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re: What are some modifications you have made to your house that you recommend?
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:47 am to oreeg
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:47 am to oreeg
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Not really a modification but it's something inexpensive that paid for itself in a couple months. $50
I've heard that those work pretty well... but our attic stair is already in an unconditioned garage, so not really much point. If I ever condition that space, it might make sense to install one.
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Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:49 am to Croacka
can you post a pic of the patio from under it, im looking to add on to mine,
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:51 am to lsugrad35
I built houses and I always told people to get the attic staircase insulation blanket. They make different kinds. Some that are thicker and zip over the opening when you don't use it much and others like the one pictured that just lay on top. It helps a good bit.
I've bought some better weatherstripping and put on all exterior and attic doors. You really notice he difference in noise alone so I'm sure it insulates better.
My last house had outlets under the soffit for Christmas lights that was cool.
I've bought some better weatherstripping and put on all exterior and attic doors. You really notice he difference in noise alone so I'm sure it insulates better.
My last house had outlets under the soffit for Christmas lights that was cool.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:53 am to Clark W Griswold
Awesome thanks for the advice Clark. I've been thinking about the weatherstripping so I guess I'll pull the trigger. Feels like there's cold air around my exterior doorknob also which is weird. My weekend just got busy 
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:55 am to TeddyPadillac
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The ones you install to inside to replace the light switch are cheap and simple to install.
can i get a link please, we have an old pull string in our closet that hangs in front of the tv in there, and i dont feel like running a switch in the closet.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 11:58 am to lsugrad35
It works great for energy efficiency but more so it helps with evening out the temp around my house. Our thermostat is in the hallway right next to the attic stairway so when it got hot the tstat would read that it was 74-75 degrees when it actually was much cooler in the bedrooms. Vice versa in the winter time.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:01 pm to lsugrad35
They make some adhesive high density foam that you can cut and apply around small air gaps. Usually by the doorknob or below a double door where it latches.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:02 pm to toosleaux
went from a small B to a full D. ohh the house.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:04 pm to Chad504boy
opened wall in sons room to create walk through to bonus room/lounge area over garage. Boys have second floor, so it was nice for a gaming room, spare room for company...
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:04 pm to toosleaux
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I geofenced my house on the app and when I turn in the driveway, my garage open
i dont believe you. myQ has this disabled for security reasons and the generic zwave garage opener requires some hacky integration with IFTTT to get around this.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:16 pm to Happygilmore
Not mine, but looks very similar
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:21 pm to toosleaux
A second driveway to the basement garage. Keeps all bikes, power wheels, sporting goods out of the main level garage and makes a great basketball court/roller hockey rink.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:23 pm to toosleaux
1. Outlets and cable jacks halfway up the wall to mount TV.
2. USB plugs in the kitchen walls (coupled with the usual plugs)
3. Dimmers on all major light sources... saves energy and you can do whatever you want with them
4. A water faucet by the back door for people (namely my 2 kiddos) to rinse off their feet before coming inside.
5. Minimal light switches, label them
6. Sprinkler system - get as many stations setup as possible. We have a huge yard and only have 3 stations, meaning we must have strong water pressure for the sprinklers to be effective while watering some plants/shrubs that may not need water
7. Get adequate power for your garage so you can plug in a fridge, power tools, etc without having the breaker trip.
2. USB plugs in the kitchen walls (coupled with the usual plugs)
3. Dimmers on all major light sources... saves energy and you can do whatever you want with them
4. A water faucet by the back door for people (namely my 2 kiddos) to rinse off their feet before coming inside.
5. Minimal light switches, label them
6. Sprinkler system - get as many stations setup as possible. We have a huge yard and only have 3 stations, meaning we must have strong water pressure for the sprinklers to be effective while watering some plants/shrubs that may not need water
7. Get adequate power for your garage so you can plug in a fridge, power tools, etc without having the breaker trip.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:41 pm to toosleaux
Converted the garage to a game room. It was filled mostly with stuff we never used, so what we actually needed fit in a shed. And I've never kept my cars in the garage.
Wasn't very expensive to do and adds a decent amount of useable living area to the home.
I had zero woodworking experience but built the little bar "wall" to cover the garage door, and it is easily removable if I sell the house and they want a garage. My wife and I put down the floating wood flooring, which can also be removed easily.
Wasn't very expensive to do and adds a decent amount of useable living area to the home.
I had zero woodworking experience but built the little bar "wall" to cover the garage door, and it is easily removable if I sell the house and they want a garage. My wife and I put down the floating wood flooring, which can also be removed easily.
This post was edited on 3/14/16 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:44 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Thats nice moto.
This might be a really dumb question, but whats the benefit of adding the USB outlets. I see several people mentioning this. Wouldn't plugging a phone into a regular outlet be just as simple? Just wondering in case I'm missing something and I should do this
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2. USB plugs in the kitchen walls (coupled with the usual plugs)
This might be a really dumb question, but whats the benefit of adding the USB outlets. I see several people mentioning this. Wouldn't plugging a phone into a regular outlet be just as simple? Just wondering in case I'm missing something and I should do this
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:47 pm to Croacka
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Put usb outlets in all the bedrooms where phones/tablets would be plugged in
I also put in a wifi garage opener because the range of my clicker sucked
I added an aluminum patio cover last year to give us a large covered outdoor space for low cost. They are very inexpensive and the back of my house faces the trees so I wasn't too worried about appearance.
I did everything you listed except the USB outlets. The wifi garage door opener is worth ever penny. You may not always have your opener, but you always have your phone.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:49 pm to 911Moto
tight setup on the ac window unit/8/9ball rack shelf/cord management & paper blinds combo. eta so your 911 sits in the driveway now?
This post was edited on 3/14/16 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:53 pm to toosleaux
Installed both a Nest and Ring.
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:54 pm to toosleaux
I guess the recent ones that get the most use are a boot scrubber and heavy duty mat. No more mud inside. I also got a robot vac. That was a damn good idea.
Not really mods to the actual house, but damn good accessories to have
Not really mods to the actual house, but damn good accessories to have
Posted on 3/14/16 at 12:56 pm to toosleaux
Not really a modification, but something I will always have if I can help it. I love having a 2 and a half car garage. So nice to actually put the cars in the garage, have room to fully open the doors, plus have pretty good storage space.
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