Building your new home: Common Mistakes |
Mar. 17, 2007
Decided to Build a New Home? Here are some helpful suggestions and common mistakes when building a new home.
- Exhaust fans in all bathrooms including entry and basement
- Windows or Peep holes in the front and back doors
- Electrical outlets at various elevations for outside use, such as christmas decor, deck lighting, etc...
- Enough of a roof overhang at the front entry so guests can get out of the rain
- Electrical outlets on the kitchen island
- No breezeway or shelter protection from a detached garage to the house
- Windows placement in rooms which don't allow furniture placement in bedrooms and living areas
- HVAC venting directly under windows, this is both a condensation issue as well as future restriction for a doorway or expansion hallway
- Utilities such as HVAC ductwork and plumbing in the basement directly in the middle or in direct access areas. This creates a choppy layout for future design in the basement.
- Enough storage space
- More electrical outlets in the garage (workbench area with adequate breaker support)
- Surround sound pre-wiring in designated areas
- Stairway lighting for steps
