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Posted on 4/27/21 at 11:57 pm
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Posted on 4/28/21 at 12:21 am to X123F45
bigger back porch under roof
Posted on 4/28/21 at 12:22 am to X123F45
I wish I had put in a whole house water filter.It would have been easy to have one installed in an accessible location to change filter cartridges.
After house was built I had sprinkler system for yard put in.It requires a filter to keep sprinkler heads from stopping up.I was shocked at the amount of debris in the water lines that the filter caught.
To install a whole house filter would now be very expensive and a PIA.
I went with an under sink water filter with a dedicated faucet for drinking,cooking water..Of course have one on fridge for ice maker,water dispenser.
After house was built I had sprinkler system for yard put in.It requires a filter to keep sprinkler heads from stopping up.I was shocked at the amount of debris in the water lines that the filter caught.
To install a whole house filter would now be very expensive and a PIA.
I went with an under sink water filter with a dedicated faucet for drinking,cooking water..Of course have one on fridge for ice maker,water dispenser.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 1:11 am to X123F45
A shop, insulated top to bottom, for all my stuff, with a damn toilet.
Basically, a place I can escape to after I come home from work after dealing with all the ding-a-lings from work.
Basically, a place I can escape to after I come home from work after dealing with all the ding-a-lings from work.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 6:32 am to X123F45
Outside light switches both inside and outside that’s probably my biggest complaint. Also insulate every interior wall connected to bedrooms.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 6:54 am to gsvar2004
Better Builder
Posted on 4/28/21 at 7:13 am to X123F45
Upgrade insulation to cellulose.
Run gas lines everywhere including range, dryer, fire place, water heater, furnace, and outside for grill and generator.
Have cat6 and coax drops in every room.
Create a centralized network location for internet modem and router installation where all the cat6 and coax run to.
Separate switches for lights and fan in every room.
Run gas lines everywhere including range, dryer, fire place, water heater, furnace, and outside for grill and generator.
Have cat6 and coax drops in every room.
Create a centralized network location for internet modem and router installation where all the cat6 and coax run to.
Separate switches for lights and fan in every room.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 7:14 am to X123F45
Granite master shower instead of tile
Posted on 4/28/21 at 7:30 am to X123F45
Multiple hot water heaters, separate for each shower and for appliances. More electric outlets including floor outlets. Large covered back porch. I would seriously look into central heat/air vents along the floor instead of in the ceiling. I don’t know the cons against that however, I’m sure there are reasons not to. Deep sink. Garage sink.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 7:31 am to Bayou
Larger garage width
Whole home filtration
More plug-ins in pantry
Motion switches in certain places (replaced myself)
Air ran into garage to fill whatever
Some things I did, that I wish I did earlier houses
All drawer lower cabinets in kitchen
Lights above bed with switches ran on each side
Put a dedicated home for robo vac in mud room so it goes back and you can’t really see it or it be in the way
Door into garage not just the main ones
Door into pantry from garage
Self close hinges in certain places (closets, linen, laundry, etc)
Swing hinge in pantry
Wider but shallower frig
Whole home filtration
More plug-ins in pantry
Motion switches in certain places (replaced myself)
Air ran into garage to fill whatever
Some things I did, that I wish I did earlier houses
All drawer lower cabinets in kitchen
Lights above bed with switches ran on each side
Put a dedicated home for robo vac in mud room so it goes back and you can’t really see it or it be in the way
Door into garage not just the main ones
Door into pantry from garage
Self close hinges in certain places (closets, linen, laundry, etc)
Swing hinge in pantry
Wider but shallower frig
This post was edited on 4/28/21 at 7:52 am
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:04 am to X123F45
Lots of good ideas.
Kitchen cabinets all the way to the ceiling.
Manifold for plumbing somewhere(attic, garage, storage room)
Kitchen cabinets all the way to the ceiling.
Manifold for plumbing somewhere(attic, garage, storage room)
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:04 am to notsince98
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Upgrade insulation to cellulose.
