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re: Building New House -- What additional amenities should I consider?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:11 pm to tiger114
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:11 pm to tiger114
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I am going to have to phase that in. I've been cutting checks like crazy and I don't feel like a $15k one right now. Great suggestion though.
If you install the transfer switch you can use a portable and at least run lights and fridge and stuff
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Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:11 pm to s14suspense
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htownjeep
Mentioned that to my wife and the only thing she was worried about was that it would blow her makeup or hair while she was getting ready. She's always complaining because it's too hot in out master bath but didn't think that would work either.
I guess that would depend on the size of the bathroom, but we haven't had an issue with that. She could just turn down the speed of the fan, yes?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:11 pm to tiger114
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Outdoor gas line
at least get water lines out there as well. you dont have to use it, but its nice for future outdoor kitchen install. Wire up at least two speaker lines outside as well
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:13 pm to tiger114
Before going through the trouble to run audio wires all over, look into Sonos wireless audio. That's what I'm going to use in the house I'm building next year.
Bathroom floor heating is surprisingly affordable.
And as others have said, get the house wired with cat6
Bathroom floor heating is surprisingly affordable.
And as others have said, get the house wired with cat6
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:13 pm to tiger114
A couple of helpful hints.
Put heavy gauge PVC pipe under driveway (capped on both ends) in a couple of locations in case you ever want to run power or water to other side...
Switched electrical outlets under soffits is nice.
Hose bib on every exterior wall...we purchased our home and there is no hose bib in the back yard...
I added a roll up door for exterior entry to my shop area in my garage, easy access for the mower.
I wish I had sink and hot/cold water on my patio...again, we purchased the home and this is something they failed to install...I will have it next time.
I agree with the transfer switch, so easy to do during construction.
Put heavy gauge PVC pipe under driveway (capped on both ends) in a couple of locations in case you ever want to run power or water to other side...
Switched electrical outlets under soffits is nice.
Hose bib on every exterior wall...we purchased our home and there is no hose bib in the back yard...
I added a roll up door for exterior entry to my shop area in my garage, easy access for the mower.
I wish I had sink and hot/cold water on my patio...again, we purchased the home and this is something they failed to install...I will have it next time.
I agree with the transfer switch, so easy to do during construction.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:14 pm to SWLATiger
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Put heavy gauge PVC pipe under driveway (capped on both ends) in a couple of locations in case you ever want to run power or water to other side..
Speaking of this. Run a large PVC pipe down the wall where you are going to connect the majority of your devices. Also put one in the wall behind the TV. Will save your life when technology upgrades and you have to repull wires.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:14 pm to VetteGuy
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Is this gonna be your final house? Or will you probably be out of it in 7-10 years?
Hard to say. Probably more of a 15 year house. Kids (7 and twin 5's) will be out of college or close to by then. Might stay there or try to get on the water after that.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:15 pm to CptRusty
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Bathroom floor heating is surprisingly affordable.
Our condo in Colorado had this when we went Skiing. I want this in my next bathroom. frick that cold tile in the winter mornings.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:15 pm to tiger114
Rape room
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:15 pm to tiger114
Central vac sweep
Outdoor dining area (I couldn't survive w/ just a screened porch)
natural lighting throughout
Outdoor dining area (I couldn't survive w/ just a screened porch)
natural lighting throughout
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:16 pm to htownjeep
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I guess that would depend on the size of the bathroom, but we haven't had an issue with that. She could just turn down the speed of the fan, yes?
Most likely, yes. We just got a new A/C thought so I'm thinking she'll be fine now.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:22 pm to tiger114
Was at a friends house recently and their long wall/window of the living room completely retracted and opened up the living room into the backyard/patio area .....it was pretty awesome.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:25 pm to tiger114
Pot filler over the cook top
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:46 pm to BayouWrangler
Make sure all of your exit doors are 36" minimum. Makes it easier for moving.
Make sure they install the drier vent and stove/oven exhaust that vents outside.
Dont forget doorbell wiring. The remote/wireless ones are a pain in the arse.
Make sure they install the drier vent and stove/oven exhaust that vents outside.
Dont forget doorbell wiring. The remote/wireless ones are a pain in the arse.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:49 pm to LSUEnvy
Best suggestions in this thread:
- a pot filler over the cooktop.
- conduits to all your tvs, especially tvs that will be placed on exterior walls with insulation. I did this when I built my house and it saved me when I installed a Roku on my master bedroom tv and it needed a cat 6 drop for network access. Made fishing the cable no problems at all. It was Cat 6 this time. No telling what I will need to run in the future.
In addition to running conduit, I have a tv mounted above my fireplace and I knew I would have no access behind it to run new cables so I added 2 inch PVC that runs from behind the tv to the built in cabinet that houses all the entertainment center equipment. I have used that conduit more than once to add cat 6 and a hdmi cable to the tv. Something to think about if you will have your tv above the fireplace.
- have Cat 6 drops to every room and at every tv.
- save money and do not get phone lines dropped in every room. You only need one for a base phone unit that can have multiple handsets synced to it. Get a second phone drop near your network equipment if you want to use a VOIP telephone provider like Vonage.
- have a central location for all your network connections. I used the top 2 shelves of a hall closet for my cable modem, router, 25 port switch and all the cat 6 drops in the house are wired into that closet.
- a pot filler over the cooktop.
- conduits to all your tvs, especially tvs that will be placed on exterior walls with insulation. I did this when I built my house and it saved me when I installed a Roku on my master bedroom tv and it needed a cat 6 drop for network access. Made fishing the cable no problems at all. It was Cat 6 this time. No telling what I will need to run in the future.
In addition to running conduit, I have a tv mounted above my fireplace and I knew I would have no access behind it to run new cables so I added 2 inch PVC that runs from behind the tv to the built in cabinet that houses all the entertainment center equipment. I have used that conduit more than once to add cat 6 and a hdmi cable to the tv. Something to think about if you will have your tv above the fireplace.
- have Cat 6 drops to every room and at every tv.
- save money and do not get phone lines dropped in every room. You only need one for a base phone unit that can have multiple handsets synced to it. Get a second phone drop near your network equipment if you want to use a VOIP telephone provider like Vonage.
- have a central location for all your network connections. I used the top 2 shelves of a hall closet for my cable modem, router, 25 port switch and all the cat 6 drops in the house are wired into that closet.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:50 pm to Tip Up
outdoor wok.
never know when you may need it
never know when you may need it
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:53 pm to Nado Jenkins83
canine mud room, with dog door to outside , yet a glass door on the inside, and rubber mat floor etc.
also a tiled canine wash area in the garage with a removable shower head and warm cold etc
an outdoor wood fire grill and pizza oven
private reloading room and gun room
also a tiled canine wash area in the garage with a removable shower head and warm cold etc
an outdoor wood fire grill and pizza oven
private reloading room and gun room
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:53 pm to Jimbeaux28
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Best suggestions in this thread:
- a pot filler over the cooktop.
I have one and it does come in handy, but I'm not sure it's one of the best in this thread.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:57 pm to htownjeep
Maybe not but it cost us just the cost of the fixture to add it and we use it every time we cook.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:10 pm to tiger114
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Gas range, electric stove.
???
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