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Home Features You'd Pay For Again (Without Hesitation)
  • by Dennis Comstock

Home Features You'd Pay For Again (Without Hesitation)

We asked over 1,000 homeowners in our Facebook group, Home Building Help, what features they love so much they'd do again. The top answers were not more square footage, fancy tile, or a bigger great room. The answers were surprisingly...

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Hidden Outlets Your New Home Needs
  • by Megan Haskins

Hidden Outlets Your New Home Needs

The best outlets are the ones you never notice. Here are a few I'd add to almost every build. Switched Soffit Outlets If you decorate for the holidays, this one's a game changer. Ask your electrician to install outlets under...

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5 Sneaky Storage Upgrades You'll Never Add Later
  • by Megan Haskins

5 Sneaky Storage Upgrades You'll Never Add Later

Don't waste the empty space you're already paying to build.  A little planning now can add a surprising amount of storage without making your house any bigger. Run Your Cabinets to the Ceiling That gap above your cabinets doesn't do...

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What's the Biggest Waste of Space in a New Home?
  • by Dennis Comstock

What's the Biggest Waste of Space in a New Home?

I asked our 150K+ member Home Building Help group one question: which space in your house do you regret paying for? More than a hundred homeowners answered, and the same few rooms kept coming up. Most people build the house...

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Want a better HVAC system…?
  • by Megan Haskins

Want a better HVAC system…?

Here are 6 upgrades you should know about. Upgrade From a 1’ Filter to a 4- 5”  Filter A thicker media filter can capture more dust and particles without restricting airflow as quickly as a basic 1-inch filter. You also...

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Top Age-in-Place Features I'd Add to Every Home
  • by Megan Haskins

Top Age-in-Place Features I'd Add to Every Home

Most people think accessibility is something you worry about later. I think it's something you plan for now. 4-Foot-Wide Hallways A few extra inches can make a huge difference. Four-foot-wide hallways make it easier to move furniture, carry groceries, and...

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