The Finnish prefab builder uses locally sourced spruce and pine, touting them for their performance in a range of climates.

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If you can't find a house you want to buy you may be tempted to build your home yourself. In that case, you'll need to choose between a "stick-built" house and a prefab home. Stick-built means your ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Finnish prefab builder uses locally sourced spruce and pine, touting them for their performance in a range of climates.