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- 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...
- by Megan Haskins
To Hell With Waiting for Hot Water
If you’re building a home or remodeling, this is your sign to plan for a hot water recirculation system. A recirculation pump keeps hot water moving through the pipes so it’s ready when you are. It pushes the cold water...
- by Megan Haskins
4 Roofing Choices Most Homeowners Overlook
These are four important roofing details worth understanding before your slab is poured or framing begins. 1. Roof Pitch Your roof pitch is how steep your roof is. A 6/12 pitch (which rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Fireplace
These are lessons learned from our last home in Georgia. None of these issues ruined the build, but they’re the kind of details that haunt you later because you know how easy they would’ve been to fix. If you’re building...
- by Megan Haskins
3 Bathroom Blocking Essentials You’ll Regret Skipping
ADD BLOCKING! It’s just a scrap piece of wood installed between the wall studs before drywall goes up. But that one step gives you a solid surface to screw into so fixtures actually stay put. If you’re mid-build or planning...
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