Debunking Modular Misconceptions
As interest in prefabricated, relocatable, and modular homes continues to rise, so do the misconceptions surrounding these innovative housing solutions. At TR Homes, we understand the importance of dispelling myths to help you make informed decisions about your dream home. Here are the top three misconceptions about modular homes: Modular Misconception #1: Prefabricated transportable homes […]
Riding the Storm: Building a Cyclone-rated House in WA
Protecting Your Home in Cyclone-Prone Regions Living in a cyclonic region can be challenging. The devastation caused to homes and communities by a cyclone can be catastrophic, which is why it’s so important that your home can ride the storm. No home is cyclone-proof, but having an experienced builder is essential when designing a cyclone-resilient […]
Exmouth holiday paradise becomes home
When Ebony Muzyk and her partner Dan Wood decided to buy a block of land in Exmouth, more than 1,200 kilometres from Perth, they were anticipating the likelihood of needing to compromise when it came to the kind of home they wanted to build. To her delight, Ebony was to discover that choosing to live […]
Alder Tapware kitchen, laundry, and bathroom inspiration
We’ve partnered with Alder Tapware to update our showroom with the latest in mixers, tapware, shower and bathroom accessories to help you design the home you’ve always dreamed of! About Award-Winning Alder Tapware Alder Tapware is an Australian company that has been manufacturing premium bathroom and kitchen tapware for over 20 years. Known for their […]
Transportable v Modular v Kit Home – What’s the difference?
If you’re considering building a new home in remote or rural Western Australia, you may have come across terms like transportable, modular, and kit homes. But what do these terms actually mean, and what are the differences between them? While the terms are often used interchangeably, because all of these types of homes are built […]
Colours set to be big in 2023
Get ready for the latest colour trends in 2023! Taubmans Paint, the paint supplier of TR Homes, has announced its Colour of the Year for 2023: Wild Wonder (Winter’s Silence 50YY 49/191). This positive, glowing shade was inspired by nature and can help you feel connected to the natural world. Winter’s Silence, shown in the banner […]
Rural Focus radio interview on the regional home market
Nathan Hollis has some great insights into the building market, particularly for people in regional WA. As the Sales and Business Development Manager for TR Homes, WA’s True Country Builder, Nathan has seen the peaks and troughs in his decades of industry experience. Listen to what he says in a recent interview with Troy Stockden […]
Busting a Few Myths About Modular Homes
Anyone who is a fan of the hit TV show MythBusters will know about the mad antics of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman who’ve made their names trying to prove or disprove all sorts of crazy urban myths. Can you build a yacht that actually floats just using duct tape? Is it true that you […]
2022’s Best Modular Home Winner
2022 Modular and Prefabricated Housing of the Year TR Homes has cleaned up at the 2022 HIA CSR Great Southern Housing Awards, where the best homes in WA’s Southwest and Great Southern regions were recognised. We came away from the event winning both Modular and Prefabricated Housing of the Year and Innovation in Lightweight Housing of […]
Holiday Home Haven for Farming Family
Building a Holiday Home in Bremer Bay We recently asked the Crabtree family about building with TR Homes. This farming family selected the Hamelin Bay design for their weekender home in Bremer Bay. Q- Tell us about yourself and your farming background? My husband is a third-generation sheep farmer and we moved to Gairdner nine […]
