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re: New Home: What are your “must haves”?
Posted on 4/6/24 at 10:58 am to Squirrelmeister
Posted on 4/6/24 at 10:58 am to Squirrelmeister
Soft close cabinets and drawers. This may be standard by now. It should be.
Walk in pantry with door that triggers overhead light.
Mud room in the house I grew up in was its best feature. We were in the country, hunted, had livestock, etc., so we often had muddy/shitty boots and gear. The room had a tile floor with a drain in the center, deep sink, washer and dryer, closet with gun mounts, huge peg board for hanging coats, and several drawers and cabinets for knives, ammo, flashlights, etc. that we could grab quickly when heading out the back door.
Walk in pantry with door that triggers overhead light.
Mud room in the house I grew up in was its best feature. We were in the country, hunted, had livestock, etc., so we often had muddy/shitty boots and gear. The room had a tile floor with a drain in the center, deep sink, washer and dryer, closet with gun mounts, huge peg board for hanging coats, and several drawers and cabinets for knives, ammo, flashlights, etc. that we could grab quickly when heading out the back door.
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Posted on 4/6/24 at 11:09 am to Twenty 49
My next house will have a quick access safe in a drawer by the door for keeping my carry pistol in.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:16 pm to beHop
a tower, I always wanted property with a tower
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:45 pm to Tridentds
quote:I ran propane to my detached shop/outbuilding and installed a 6 gpm on demand water heater. As the guy said, game changer
I have a hot water faucet next to cold water faucet by garage. I hunt and fish a lot. Hot water melts mud off waders, boots, 4 wheelers etc.. unbelievable.
And if you are doing that, plumb up an outdoor shower. You’ll never shower indoors again
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:47 pm to cgrand
also…SHADE
build shade structures or use existing tree shade to plan your site. I can stay in relative shade most of the day outside and it makes a huge difference on productivity
build shade structures or use existing tree shade to plan your site. I can stay in relative shade most of the day outside and it makes a huge difference on productivity
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:50 pm to cgrand
one last thing
Water…plan your site around available water and/or bury irrigation lines. Bring water everywhere. Allows you max flexibility without constantly dragging hoses around. A rain catch with a 250 gal tote can solve a lot of issues also
Water…plan your site around available water and/or bury irrigation lines. Bring water everywhere. Allows you max flexibility without constantly dragging hoses around. A rain catch with a 250 gal tote can solve a lot of issues also
Posted on 4/6/24 at 12:55 pm to cgrand
I'd add if it's final home site for old age, don't underestimate response times for emergency services and closeness to medical providers. Everyone wants to be in the boonies until they break a hip or have to start going for more regular treatments and care as they age.
Posted on 4/6/24 at 6:53 pm to beHop
1) paid off
2) whatever the wife wants
2) whatever the wife wants
Posted on 4/6/24 at 7:30 pm to beHop
Bite the bullet and pimp your shop out with a big air compressor system.
This post was edited on 4/6/24 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 4/6/24 at 8:08 pm to Che Boludo
also, if final home, design bathrooms to be wheel chair accessible, including roll-in shower
Posted on 4/7/24 at 4:26 pm to jlsufan
Or just dont become paralyzed.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 6:06 pm to beHop
I use my hot water hose a lot more than I thought I would. Absolutely love it. It’s right where I park my boat under the carport.
As big of a shop that you can afford with power/sewer/water and AC
Big back porch with outdoor kitchen, TV, fire table or fire pit.
Soffit and both sides of front door receptacles all four controlled by switch in foyer.
Big pantry with outlets to keep counters free of small appliances
Radiant decking for roof
Outlets behind toilets for heated toilet seats
Heaters in bathrooms (my cheap arse contractor omitted those to save money)
8’ tall garage door for attached garage.
Lots of outdoor cameras
Built ins next to fireplace, media closet with all electronics
Flush mount speakers in living room, kitchen, outdoors controlled by receiver in media closet.
I wish we wouldn’t have splurged for quartzite. It’s a PITA.
As big of a shop that you can afford with power/sewer/water and AC
Big back porch with outdoor kitchen, TV, fire table or fire pit.
Soffit and both sides of front door receptacles all four controlled by switch in foyer.
Big pantry with outlets to keep counters free of small appliances
Radiant decking for roof
Outlets behind toilets for heated toilet seats
Heaters in bathrooms (my cheap arse contractor omitted those to save money)
8’ tall garage door for attached garage.
Lots of outdoor cameras
Built ins next to fireplace, media closet with all electronics
Flush mount speakers in living room, kitchen, outdoors controlled by receiver in media closet.
I wish we wouldn’t have splurged for quartzite. It’s a PITA.
Posted on 4/7/24 at 6:08 pm to beHop
Private shooting range is all I want
Also must have a hot tub. Have one now and it’s an essential.
Also must have a hot tub. Have one now and it’s an essential.
This post was edited on 4/7/24 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 4/7/24 at 7:33 pm to magicman534
quote:
I wish we wouldn’t have splurged for quartzite. It’s a PITA.
Removing stains or just preventative maintenance?
Posted on 4/8/24 at 12:09 am to beHop
In a rural area with acreage such as yours, lots of outdoor lighting (rope lighting, quality solar lights, wired floodlights and spotlights with a variety of timers, photo sensors, motion detectors and remote control).
Lots of feature rich outdoor security cameras.
Shooting range.
Fish cleaning station if you have lakefront, stocked ponds, etc.
UTV and hiking trails. Hunting stands.
Big arse attached garage with at least 3 garage doors and plenty of space.
Large metal building with more garage doors for your boats, tractors, utvs, etc.
Large amount of concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, courtyard, covered and screened porches.
Outdoor man cave area.
Lots of feature rich outdoor security cameras.
Shooting range.
Fish cleaning station if you have lakefront, stocked ponds, etc.
UTV and hiking trails. Hunting stands.
Big arse attached garage with at least 3 garage doors and plenty of space.
Large metal building with more garage doors for your boats, tractors, utvs, etc.
Large amount of concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, courtyard, covered and screened porches.
Outdoor man cave area.
Posted on 4/8/24 at 10:04 am to mdomingue
quote:
I would probably go with a hot water circulation pump to get quick hot water to any faucet if it is a house of any size.
I have a built in recirc pump on my new tankless. It's on a schedule to recirc when everyone is getting ready in the AM, also, I have a push button by the shower for instant recirc. Controlled by an app as well. Used to take 70 seconds to getting shower temp where you wanted it to be, now, 10 seconds.
In my master closet, I'd have some built ins with hidden storage. I had one house that had a lift out bottom of a shelf that allowed some hidden storage for guns, jewelry, whatever. Easier than the safe to access.
I would have mechanical chase from basement to attic for easy upgrades.
Drain in the garage with hot water, for dog washing in the winter.
Posted on 4/8/24 at 11:18 am to beHop
An A rated insurance company, some of ya'll have big appetites but may not want to pay what it's going to cost to insure these dream properties.
Posted on 4/8/24 at 11:51 am to beHop
Porch
patio
Large detached garage or shed
rest the ole lady can figure out
patio
Large detached garage or shed
rest the ole lady can figure out
Posted on 4/8/24 at 12:18 pm to KemoSabe65
Good thing I can’t afford the property or the insurance. Let us dream my man. 
Posted on 4/8/24 at 2:25 pm to AyyyBaw
quote:
Removing stains or just preventative maintenance?
Removing stains
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