Resources | Modular Mountain Homes

June 23, 2025

Behind the Build - A Fun Day with the SmartPads Team in Vernal, Utah

While we spend a lot of time sharing info about building a SmartPads home, reflecting on a recent company volunteer day, it struck me that it would be nice to pull back the curtain on the SmartPads team. Katie gave me a recap of the day

May 27, 2025

5 Overlooked Bathroom Design Details That Make a Big Difference

When people think about designing their dream home, bathrooms often get the short end of the towel rod. They’re either considered functional and not fun or they are over designed to be fun but not functional. The truth is, you’ll use your

May 26, 2025

Home Materials and Strategies for Wildfire Protection

Wildfire season has become an expected part of life across much of the American West. As climate conditions shift and development expands into rural and wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas, considering fire-resistant strategies when

May 25, 2025

Meet Ben: Intentional and Thoughtful Construction Management

While he is sometimes found in our Steamboat Springs office, you'll most likely find Ben Yoder-Henley on job sites around Routt County. As part of the Construction Management offering in tandem with Crafted Structures, Ben brings a unique

April 8, 2025

Leveraging Modular Home Technology so You Don't Miss the Build

At SmartPads, a big part of our process is about connection. Quite literally modular design means each piece is carefully crafted to connect seamlessly together, ensuring efficiency and precision. But on a more nuanced level the beauty of

February 5, 2025

We're Excited about these 2025 Custom SmartPads Homes!

2025 is starting off with a variety of unique prefab home projects in different stages of the custom home building process. These homes feature the best of SmartPads creativity, customization, and intentional design. Each home shines a

March 11, 2025

Javi’s Passion for Thoughtful Homebuilding

One of the driving forces behind SmartPads builds is Javi! As a Team Leader, he brings precision and care to every home, making sure the details come together perfectly. His passion for quality craftsmanship runs deep—so much so that he

February 5, 2025

Modular Homes Built for Mountain Climates

Living in a mountain climate offers stunning views, fresh air, and world-class outdoor recreation. And all those powder days we dream of also means a ton of snow, which creates unique challenges—especially when it comes to home design. One

December 6, 2024

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Modular Home?

Building a home in the mountains is an exciting dream, but it's crucial to understand the associated costs to ensure it fits within your budget. While building a home with SmartPads offers significant efficiencies that result in cost

January 14, 2025

Putting Luxury Touch on the Design of Your SmartPads Home

Working with SmartPads, you have the opportunity to customize both the inside and outside of your home to your personal design preferences and living goals. You will work with your SmartPads designer to customize all of your finishes from

December 19, 2024

Meet Katie: Self-Proclaimed Construction Geek

If you’ve reached out about building a home with SmartPads, you most likely have been in communication with Katie Stassen, our Sales and Operations Manager. She’s not one to seek the spotlight, but it was time for us to shine it on her

November 12, 2024

Pro Tips- Clarity During Uncertain Times in Home Building

The process of home building is exciting but often comes with a steep learning curve—especially these days in mountain towns. Fluctuating costs, unpredictable timelines, and the sheer complexity of construction can make the journey

December 18, 2024

From Rendering to Reality - A Modular Home in Under Six Months

In May, we shared the anticipation of a new modular home project in Boulder, designed in collaboration with Clever Homes. The goal was ambitious: to create a 3,200-square-foot modern home that would balance sustainability, style, and the

October 23, 2024

Luxury Finishes & Modern Prefab Houses

Prefab houses, once seen as merely a practical and cost-effective solution to housing needs, have undergone a major transformation in recent years. With advancements in technology and design, modern prefab homes are now synonymous with

October 23, 2024

Meet Josh: Paying Attention to Details when Building a Home

At SmartPads, the people who bring our homes to life play a vital role in the operation. While building homes is our business we’re about more than just the products we produce. How the team works together, the culture of our workplace,

October 20, 2024

Insider Tips for Financing a Modular Home

At SmartPads, we have a lot of great resources for home builders. One of those is our relationship with a fabulous lender, Alex McKinley from The Federal Savings Bank. In the guest post, Alex shares insights and tips for those learning