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- by Megan Haskins
Best Spot For A Charging Station In A New Build …?
Most homeowners don’t plan where devices will actually get charged. Here are the best places to build a charging station. Entry / Drop Zone This is the most practical spot for most families. Everyone walks in, drops their keys, wallet,...
- by Megan Haskins
7 Outlets Nobody Tells You About
Most homeowners don’t think about outlets until they’re living with cords everywhere. When fixing it means cutting drywall instead of getting it right during the build. Dog Door Outlet If you’re planning on using an automatic dog door, this is...
- by Megan Haskins
Videos You’ll Wish You Took During Your New Home Build
Most homeowners take photos during their build but they miss the ones that actually matter. Document what’s behind the walls and underground before it gets covered up. Walk Every Room Before Drywall Goes Up This is the most important one....
- 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...
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