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- by Megan Haskins
Should You Install Carpet in Bedrooms?
We asked the Builder Brigade audience whether carpet belongs in bedrooms and the responses were extremely divided. Some people said carpet is a non-negotiable for comfort. Others acted like carpet was a biological weapon. But after going through all the...
- by Megan Haskins
Should Kitchen Cabinets Go to the Ceiling?
We asked the Builder Brigade audience whether kitchen cabinets should go all the way to the ceiling or leave space above them. The responses were overwhelmingly in favor of taking them to the ceiling. And honestly, the reasons made a...
- by Megan Haskins
New Home Features Nobody Talks About
Some of the best upgrades are the smaller features that quietly make your house work better every single day. Here are a few worth thinking about early. Closet Connected to the Laundry Room Having a direct connection between the primary...
- by Megan Haskins
Some of the best laundry room upgrades are also some of the cheapest, but only if you plan them early. Here are five worth doing…. Recessed Dryer Vent This is one of the easiest wins. A recessed dryer vent allows...
- by Megan Haskins
Why Black Window Frames Cost More
Black windows look better. No argument there. But then you get the quote and it’s 10–25% higher than white. That’s not random. There are real reasons behind it and here’s why … They’re Not Made Black Most window materials don’t...
- by Megan Haskins
Did Your Framers Skip This on Your Home Build?
When framing starts, most people are watching walls go up and rooms take shape. But there’s a small detail at the very bottom of those walls that matters more than it looks. It’s called a sill gasket. What a Sill...
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