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- by Megan Haskins
What I Tell Everybody Who Is Building a New House
These features help your house function better, save you money down the line, and prevent a lot of headaches. If you’re early in the planning phase, this is your sign to get these in place before the slab is poured...
- by Megan Haskins
It might seem faster to pour concrete right over your lawn, but it’s one of the easiest ways to guarantee long-term problems. Grass might seem flat and harmless, but it doesn’t stay that way under concrete. When concrete is poured...
- by Megan Haskins
Whether you’re building new or upgrading your current home, adding security cameras is one of the smartest moves you can make. Here are three camera systems that stand out for their reliability, usability, and smart features depending on how your...
- by Megan Haskins
Smooth Drywall Is Not Worth It
Smooth drywall might seem like the sophisticated choice when building a home. It looks premium and sleek in perfectly lit photos, but once you're living in the space, you’ll quickly realize it wasn’t worth the extra cost and headache. Let’s...
- by Megan Haskins
Beg For These 3 Electrical Features
You only get one shot at doing your electrical layout right during a home build or renovation. And these three features are the kind of upgrades you’ll be thankful for every time the power flickers, you buy a new vehicle,...
- by Megan Haskins
12 Gifts Every Homebody Actually Wants
Whether you're shopping for a home-lover or sneaking a few ideas onto your own wishlist, here are twelve tried-and-true favorites that people will actually use and love. Driveway Alarm This little sensor quietly earns its keep. Installed at the end...
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