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5 Perfect Outlet Locations For Your Home
  • by Megan Haskins

5 Perfect Outlet Locations For Your Home

When you're planning the electrical layout for your home, it’s easy to think about the obvious spots for outlets—behind the TV, near your desk, or in the kitchen. But there are some less obvious locations that can make a big...

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Ask Your Builder for These 7 Essential Home Features!
  • by Megan Haskins

Ask Your Builder for These 7 Essential Home Features!

When building or renovating a home, it's easy to get caught up in the big decisions—choosing the right layout, selecting finishes, and picking out paint colors. But some of the most valuable features are the ones that often go unnoticed...

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Why You Should Encapsulate Your Crawlspace
  • by Megan Haskins

Why You Should Encapsulate Your Crawlspace

When you think of the space beneath your home, you might picture a basement, but what if there’s no basement? Enter the crawlspace—a shallow, unfinished area between the ground and the first floor. Just as its name suggests, a crawlspace...

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House Floor Plans with Facebook Group
  • by Dennis Comstock

House Floor Plans with Facebook Group

Here's a list of house plans that have an associated Facebook group This is extremely helpful when building a house. You can see photos of your house actually being built instead of just the plans. You'll get lessons learned and...

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Water Heater Tanks: Parallel or Series?
  • by Dennis Comstock

Water Heater Tanks: Parallel or Series?

Parallel connections generally offer more hot water on demand, making them suitable for homes with high usage needs. Series can be more energy-efficient for moderate use but might not always meet high demand effectively.

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Example Home Building Estimate
  • by Dennis Comstock

Example Home Building Estimate

Example Home Building Estimate:  This is a quote dated September 2023 for a 2,350 sq ft home in Louisville, KY. A member of our "Home Building Help" FB group shared with our members to get an idea if this quote...

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