When I purchase my new home, I will keep this guy in mind because I want him to be the realtor that sell me an affordable 5 bedroom 5 bath home. Such a great guy💯.
The LivingWell Team it totally did. We are in the design process and have requested for some of these features - can’t wait for a clean bathroom counter 😀
Love these ideas, thank you! Only one additional i might suggest is outlet for toilets. Bidets are becoming much more popular. If you have yet to experience them, you don't know what you're missing. You'll never go back! :-)
Outstanding idea Frank! Thanks for the contribution. Let's say the country boy in me is a little hesitant to go for a bidet. I am not saying no, just saying..... 😬
Just a point in case you’re interested, there is actually such a thing as a tankless recirculating water heater and much like a tankless heater, it will not only save you money in either gas or electric (because it doesn't waste energy or gas warming up a full tank of water 24/7) but it will also save on your water bill by recirculating the cold water and making it hot. I have one and it’s worth every penny. Hope that helps someone!
Thanks for commenting, I just called one of my builders and he is setting me up a demo. Thats what I love about TH-cam, you can always learn something new. You made my day!
great tips! Here in No. Maine, though, we have bears, so garbage cans will be inside the garage. I have written down many of these tips to consider. God Bless!
Just signed a contract to get a new home construction done in Austin, Texas. Great insight and advance before I head into the design studio, still relevant today as it was a year ago when this video first was uploaded. Thank you!
Assuming you’re now moved into your home do you have any advice you could share with someone now starting the process? As far as what to do and not to do at the design studio?
Get an engineered floor over garage in attic space and permanent “real” stairs to go up instead of that pull down attic ladder.. Also plumb for future bathroom and also plumb havoc system for possibility of a future room up there, easy to do in the building process.. we did
I did the interior wall insulation 20 + years ago n the doors have foam filling up the hollow. My new neighbor had the exterior lites n led’s to boot - so dam bright couldn’t take. Didn’t need as many.
I will not add any cloud dependant devices to my home's systems. If any "internet of things" device requires a connection to an outside entity/server in order to function, then expect it to be obsolete when the vendor decides to no longer support it. Not to mention that devices that require a "cloud" host will stop working when internet service is disrupted. I wont even get into the data collection these devices enable, which happens to be the primary product of the IOT companies anyway.
I just backed out of the holiday package. It was about 900 bucks including switches. We were hitting the top of our budget, better used inside the house, if i had the money i would of.
Hi and thanks for the question. I really like to use RockWool (HomeDepot carries it) insulation, its R15 and a sound reducer. Its about $1 a sq ft plus installation. You can do some basic math for each wall in the rooms you want to quiet down...
Those were some awesome tips! I was wondering if insulation or some special material was used to to deaden sound. That makes sense though. I think I'll be building a house with a rec room (tv) below the master bedroom. Insulation for deadening sound would be perfect for that or perhaps to quiet the sound of a hair dryer in the morning! My wife and I drove around a nice neighborhood and saw a house with the downward spot lights. They make a HUGE difference! Excellent tip! I wrote all the others down as well! Thanks so much!
Happy you liked my tips. Be very specific with the builder on what material they use for sound reduction. Insulation helps with it, but there are better materials if you will have a music room or such. (imagine a youth learning and practicing drums 24/7) 😀
@@TheLivingWellTeam haha I sure hope I don't have that to look forward to. I'm sure it's coming though for me with a young child! It sounds like I should look into what options are available. Thanks!
The only thing of wiring your house to WI-FI is when the web goes down, and it already has. You are locked out of your house until the web comes back online. I reference the web going down was when Amazon's WI-FI went down in New York people were locked out until Amazon's WI-FI came back online. I'm not sure if you knew about or remembered that incident.
I want a bank of drawers in the bathroom and kitchen and ones deep enough to fit things without jamming. Do many builders cut corners by either eliminating drawers or not giving enough drawers.
Hi Amy, I can only speak for my market which is Collin County Texas. Price point, neighborhood and builder will determine default cabinet materials, style and features. We usually see a mix of drawers and shelves. You can upgrade the number of drawers you have for a price. I would ask the builder you like and see what they say. We can negotiate some for free or at least get a better price. Hope that helps! Oh, and price point plays a HUGE difference here and I just subbed your channel 😎
Don’t get me started on corner cabinets and builders!! My daughter moved into a new build and she put a light in the corner of the kitchen counter. Guess what! Now it shines directly onto the ceiling above!! 🤬 No cabinet ! Hollow as an old log. Same below. No storage where most people store larger items! 😱 Builder grade - crap!
You bet, reach out to me and let me know what you are looking for and I will tell you who is good in Fate. I built a few with Highland years ago out there. Man Fate is really booming! www.thelivingwellteam.com/contact/
What wonderfull suggestions, im just sick and tired of having to walk around the fence because i dropped a glove over it. And the damned builder was to cheap and stupid to add a second gate.
