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- by Megan Haskins
To Hell With Waiting for Hot Water
If you’re building a home or remodeling, this is your sign to plan for a hot water recirculation system. A recirculation pump keeps hot water moving through the pipes so it’s ready when you are. It pushes the cold water...
- by Megan Haskins
4 Roofing Choices Most Homeowners Overlook
These are four important roofing details worth understanding before your slab is poured or framing begins. 1. Roof Pitch Your roof pitch is how steep your roof is. A 6/12 pitch (which rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Fireplace
These are lessons learned from our last home in Georgia. None of these issues ruined the build, but they’re the kind of details that haunt you later because you know how easy they would’ve been to fix. If you’re building...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Bathroom Blocking Essentials You’ll Regret Skipping
ADD BLOCKING! It’s just a scrap piece of wood installed between the wall studs before drywall goes up. But that one step gives you a solid surface to screw into so fixtures actually stay put. If you’re mid-build or planning...
- by Megan Haskins
Most people picture storm shelters as a big swing-out door in the backyard. But this one hides right under your garage floor. It’s completely out of the way until you need it. Then it becomes the safest place in your...
- by Megan Haskins
5 Sneaky House Finds Under $100
Some of the best upgrades aren’t the flashy ones. These under-$100 house finds are the kind of simple fixes that make your daily routines smoother or just smart solutions to little annoyances around the house. Humane Mouse Trap If you’ve...
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