Write down everything you want. Then call 10 people who recently built and ask them what they did. And also what they would add if they could start over. Run cat5/6 everywhere. Run coaxial cable to the same spots. Add PVC pipe in the walls to the main entertainment hub. Don't forget outside receptacles in the soffit for Christmas lights. Add a Transfer Switch for a generator (about $800).

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Posted by Powerman

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Posted on 2/5/13 at 10:49 am to Broke

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Run cat5/6 everywhere.

Good advice. The cable is cheap enough to get in during the initial construction phase.

It might not be something that everyone wants but if you have multiple desktop PCs, you'd much rather just have them with a hard connection than using wireless.

On that note, you might want to look at where you'll want to place your router (I would wall mount it somewhere centrally located) and have a connection set up there.

If you like to cook and entertain a lot you might want to consider a double oven and/or warming drawer

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Posted by dewster

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Posted on 2/5/13 at 11:12 am to Broke

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Add a Transfer Switch for a generator (about $800).

This is totally worth it if said house is in south Louisiana, and I agree with the recommendations of running cable throughout the house.

Don't bother with the filler faucet over the oven.

One of these if you are north of I-20 would be nice. Much easier for new construction than retrofitting an older home with one. They are quite popular up here. I'm thinking of installing one in (under) my garage. LINK

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