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re: What are some customized must haves when building new homes?

Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:41 pm to
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:41 pm to
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2 washing machines and 2 dryers.


What's up with this?
Posted by tigerbandpiccolo
Member since Oct 2005
49477 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:42 pm to
But they scratch sooo easy. And break easily. My kid is destroying it.
Posted by Meatball
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:42 pm to
Get the electrical outlets that also have USB ports on them.
Posted by TigerOnTheMountain
Higher Elevation
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:42 pm to
You're never going to use the space you think you need. Go smaller and buy a yacht.
Posted by BigPerm30
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:43 pm to
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Perm, would be for our bathroom closet, or the separate room for the commode, or for daddy's man room. Should we ever build a house that is.


They have their place but don't let those little frickers touch your pocket doors.
This post was edited on 9/18/17 at 9:48 pm
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:44 pm to
Yea that's why I ETAd, would be for space saving in the adult areas.
Posted by MarcusQuinn
Member since Aug 2005
582 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:44 pm to
I'd say avoid pocket doors unless it's a door you want open more often than not. The hardware isn't as easy to use and most don't lock very well. Even the better hardware. Also, over time the tracks can get dirty or loose and half of that is hidden in your wall. Finally, you can't put a plug or switch where the door slides into the wall with a 2x4 frame. My 2 cents on pocket doors.
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:44 pm to
power outlets on seperate circuits for christmas and exterior lighting

wire the house for speakers and a centralized sound system for stereo

a nice security system with video and voice stations

power for exterior sprinkler systems is one people forget about

power outlets in attic for when things need to be replaced or repaired up there

Posted by 3en
Member since May 2015
507 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:49 pm to
It doesn't seem like much but recessed outlets make all the difference in the world when it comes to furniture placement.

Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
19538 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:50 pm to
Extra outlets, inside and out. Wire for networking/media, especially if you have smart TV's. If you are the handy type then plan storage in the garage and have a utility sink installed. If you like using plenty of ice, get a dedicated ice-maker put in the kitchen. If y'all cook a lot at home then think about things like a pot filling spigot at the range, spending extra for better built-in appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and make sure some of the kitchen and island outlets have the built-in USB charging ports. In fact, think hard about that side of the kitchen counter area that seems to be where car keys/cell phones/fitbits/tablets get dropped off and put a 4-port USB oulet right there. Don't put carpet anywhere.
Posted by shoelessjoe
Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:54 pm to
What do you mean don't put carport anywhere? No carport at all? Reason being?
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:55 pm to
Will the new house have natural gas?


If so, get a natural gas burner and a long gas line. Hook straight up to the house for crawfish, crabs, turkey frying, etc.
Posted by shoelessjoe
Member since Jul 2006
11385 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:58 pm to
Yes we are doing that already. Hook up for Generac generator gas lanterns
This post was edited on 9/18/17 at 9:59 pm
Posted by shoelessjoe
Member since Jul 2006
11385 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:04 pm to
My outdoor kitchen will be connected to the house on a back covered patio is what plans are. Looking for ideas for that also if anyone has any
Posted by LSUEnvy
Hou via Lake Chas
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:12 pm to
Pot filler over the cooktop
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:18 pm to
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2 washing machines and 2 dryers.



quote:

What's up with this?


My guess is the new styles break down easier so you need a set working while the other one is being repaired.

Buy speed queen old style washers. They are the bomb.

Posted by Tbooux
Member since Oct 2011
1687 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:25 pm to
pot filler is amazingly handy, security cameras are by far the best money I spent on mine.
Posted by ProudLSUMom
Member since Sep 2007
3333 posts
Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:25 pm to
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What do you mean don't put carport anywhere? No carport at all? Reason being?



He said carpet (flooring) not carport!
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:26 pm to
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He said carpet (flooring) not carport!


never mind
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Member since Feb 2006
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Posted on 9/18/17 at 10:30 pm to
I think he just misspelled carpet and put carport in the reply.
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