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- by Megan Haskins
Which Window Brands Are The Best?
This list of companies is based on a poll we ran with the Builder Brigade audience about which window brands homeowners trust most. Marvin Sets the Standard for Long Term Quality If the goal is durability and reliability, Marvin consistently...
- by Megan Haskins
Best Advice for Someone Who’s Just Starting Their Build
Most people starting a home build want one thing: advice from people who’ve already done it. We asked the Builder Brigade audience for their best advice, and hundreds of homeowners shared what they learned along the way. Hire the Right...
- by Megan Haskins
The #1 Decisions Homeowners Regret Not Making Earlier in Their Build
We asked the Builder Brigade audience what they regret not deciding earlier in their build. Here are the biggest lessons they shared. Not Planning the Infrastructure Early Enough One of the most common regrets came down to missing things that...
- by Megan Haskins
The Upgrades Homeowners Say They’d Pay For Again
We recently asked the Builder Brigade audience a simple question: What’s one thing you paid extra for that you’d do again WITHOUT hesitation? We got hundreds of responses. Here’s what homeowners said was worth every extra dollar. Heated Floors Were...
- by Megan Haskins
Is It Worth It To Insulate Interior Walls...?
YES! Most homeowners don’t realize there’s zero insulation on interior walls. Interior insulation controls sound, stabilizes temperature between rooms, and makes your home feel quieter, calmer, and more solid. And once drywall goes up, adding it later becomes expensive and...
- by Megan Haskins
Tankless Toilets Are the Real Throne Upgrade
Most homeowners don’t think about this one until after install. That’s too late. Tank Toilets Are the Default They are the default for a reason. They work anywhere. They require standard plumbing and pressure. There’s no weird install requirements. They’re...
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