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- by Megan Haskins
Don’t drywall your garage until you plan for these 5 things …
Before the drywall goes up, I’d make sure you’ve thought through these five things. A couple actually need to be planned even earlier. A Floor Drain This one needs to happen before drywall... way before. If you want a floor...
- by Megan Haskins
3 common ways to waterproof a shower
You’re going to spend a lot of time picking out shower tile. I’d spend a few minutes figuring out what’s going behind it too. Here are three common ways your shower may be waterproofed. Good: Backer Board and Liquid Waterproofing...
- by Dennis Comstock
"What Should Every New Home Include as Standard?" 147 shared their pick...
Here's the list... A whole-house leak detector and shut-off A smart valve ties into your main supply line, detects a leak, and shuts the water off automatically before it floods your subfloor. Rough-in cost during a build is a few...
- by Dennis Comstock
Home Features You'd Pay For Again (Without Hesitation)
We asked over 1,000 homeowners in our Facebook group, Home Building Help, what features they love so much they'd do again. The top answers were not more square footage, fancy tile, or a bigger great room. The answers were surprisingly...
- by Megan Haskins
Hidden Outlets Your New Home Needs
The best outlets are the ones you never notice. Here are a few I'd add to almost every build. Switched Soffit Outlets If you decorate for the holidays, this one's a game changer. Ask your electrician to install outlets under...
- by Megan Haskins
5 Sneaky Storage Upgrades You'll Never Add Later
Don't waste the empty space you're already paying to build. A little planning now can add a surprising amount of storage without making your house any bigger. Run Your Cabinets to the Ceiling That gap above your cabinets doesn't do...
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