Ummm.....that's a upgrade? I'm not knocking but in the construction business, if you see this being put in with any delay in sheetrock being hung, you might change your mind.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:22 am to X123F45
Black windows
More windows
Stairs in a different location
Higher ceilings (12' instead of 10')
Landscaping
Drainage from my gutters, still dealing with saturated lawn for days after a rain
More windows
Stairs in a different location
Higher ceilings (12' instead of 10')
Landscaping
Drainage from my gutters, still dealing with saturated lawn for days after a rain
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:31 am to X123F45
Pre-run the under cabinet lights before sheetrock is done.
Drops for Cat-6, coax in every room
If you already know layout of bedroom, drop separate switches for fan & lights on both sides of bed. A lot more convenient than the remotes
Back porch under roof, I'd also want mine screened in with a huge opening, but I know I'm in the minority here
Run gas, electric, Coax to back workshop (60' from house)
Pre-run cameras around the house.
Insulation to interior bedroom walls and any other wall that has a TV
Make sure central air unit(s) are centered to avoid unnecessarily long vent runs
Drops for Cat-6, coax in every room
If you already know layout of bedroom, drop separate switches for fan & lights on both sides of bed. A lot more convenient than the remotes
Back porch under roof, I'd also want mine screened in with a huge opening, but I know I'm in the minority here
Run gas, electric, Coax to back workshop (60' from house)
Pre-run cameras around the house.
Insulation to interior bedroom walls and any other wall that has a TV
Make sure central air unit(s) are centered to avoid unnecessarily long vent runs
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:41 am to Weekend Warrior79
Larger garage, double ovens and a bigger island. I'd also have them deck as much of the attic as possible for storage.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:43 am to X123F45
Master Suite downstairs, gas run to patio, subsurface drainage before sod is laid, more electric outlets in the kitchen island.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 8:50 am to X123F45
Bigger car garage, screened in back patio area, water/sink outside, outlets in floors, outlets outside under carport/house where you can hang lights easier, wood or concrete floors through- no carpet. Bigger closets, bigger master bath.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:11 am to X123F45
-huge island inside the open kitchen/breakfast area instead of a formal dining room.
use dining room area as an office or another bedroom.
-20x30 under house roof patio with stove, fridge, grill, etc instead of my 20x10.
-courtyard connected to patio to be covered also. open sides.
-outlets midway up the wall for TV installs
-media closet under stairwell.
-hot water faucet bib in garage to wash vehicles in driveway
use dining room area as an office or another bedroom.
-20x30 under house roof patio with stove, fridge, grill, etc instead of my 20x10.
-courtyard connected to patio to be covered also. open sides.
-outlets midway up the wall for TV installs
-media closet under stairwell.
-hot water faucet bib in garage to wash vehicles in driveway
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:29 am to SaDaTayMoses
Definitely have them install a plumbing manifold so you can turn off water to a specific zone of your house if you ever have a problem or need to replace something. That way you can have water in the other areas while work progresses.
Insulation in bedroom walls.
Run gas and electric to places like laundry room, kitchen, etc. That way you have the option of using gas or electric appliances.
Figure out how many electrical outlets you think you want and then add some. And then see if you should add some more. You will never have too many outlets. Especially in the kitchen.
Have conduit or pvc pipe installed on every wall in your den/living area so you can add wiring in the future (cable, etc) if you decide to rearrange the room.
You will never have too many square feet of covered patio. Install switches for the fans and lights on your patio inside and outside. I hate having to go back inside to turn them on.
Insulation in bedroom walls.
Run gas and electric to places like laundry room, kitchen, etc. That way you have the option of using gas or electric appliances.
Figure out how many electrical outlets you think you want and then add some. And then see if you should add some more. You will never have too many outlets. Especially in the kitchen.
Have conduit or pvc pipe installed on every wall in your den/living area so you can add wiring in the future (cable, etc) if you decide to rearrange the room.
You will never have too many square feet of covered patio. Install switches for the fans and lights on your patio inside and outside. I hate having to go back inside to turn them on.
Posted on 4/28/21 at 9:54 am to notsince98
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Separate switches for lights and fan in every room.
A very minor thing until you don’t have it anymore
One of the biggest things I missed when I moved
Double oven
Spend the money on good landscaping
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