The Ultimate Home Building Checklist (Update 9)

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Line items added to most recent Checklist update (v9):

  • Appliances: Dishwasher Sink Combo (P) (V)
  • Bathroom→Shower(s): Shower Guard glass treatment (Keeps glass looking cleaner from soap scum and hard water stains)
  • Bathroom→ Shower(s): Shower handle access through shower glass (V)
  • Bathroom→ Sink: Sink drain stopper: Push / Pull / Hidden / Side mount (V)
  • Electrical Wiring → Misc: Built-in bunk bed light (V)
  • Electrical Wiring → Misc: Ti-D wire to organize electrical wiring (P)
  • Electrical Wiring → Misc: Wall-mounted picture light (P)
  • Electrical Outlets→Considerations: Confirm all outlets are in desired locations. Not too close to a door, window, or unsightly location. (I)
  • Framing: Add blocking for floating shelves
  • Framing→Blocking: Shower curtain (V)
  • Framing→Misc: Hidden room: Door location / Door type (P)
  • Framing→Misc: Christmas Tree Closet (V)
  • Garage→Considerations: Polyaspartic floor coatings are replacing the old epoxy coatings due to faster curing times, greater durability, and UV resistance. Same epoxy look just improved material. Two top coats on the garage floor coating will allow for smooth mopping without snagging the flakes.
  • Garage: Double garage doors (pull in/out) (V)
  • Garage: Trash can closet (V)
  • HVAC→ Considerations: Dedicated unit/control for the bedroom if you like the bedroom way colder than the rest of the house.
  • Interior Lighting: Built-in bunk bed light (V)
  • Kitchen→Sink: Sink drain location: Side / Middle
  • Low Voltage Wiring: Backlit house numbers (V)
  • Low Voltage Wiring → Considerations: Leave a pull line inside smurf tubing or conduit so you can quickly pull the wire through when the time comes (V)
  • Misc.→ Design: Murphy Bed (P)
  • Misc.→Pets: HIDEAGATE Retractable dog gate (P)
  • Paint→Considerations: Satin sheen for the exterior is easier to clean and maintain (V)
  • Paint→Considerations: Match exterior caulking with paint color (V)
  • Plumbing→ Hose Bibs: In-ground Hose Bib (P)
  • Plumbing→Misc: Wet bar glass chiller (V) (P)
  • Plumbing→ Sinks and Drains: Use cast iron pipe for second floor toilet drain so you don’t hear the toilet water from downstairs (V)
  • Poured Concrete→Driveway: Driveway curb for drainage (V)
  • Roofing: Faux chimney to hide roof penetrations (V)
  • Roofing: Small roof or awning over exterior doors (V)
  • Siding→Considerations: Vinyl siding could possibly melt from neighbor’s window reflection (V)
  • Trim: Crown and picture rail molding (V)
  • Trim→Closets: Rotating shoe storage (P)
  • Trim→Considerations: Use a trim rack to keep the trim organized and off the floor (V)
  • Trim→Custom Built-ins: Bunk bed, office desk

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