codes. info@wolfind.com (Derek Huegel) Planning Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT