Things to put in new home construction thread ???

[mrc]

Plumb it for propane, even if you don't use it now.

[Dr. Evil]

Recess in wall behind dryer for exhaust vent. So dryer isn’t 6” away from wall to make room for vent hose. Sits even with washer.

[35remington]

Some of y'all are SO BAD at reading.

[RascalArms]

Some of y'all are SO BAD at reading.

Nah....refer to post #5 👌

[wes122984]

220v in garage for tools/future electric vehicles. Flooring in attics. Floor outlets, extra outlets anywhere you want them, recessed lighting, gas line out back, eave outlets w/ interior switch, tankless water, ceiling speakers to name a few.

[35remington]

Nah....refer to post #5 👌

You're totally right. We should definitely have the information in two different places. Walk-in coolers just aren't what they used to be!

[Bigdaddy]

Safe room for your family

[Txtourist]

CAT5 cables to all outside corners for cameras ( can be left coiled in soffits until ready to go).
LED lights outside around the house/garage with a 3 way switch with one switch in the master bedroom. Great for security, as well as loading and unloading in the dark.
How old will you be in this house? Can you age well here? 3-0’ doorways to master bed, bath and laundry. Curbless/roll in shower. Lots of backing in walls for grab bars, taxidermy, anything you, want to put on a wall.
Floor drain in laundry room If feasible.
I love having a large low sink in the garage with hot and cold water. I think it’s called a dog sink.
Natural gas or propane piped to patio.
Closet organizer not wire or shelf and rod.
Kitchen cabinets- servo drive trash and large drawers
No doors or pullouts behind doors .
One level kitchen island for more useful counter space for sausage making etc. Skip the pot filler for a giant single bowl stainless sink and a touch faucet.
USB outlets in the island, master bedroom at night stand height and office areas.
Insulation between floors.
I’m not a fan of ceilings over 9’ for heating and cooling, but I also love the look of lofts and vaulted ceilings.
Gear room with fan and lots of hang rods for clothes and gear. Makes a world of difference for keeping hunting and fishing gear in order and ready to go.
Kids are temporary, so nothing too specific to any phase of raising a family.
No more square feet than necessary, excluding garages and gear rooms. I see a lot of people payimg closing costs, realtors coming and going to downsize, versus right sizing and getting through raising a family, basically ending up in less home for more money.
Lots of garage lighting, outlets on separate circuits, 20 and 30 amp as well as 220v
Retractable extension cords ceiling mounted as well as an air hose that’s plumbed to a medium compressor.

[Budman68]

Things I like that I added to my house.
5' x 5' safe room
Quads behind night stands
5' X 6' master shower with two heads/valves by opening
10' ceilings
Walk in Pantry with counters and plugs
Plugs in closet built ins
Mini split in master for extra air or heat
Things I wish I wouldn't have done.
Dark wood floors in the hill country.
Too small of sink in laundry
Broom closet in laundry

[rut-ro]

30x40 man cave with 20’ ceilings.

[huntingfanatic]

That’s a couple of times I’ve seen drain in laundry room ??? Purpose ??

[35remington]

That’s a couple of times I’ve seen drain in laundry room ??? Purpose ??

85% of home intruder killings occur in the laundry room. Can you imagine how much nicer it is to clean up that mess when you have a drain?

[Big pig]

Some of y'all are SO BAD at reading.

I’m in a new custom house. Fresh vision of small fails and big wins.

Bigger closets. My fail.

[Big pig]

Things I like that I added to my house.
5' x 5' safe room
Quads behind night stands
5' X 6' master shower with two heads/valves by opening
10' ceilings
Walk in Pantry with counters and plugs
Plugs in closet built ins
Mini split in master for extra air or heat
Things I wish I wouldn't have done.
Dark wood floors in the hill country.
Too small of sink in laundry
Broom closet in laundry

Agreed with dark floors. Caliche dust sucks

Automatic pantry light I forgot.
Hand rail on big shower wall and toilet room ( think old people )
Floor plug in great room not counter-sunk enough

[Huntindad]

That’s a couple of times I’ve seen drain in laundry room ??? Purpose ??

I did this 20 years ago in our current home...purpose,

Water heater is there, water softner is there, Washer is there...

If any of those springs a leak or gusher, the water has a place to go(down the drain) as apposed to flooding the house.