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re: Learnings for the next time you build a house
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:41 pm to Cosmo
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:41 pm to Cosmo
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Do not put hot water heater in attic
On a related note, I've noticed that a lot of the new houses are using red and blue plastic piping for water. Seems like someone told me these don't handle freezing temperatures very well. Anybody have recommendations on whether or not to avoid this type of plumbing?
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Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:43 pm to BeerMoney
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Don’t square to lot..square to sun
Could you elaborate on this further?
Related note, don’t have 20 windows on the West side of the home like my wife did.
Orient the home facing South - prevailing breezes in warmer weather, sunlight in winter, uniform sunlight into the house (no carpets fading in only one spot), no dark shadows on facade making it look dull from the street.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:45 pm to Ramblin Wreck
FAILING to plan is planning to fail.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:46 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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Seems like someone told me these don't handle freezing temperatures very well.
Someone is full of it. PEX can literally be frozen solid and remain undamaged once thawed out. The brass fittings at the end of the lines, however, can not handle freezing temperatures.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:54 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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I just purchased some land and hope to begin the process of choosing house plans and a contractor soon.
Make certain that your architect/designer, builder, and engineer are all familiar with each other and if possible worked with each other on multiple projects. While not always a viable option, the project will go much smoother if you can eliminate one of the three and have the builder or the engineer also be the architect/designer on the project.
At an absolute minimum, I would choose a builder that you can deal with directly on any changes. This will require that the builder be able to work with the CAD/DWG file of the build plan in order to take your requested changes directly to the engineer for approval.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:56 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Poop knife holders in every bathroom.
Or bidet
Or bidet
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:57 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Oriented the front of my house North
Master bedroom has no windows on the East or West sides, only the South
Outlets on all exterior walls - even places you don’t think you’ll need them
If you’re not installing a 22kv or 24kv standby generator, then go with gas where possible.
Install a manual transfer switch and a 50amp twist outlet for a portable generator
Have electrical and gas hookups for the dryer
Installed a 240v welder outlet in my garage
Outdoor outlets on the Eves under the porches - nice for string or Christmas lights
If your front door gets a lot of sunlight, use a fiberglass door
Put AC vents in walk-in closets
Don’t purchase window blinds until drywall is complete - I.e. don’t use drawings to order blinds
Master bedroom has no windows on the East or West sides, only the South
Outlets on all exterior walls - even places you don’t think you’ll need them
If you’re not installing a 22kv or 24kv standby generator, then go with gas where possible.
Install a manual transfer switch and a 50amp twist outlet for a portable generator
Have electrical and gas hookups for the dryer
Installed a 240v welder outlet in my garage
Outdoor outlets on the Eves under the porches - nice for string or Christmas lights
If your front door gets a lot of sunlight, use a fiberglass door
Put AC vents in walk-in closets
Don’t purchase window blinds until drywall is complete - I.e. don’t use drawings to order blinds
Posted on 4/4/22 at 7:58 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Have a outside hose hookup with hot water and mixing valve for things like washing dogs when the weather is cold.
Don’t put electrical receptacles in the floor. No matter haw carefully you think you have determined the future position of your sofa/etc. You will never get it right, and end up with a outlet 2 feet in front or 2 feed behind where it actually should be.
Don’t put electrical receptacles in the floor. No matter haw carefully you think you have determined the future position of your sofa/etc. You will never get it right, and end up with a outlet 2 feet in front or 2 feed behind where it actually should be.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:21 pm to armsdealer
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I am not building a house without a dedicated theater. We had one in our last house we converted a master suite into (we had two master suites) and it was the most used room in the house. We don't have one now mainly because we don't have a room the right size and shape available.
Must have for sports and movies. My life revolves around watching football and movies (sue me, I like what I like) so this is huge. If you watch TV in your living room, if you have the means just put in a theater room.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:37 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Add electrical for out in the front yard to handle a bunch of Christmas decorations or you'll be stringing extension cords everywhere.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:47 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Build all counters 2” higher than normal. Saves your back.
Insulate all hot water lines.
Insulate all hot water lines.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:49 pm to Ramblin Wreck
What's up with the hot water tanks in the attic?? I've had two gas-operated ones in my attic for the past 17+ years and have only had to replace one of them so far. It certainly frees up floor space on living level and I would do it again.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:58 pm to Cajun75
Basement… little to no carpet. Use rugs. Do walkout basement if you can. Ours is not but it is a house built in 1955. Is so large window wells to bring in as much natural light as you can.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 8:58 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Spend money on the AC system. Don't go cheap like Goodman, Amana or Coleman. Also, have it engineered correctly. I saw someone mention return air placement. This is a big deal!
I am in the process of a build now. It is a rough deal man.
I am in the process of a build now. It is a rough deal man.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:03 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Install the taller toilets
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:18 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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I don't want the AC return duct anywhere near the living room. I've had a couple of houses where I had to turn the volume up on the television every time the AC kicked on.
You may be talking about the air handler. That can be mounted in the attic. Metal ducts are quieter than the flexible one, but a bit more expensive.
The walk in closet that opens to the bedroom and master bath is nice. We have that.
Get the outside hose spigots with the valves inside the wall. The kind used up north. They don't freeze.
We built our laundry room near the bedrooms. That where the dirt laundry and the closets are. One end near the master, the other end near the kid's. Works well. We vented the dryer with a 4 inch pipe in the slab to the nearest ext wall. We have a tall slab.
Place conduit under every sidewalk, driveway, porch and patio for future build-out of electrical or whatever.
Gutters and/or French drains. It will protect your foundation.
If you put in a garden tub, ask for at least a 3/4 inch water supply line. Those things take a lot of water.
Not er'body is from Mamou. Raise them shower heads to 7ft.
Single basin deep sink. For the gumbo pot.
Make room for a drink (your old) fridge with ice maker tap. Extra ice and extra freezer space.
Put a shower stall in any half-bath. Add a 3x5 window and closet to any hobby or media room. It all helps with appraisal and resale.
Acoustical/batted insulation between common bedroom walls and family rooms, don't forget the ceiling. Keep the magic in the room where the magic happens. Also, shift-workers might appreciate a quiet day-sleep.
Don't put the TV on the fireplace.
I saved the most important for last...
Think about you or any member of your family becoming disabled. 36 inch doors. Wide hallways. No tight corners. You get it the idea.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:25 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Build oversized doors or double doors. I had to place both a family concert grand piano and an oversized, sectional couch in storage once due to not being able to fit it in through the doors or windows of my old house.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:26 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Double laundry room and master closet size.
Posted on 4/4/22 at 9:27 pm to Cajun75
The day you get a leak in the line or the heater itself and have to replace all drywall and carpeting under that space especially if you were out on vacation then you will never put them in the attic again.
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