There are several features to pick and choose from when building your own home. Everybody has different taste in different aspects of the home. Here are some important ones you should consider:
1. 2x6 construction. Makes the house “tight” by restricting air flow between the interior and exterior walls.
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2. Location. Make sure that you are building the home exactly where you want your family to be. The location is one thing that can never be changed.
3. House Design. There are several different types of houses, make sure you build a home that best suits your family’s needs.
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4. Budget. Be in touch with your lender. Do not over spend on your home so you become “house broke” before you know it. Make sure you know your budget and stay within your means.
5. Insulating Interior Walls. This is an option many people do not think of. Insulating interior walls can help with heat costs as well as sound proofing.
6. Lighting. Make sure the electrical outlets and switches are in the right spots. Make them convenient for right when you walk in to a room you know where they are located. Light fixtures: canned lighting, spot lights, and chandeliers are all choices you should make together.
7. Garage. Make sure you have enough space in your garage even after the cars are parked in them. Make sure there is enough room to maneuver around the cars. Also make sure you have plenty of garage door openers given to you. A spare is always good to have.
8. Landscaping. Remember to put this within your budget to put the finishing touches on the curb appeal. Pick and choose your flowers, shrubs and bushes. These things are important for the “complete look” of the home.