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re: Building A House: What Are Some Do's & Dont's Based On Your Experience?
Posted on 3/13/18 at 9:56 pm to OweO
Posted on 3/13/18 at 9:56 pm to OweO
Double front doors (or any exterior door) look richer and they really help when you are moving in big items.
Isn’t flushing a hot water heater in the attic a huge pain in the arse?
Isn’t flushing a hot water heater in the attic a huge pain in the arse?
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Posted on 3/13/18 at 9:57 pm to OweO
Avoid Reve Inc.
But I've said this multiple times.
But I've said this multiple times.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 10:01 pm to OweO
quote:
My mom has one in her home and I don't think they even use the bathroom it is in. It just seems like too much to deal with. I guess it sounds good in theory..
Have one. Used to use it all the time till I got a pacemaker. Was in the tub one day and I turn it on. Not good. Dam pump came on and with in two minutes, I liked to black out in the tub.
haven't used it in over 8 years.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 11:20 pm to Tyga Woods
quote:
You don’t need as big of a master bathroom as you think you do. The entire middle of the room will be wasted space
I’m dealing with this now... my master bedroom is 12x20ish
Not sure what to do with it
Posted on 3/13/18 at 11:51 pm to OweO
Don't put ac air intake near the shitter.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:05 am to papasmurf1269
I own a water restoration company. I’ve made a lot of money off people putting water heaters in the attic. It’s just not smart!! When they leak, (not if, but when) they make a HUGE mess! It’s just not a good idea!! FWIW.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:19 am to OweO
A few dumb things that will save you issues later.
Run the kitchen floor under the dishshwasher or at least build the subfloor up to the height of your floor. Otherwise, getting the damn thing out when it’s time to replace it is virtually impossible. Especially if you’re doing granite/stone countertops.
Pit filler is a GREAT selling point. Women love it! If you can still run the line, do it! Watch out though, those faucets are pricey!
Buy $10 water alarms from amazon and put them under every sink, by the water heater, and the HVAC.
Put a water shut off to your house in a convenient spot. You don’t wanna be crawling through a crawlspace when your house is flooding if you have an issue.
Always run an outside hose bib before the PRV. You’ll have to get an upgraded faucet, but it’ll give you a lot more pressure for washing cars, etc.
Tankless water heater, no questions asked.. Just make sure you flush it every 6 months (it’s super easy!)
Run the kitchen floor under the dishshwasher or at least build the subfloor up to the height of your floor. Otherwise, getting the damn thing out when it’s time to replace it is virtually impossible. Especially if you’re doing granite/stone countertops.
Pit filler is a GREAT selling point. Women love it! If you can still run the line, do it! Watch out though, those faucets are pricey!
Buy $10 water alarms from amazon and put them under every sink, by the water heater, and the HVAC.
Put a water shut off to your house in a convenient spot. You don’t wanna be crawling through a crawlspace when your house is flooding if you have an issue.
Always run an outside hose bib before the PRV. You’ll have to get an upgraded faucet, but it’ll give you a lot more pressure for washing cars, etc.
Tankless water heater, no questions asked.. Just make sure you flush it every 6 months (it’s super easy!)
Posted on 3/14/18 at 5:37 am to OweO
Don’t build it in a neighborhood full of assholes. That and put in a 3 car garage.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 5:38 am to OweO
Posted on 3/14/18 at 7:06 am to HonoraryCoonass
quote:
Isn’t flushing a hot water heater in the attic a huge pain in the arse?
Who flushes their water heater? I never did. Been in this house 20 years.
A water heater is NOT called a "hot water heater". Why would one heat hot water?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 8:24 am to fishfighter
2 shower heads in master shower. Best thing about my house.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:36 pm to Langland
quote:
Don't put ac air intake near the shitter.
I will be sure to keep this one in mind..
Seriously, I use to work in a building that was quickly modified before we moved in and the mechanical guys fricked the venting up.. And had air intake in the men's room and the next vent to the bathroom was in my bosses office, so for about a week, every time someone had to take the cleveland browns to the super bowl, he smelled it... And would have to leave out of his office..
