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Entry Features You’ll Regret Not Adding
  • by Megan Haskins

Entry Features You’ll Regret Not Adding

Don’t forget these entry features to your new home build. Conduit and Wiring for Exterior Lighting If you’re thinking about post lights, driveway lighting, or even illuminated house numbers, run conduit and wiring now. Even if you don’t install the...

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Backyard Features Missing From Your Build
  • by Megan Haskins

Backyard Features Missing From Your Build

Don’t let these 7 backyard features slip when you’re planning out your home build. Yard and Gutter Drains Water management is one of the most overlooked parts of a build. If your gutters just dump water next to the foundation,...

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“Had To Have” Home Features They Ended Up Hating
  • by Megan Haskins

“Had To Have” Home Features They Ended Up Hating

Some features look like a no-brainer during the build. Then you live with them and realize they don’t actually perform the way you expected. Here’s what consistently disappoints. Sliding Glass Doors They look sleek, but performance is where they fall...

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