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Building A House: What Are Some Do's & Dont's Based On Your Experience?
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:02 pm
For those of you who had their house built, what are things you would have done different?
Is there anything that you put more money into than you should have (you could have gone a cheaper route and it serve the same purpose)?
Anyone wish they would have put more electrical sockets throughout their house?
Is there any area that you could have made smaller or wish you made bigger?
If you subbed out everything, do you wish you would have just hired a contractor or are you glad you did it the way you did?
Is there anything that you put more money into than you should have (you could have gone a cheaper route and it serve the same purpose)?
Anyone wish they would have put more electrical sockets throughout their house?
Is there any area that you could have made smaller or wish you made bigger?
If you subbed out everything, do you wish you would have just hired a contractor or are you glad you did it the way you did?
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Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:03 pm to OweO
One word:
Ramps
Ramps
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:04 pm to RummelTiger
quote:
One word:
Ramps
Im telling an admin you are bullying me.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:04 pm to OweO
8 years since we built ours and no regrets on anything so far.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:05 pm to RummelTiger
What about elevators?
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:06 pm to OweO
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:06 pm to OweO
quote:
Im telling an admin you are bullying me.
The admins on here laugh at you.
...or so I’m told.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:07 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
What about elevators?
That’s three words.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:09 pm to OweO
I built a house in 2007 and seemingly single-handedly caused the housing market crash. The ink wasn’t dry on the paperwork and the house had lost 1/3 value. Still down a little more than 10% from the build price.
So my “don’t” is, don’t build a house.
So my “don’t” is, don’t build a house.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:09 pm to OweO
Put outside electrical sockets and water outlets on all four sides. Dont skimp on concrete...only thing I contracted myself and only thing that ended up badly. If its one story, floor the attic....adds storage space and you can convert in the future to more living space. Try your best not to put water heater in attic...sooner or later something will go wrong...took mine 10.5 years.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:10 pm to slackster
Damn, that looks legit
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:10 pm to OweO
Not to be insensitive, but wouldn't there be a lot of things you would need done differently if you built a house that would disqualify a lot of what may he said in here. I guess things like outlets and stuff would still apply, but the layout would be a lot different for me to maximize the space and be comfortable as compared to you.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:11 pm to jeffsdad
quote:
Try your best not to put water heater in attic
I don't understand why people do this. It's usually in the attic, placed on plywood.. Anything can happen that can cause it to drop out.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:12 pm to OweO
Security cameras
Tech stuff like cat 6 or 7 drops, speakers, nest like thermostat, doorbell with camera, etc.
Big 6' bath tub
Big shower
Outdoor kitchen, at least rough it in to have gas, water, drain, electric, cable tv
Oversized garage, probably 24x24
Tech stuff like cat 6 or 7 drops, speakers, nest like thermostat, doorbell with camera, etc.
Big 6' bath tub
Big shower
Outdoor kitchen, at least rough it in to have gas, water, drain, electric, cable tv
Oversized garage, probably 24x24
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:13 pm to OweO
quote:If you can find an existent house for sale that’s close enough to your idea of a dream house, skip the construction and find a renovation contractor to amend whatever you might need.
So my “don’t” is, don’t build a house.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:14 pm to upgrayedd
quote:
Damn, that looks legit
That fine thing is $3,800.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:14 pm to OweO
Don't- front facing garage
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:15 pm to OweO
Don’t. Build a house.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 8:15 pm to OweO
However many bathrooms you think you need, put the in-slab plumbing in for at least a half-bath more.
This post was edited on 3/13/18 at 8:16 pm
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