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:06 pm to OweO
Don't skimp on garage / driveway width. Nothing worse than parking cars side by side and stepping out into a wall or on the grass daily.
I always wanted an outdoor crawfish boiling area.... something like a 10'x10' slab with a drain in the middle and a 4" curb all around. After the boil, dump it right there, hose it all down. Done.
There's a book out there called "Build it Right" I'm pretty sure. It's by a builder and chock full of little tips you might not think of.
Especially kitchen area tips... things like making sure there's enough space to lower the dishwasher door and still walk past it... or if it's in a corner, lower it and be able to put dishes in the cabinets without closing/opening it constantly.
I always wanted an outdoor crawfish boiling area.... something like a 10'x10' slab with a drain in the middle and a 4" curb all around. After the boil, dump it right there, hose it all down. Done.
There's a book out there called "Build it Right" I'm pretty sure. It's by a builder and chock full of little tips you might not think of.
Especially kitchen area tips... things like making sure there's enough space to lower the dishwasher door and still walk past it... or if it's in a corner, lower it and be able to put dishes in the cabinets without closing/opening it constantly.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:12 pm to fishfighter
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Who flushes their water heater?
Apparently you have never had to change an element in one. Or never had a water line busted outside and filled your tank with sediment.
quote:
Been in this house 20 years.
Get ready big guy. 20 years is several years past the prime for a unit. Prayers sent.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:19 pm to 4WHLN
quote:
Get ready big guy. 20 years is several years past the prime for a unit. Prayers sent.
Thanks, but my tank is electric. Not much can go wrong with it.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:25 pm to 4WHLN
Ive contracted out 2 and some of the things ive learned:
Return Air: place it on a lower wall vs. ceiling This will cool your house more efficiently
Zone AC with a variable speed fan: I had a 3500 Sq. Ft home electric bill was never over $125 with someone at the house 24/7
Foil coated OSB for the roof: Its a couple bucks more but really lowers the temp in the attic in the summer
If building an office add a small closet. This will add 8-10 K to appraisal because its now considered a bedroom
Tank less hot water heater
Outlets in your soffits that are switch controlled. When hanging Christmas lights you will thank me
LED lights/Lots of Can lights
Double hung windows: More efficient and way easier to clean
1" water line to the house: Wont have water pressure issues
add at least 10% to your estimated build price.
Return Air: place it on a lower wall vs. ceiling This will cool your house more efficiently
Zone AC with a variable speed fan: I had a 3500 Sq. Ft home electric bill was never over $125 with someone at the house 24/7
Foil coated OSB for the roof: Its a couple bucks more but really lowers the temp in the attic in the summer
If building an office add a small closet. This will add 8-10 K to appraisal because its now considered a bedroom
Tank less hot water heater
Outlets in your soffits that are switch controlled. When hanging Christmas lights you will thank me
LED lights/Lots of Can lights
Double hung windows: More efficient and way easier to clean
1" water line to the house: Wont have water pressure issues
add at least 10% to your estimated build price.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 4:28 pm to OweO
Don't:
Put in huge master bath tubs. Never use and just take up space.
Put the garbage disposal on the small side of the sink. (Actually, don't get a sink with a small side in the first place.)
Put in huge master bath tubs. Never use and just take up space.
Put the garbage disposal on the small side of the sink. (Actually, don't get a sink with a small side in the first place.)
Posted on 3/14/18 at 5:59 pm to OweO
I designed and built 2 houses, I learned quite a few do and don't lessons.
Do - Attic lift. Relatively inexpensive and super handy if you floor part of your overhead space for storage.
Do - Plan your TV space. If you wall mount do it as part of a wall bookshelf with a space for the screen. I used 3/4" plywood as a false wall to mount the TV on and the wires/cords go inside the wall.
Don't - Separate garage bays for 2 car garage. You waste a fair bit of space that way.
Don't - Vaulting. It's much better to go with a 9 or 10 foot ceiling. My first house had 21' vaulting. Looked good till you had to change a light bulb or clear out a spider web.
Do - Attic lift. Relatively inexpensive and super handy if you floor part of your overhead space for storage.
