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4 mistakes I made when I built my house
  • by Dawn Osolinski

4 mistakes I made when I built my house

What you should know Don’t make these mistakes when building your new home! Using PVC on gutter drains provide a more durable solution to drain the gutter water. Including a hot water hose bib outside would have been beneficial for...

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7 must-have garage features
  • by Dawn Osolinski

7 must-have garage features

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...

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Spray foam insulation in the attic
  • 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...

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5 must-have outlets for your next house
  • by Dawn Osolinski

5 must-have outlets for your next house

Recap Fireplace mantel outlet High closet outlet - Vacuum Under soffit outlets - Christmas Lights High garage outlet - wall mounted fan Pantry outlets

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Building the wrong house
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Building the wrong house

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...

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Storage space nobody thinks about
  • by Dawn Osolinski

Storage space nobody thinks about

What you should know Sometimes there’s extra space (that you’re paying for) that can be utilized in your new home build for storage. Sometimes the builder will bring this to your attention but as a homeowner, you’re not out of...

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