'What do you wish you knew before you started renovating your kitchen?' The two things I've heard the most over the years- Project went over budget and project took longer than projected. That a nice way of saying- You spent more than you planned on and you were without a kitchen or bath longer than you thought. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Building My House. See all Articles by C.J. Mackey Get Updates on General Self Help Get Updates on C.J. Before you select a building plan make sure you understand the proportions of the floor plan you choose. We had no frame of reference to compare against, so 11 X 11 foot.
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Many people dream of building a new home. There are so many things to consider! Here are 77 things that dozens of people who have built a home wish they’d remembered.
Closet & OrganizationPut outlets in several closets.Make sure your closets have enough space for both double hung rods, and singles to accommodate long clothes.Include a full size broom cupboard in pantry or laundry room to hide all the cleaning items away from sight.Add more closet/linen space than you think you’ll need.Include cubbies in mudroom with an outlet in each one.Add a motion sensor to pantry and closet lights. BathAdd outlet in master toilet closet for night light.Outlets inside vanity cabinets (upper and lower) in bathroom for dryer etc.Include heated towels racks.Don’t caulk the bottom of your toilet to the tile which could hide leaks.Make use of the pony wall in a bathroom by turning it into storage. OutdoorRun conduit under the driveway for future wiring or plumbing needs.Prewire speakers both indoor and outdoor.Ensure you have hose outlets and power on all 4 sides of your house, and on top of any raised areas.Hot/cold outdoor water is good for washing pets.Motion sensor pre-wire for selected exterior lights.Keypad entry on door (Keypad entry on front door is great as well).Gas line to grill. KitchenOutlets in kitchen pantry for charging, or for items that may end up living there.With wide islands, put cabinets on the both sides.
These are great I’ve jotted many down!More options:a “storm safe” room in the closet or other good spotif softening water do not soften the drinking water or the hose water, omit those lines.Large enough pipes for flushinga whole house water filter.low VOC paint and carpet etc.high toilets and safety bars in shower for aging in placelight in the pantrySconces! ?and make sure the exhaust vents OUTSIDE So far all the homes I’ve lived in did no exhaust outside so turning on the kitchen fan means spreading the “love” all over the room. OK for cookies.
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