The Ultimate Home Building Checklist (Update 12)

This is the biggest update yet!

  1. Every item has a short description
  2. Every item has an image link
  3. Multiple options for applicable items

New Line items added:

    • FramingMisc Framing: Shaving Niche
    • HVAC: Paint the inside of HVAC vents black
    • Bathrooms→Mirrors: Ceiling Mounted Vanity Mirror
    • Framing: Blocking for vanity mirror
    • Kitchen Cabinets: Cabinet Overlay
    • Siding: Exterior Brick/Stone Grout Style
    • Bathrooms: Exhaust fan on timers
    • Doors and Windows→Doors: Paint the Inside of Pocket Doors Black
    • Framing: Webbed Floor Trusses
    • Porch: Porch Post Material and Color: Screen Post Pillars

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