Do - Plan your TV space. If you wall mount do it as part of a wall bookshelf with a space for the screen. I used 3/4" plywood as a false wall to mount the TV on and the wires/cords go inside the wall.
Don't - Separate garage bays for 2 car garage. You waste a fair bit of space that way.
Don't - Vaulting. It's much better to go with a 9 or 10 foot ceiling. My first house had 21' vaulting. Looked good till you had to change a light bulb or clear out a spider web.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 6:46 pm to OweO
Have not read all responses so many of these may have been mentioned:
1. Electrical socket wherever wife will be putting Christmas tree, preferably on a low use circuit or its own circuit.
2.If you have a mantel...electrical socket up there...wives like that.
3. Have builders use scrap wood as backing anywhere you are likely to hang pictures. Better than burning the stuff in a trash pile. I never have to worry about hanging normal stuff...ever wall has wood backing at the normal heights.
4. If house is slab, have a way to clean out/check HVAC drain line. It is going to clog up if you re not careful. (Also reminds me, put the unit where WHEN it leaks it will not be leaking onto carpet and easy to access)
5. If you have a basement, I had my basement built with a double cinder block wall. Ground water enters though first wall and never touches the 2nd wall. The trench between the 2 walls is 1 foot lower than basement floor and is connected to a drain that empties away from the house.
6. Make sure your electrician legibly labels each circuit in your panel. I have seen a few not do this.
7. When you decide how much storage you need...add more.
8.Attic - if you have an attic (that is not living space) have the builders go ahead and put down plywood anywhere you want to use for storage. I didnt. Difficult job taking up ripped sheets of plywood up drop down stairs.
9. If you have kids, get doorknobs for their rooms that dont lock.
10. Driveway - picture the worst driver that may come to your house...make sure they have room to turn around to get back out. (Hate a driveway that you need to back up, pull forward, back up etc...yes I can back all the way out of them but sometimes women are driving.)
11. Make sure you have adequate outside water hook ups...all sides of the house...beats pulling a hose around.
12. Doors - wide enough for wheelchair access. After all you never know the future and not that much extra expense.
13. I have light switches in my bedroom that can turn on all outside lights.
ETA: Utility sink in laundry room is also nice.
1. Electrical socket wherever wife will be putting Christmas tree, preferably on a low use circuit or its own circuit.
2.If you have a mantel...electrical socket up there...wives like that.
3. Have builders use scrap wood as backing anywhere you are likely to hang pictures. Better than burning the stuff in a trash pile. I never have to worry about hanging normal stuff...ever wall has wood backing at the normal heights.
4. If house is slab, have a way to clean out/check HVAC drain line. It is going to clog up if you re not careful. (Also reminds me, put the unit where WHEN it leaks it will not be leaking onto carpet and easy to access)
5. If you have a basement, I had my basement built with a double cinder block wall. Ground water enters though first wall and never touches the 2nd wall. The trench between the 2 walls is 1 foot lower than basement floor and is connected to a drain that empties away from the house.
6. Make sure your electrician legibly labels each circuit in your panel. I have seen a few not do this.
7. When you decide how much storage you need...add more.
8.Attic - if you have an attic (that is not living space) have the builders go ahead and put down plywood anywhere you want to use for storage. I didnt. Difficult job taking up ripped sheets of plywood up drop down stairs.
9. If you have kids, get doorknobs for their rooms that dont lock.
10. Driveway - picture the worst driver that may come to your house...make sure they have room to turn around to get back out. (Hate a driveway that you need to back up, pull forward, back up etc...yes I can back all the way out of them but sometimes women are driving.
) 11. Make sure you have adequate outside water hook ups...all sides of the house...beats pulling a hose around.
12. Doors - wide enough for wheelchair access. After all you never know the future and not that much extra expense.
13. I have light switches in my bedroom that can turn on all outside lights.
ETA: Utility sink in laundry room is also nice.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 7:30 pm to fishfighter
Fishfighter, how tall are you and whoever does your cooking?
Just judging by the countertop heights, I know people who could not reach the second shelf in those (very handsome) cabinets. That wood is grand.
Just judging by the countertop heights, I know people who could not reach the second shelf in those (very handsome) cabinets. That wood is grand.
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