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- by Megan Haskins
7 Hidden Kitchen Lighting Ideas
Here are seven hidden kitchen lighting ideas to consider for your next house that will elevate your cooking space without cluttering the design. 7. Floating Shelves Floating shelves are not just for storage! Installing LED strip lights beneath these shelves...
- by Megan Haskins
5 Home Features That Will Make You Want to Build a New House
Here are five standout elements that’ll make you want to take the plunge and build that dream house. 5. Garage Bonus Room A garage bonus room is great for anyone needing a personal retreat. Whether it becomes a game room,...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Reasons Why I-Joists Are Amazing
We recently visited a home where I-joists were used in the bonus room above the garage, and the benefits were undeniable. Instead of using traditional dimensional lumber or webbed trusses, the homeowners opted for I-joists, and the results speak for...
- by Megan Haskins
Don’t Miss These 7 Must-Haves When Building Your New Home
You’re going to want to make sure you don’t miss these important features when building your new home. 1. Underground Gutter Drains Without proper drainage, water can erode your foundation, flood your yard, and damage landscaping. Installing underground gutter drains...
- by Megan Haskins
Let’s Plan Out the Perfect Garage
Looking to build your dream garage? Here are ten features that will take your garage to the next level. 1. 24’ Garage Depth (Minimum)Make sure your garage is at least 24 feet deep. This gives you plenty of room not...
- by Megan Haskins
4 Back Porch Outlets You Need for Your Next House
Here are four must-have back porch outlets you’ll be glad you added during your new home build: 1. High Outlet for String LightsWant warm string lights hanging overhead? You’ll need a high outlet specifically for those lights. The key is...
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