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- by Dawn Osolinski
What you should know Want the Ultimate dream garage? Here’s a few features to include: floor drains, side mount garage door opener, a car charging outlet, extra lighting, high outlet fan, epoxy floors, and a sink. The floor drains help...
- by Dawn Osolinski
Spray foam insulation in the attic
What you should know Spray foam insulation is great in attics because it drastically reduces the temperature in the attic, where in the south the HVAC system is located. Controlling the temperatures with spray foam will extend the life of...
- by Dawn Osolinski
How this happened The plans guy wrote the wrong address on the set of prints that was distributed to the builder. The builder was busy with numerous houses at the time and the house looked very similar to another house...
- by Dawn Osolinski
Hack: Keep electronic wires hidden
Bullet proof way Wires. Wires. Wires! No one likes the look. Here’s a bulletproof way to run wires from the TV to other electronics when you’re having your house built. It’s called conduit, ENT, or smurf tubing (because it’s blue...
- by Dawn Osolinski
3 things to avoid when having a house built!
What you should know When it comes to building your dream home there’s a ton of unknown knowledge that builders may forget to tell you. For example, architectural shingles have a longer lifespan and more durable than the 3 tab...
- by Dawn Osolinski
Pro and cons of pex pipe in the home
What you should know Will your house use PEX instead of PVC? PEX plumbing comes with a few pros! It is bendable, meaning less leaks and easier mobility. The flexibility allows for less elbows and connection points. Additionally, PEX is...
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