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This is one of the most valuable house building videos I’ve seen on all of TH-cam!
Wow! Very much appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching...
Honestly.
Solid core doors are a must have!!!!
100% agree!
I love the light tips!! And the second gate tip.
Sweet, glad you liked them and thanks for watching!
These are some incredible ideas! Only downside is coming up with more money and telling my builders I have yet another change
Spoken like a person who is in the middle of building a home! 😎
Builders just LOVE those change orders don't they...
We are building a new custom home God willing in FL and this is information was so helpful. Loved the blessing at the end.
Thanks for the kind words, I know you will love living in Florida, glad it helped!
Awesome tips. My husband and I are building our forever home and these tips we will be implementing in our home. Thanks a bunch!
My pleasure, hope your home turns out awesome!
A big one for me was making sure there was an outlet next to the toilets for heated bidets.
@Designer Blue Well, I guess if you are gonna have a bid et it should be *heated* ! That is an awes🚰ome idea!
This is a helpful video. I really like the idea of a hot water recirculator.
Thanks for the kind words and glad it helped...
Holy smokes Im going to use every single one of these suggestions on our new build! Thank you sooo much!!!
Always happy to help!
These are excellent tips that I've never heard anywhere else. Recirculating pump; who knew? Love all the tips. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!
Thanks! I really appreciate it...
Great tips. I have been in the building industry for 20 years and have not come across some of these
Thanks! I really appreciate that.
Excellent ideas for improving the livability of our homes. Thanks for sharing.
Dang Bill, you do live up to your name! Thanks for watching...
When I purchase my new home, I will keep this guy in mind because I want him to be the realtor that sell me an affordable 5 bedroom 5 bath home. Such a great guy💯.
So humbled by your comments, can't wait to help you guys...
Incredible tips. This has been by far one of the most informative videos I've seen on this topic.
Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words. Hope it helps...
The LivingWell Team it totally did. We are in the design process and have requested for some of these features - can’t wait for a clean bathroom counter 😀
Yup, I understand. Raised two daughters and it was pure chaos in their bathrooms...
Love these ideas, thank you! Only one additional i might suggest is outlet for toilets. Bidets are becoming much
more popular. If you have yet to experience them, you don't know what you're missing. You'll never go back! :-)
Outstanding idea Frank! Thanks for the contribution. Let's say the country boy in me is a little hesitant to go for a bidet. I am not saying no, just saying..... 😬
Just a point in case you’re interested, there is actually such a thing as a tankless recirculating water heater and much like a tankless heater, it will not only save you money in either gas or electric (because it doesn't waste energy or gas warming up a full tank of water 24/7) but it will also save on your water bill by recirculating the cold water and making it hot. I have one and it’s worth every penny. Hope that helps someone!
Thanks for commenting, I just called one of my builders and he is setting me up a demo. Thats what I love about TH-cam, you can always learn something new. You made my day!
@@TheLivingWellTeam Glad it was useful. Thank you for this video! Be well!
MakeWayForCJ thank you! This helps me very much!
great tips! Here in No. Maine, though, we have bears, so garbage cans will be inside the garage. I have written down many of these tips to consider. God Bless!
Hi Johna and bears are a 'hard no' for this Texas boy. Raccoons in the garbage cans are bad enough. Thanks for watching and stay safe!
Just signed a contract to get a new home construction done in Austin, Texas. Great insight and advance before I head into the design studio, still relevant today as it was a year ago when this video first was uploaded. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Assuming you’re now moved into your home do you have any advice you could share with someone now starting the process? As far as what to do and not to do at the design studio?
Get an engineered floor over garage in attic space and permanent “real” stairs to go up instead of that pull down attic ladder..
Also plumb for future bathroom and also plumb havoc system for possibility of a future room up there, easy to do in the building process.. we did
Those are great Jackie, thanks so much...
Very helpful tips for my new construction! Greetings from South Texas.
Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck on your new build!!!
I did the interior wall insulation 20 + years ago n the doors have foam filling up the hollow. My new neighbor had the exterior lites n led’s to boot - so dam bright couldn’t take. Didn’t need as many.
I will not add any cloud dependant devices to my home's systems. If any "internet of things" device requires a connection to an outside entity/server in order to function, then expect it to be obsolete when the vendor decides to no longer support it. Not to mention that devices that require a "cloud" host will stop working when internet service is disrupted. I wont even get into the data collection these devices enable, which happens to be the primary product of the IOT companies anyway.
This is fun! Definitely worth planning for some of these early in the construction process.
Let me know if you guys incorporate any of them...
Excellent, very helpful video! Thank you and God bless you and yours also.
Good advice. Liked them all
Thank-you
I'd also have your builder add a NEMA 14-50 240V dryer plug in your garage for electric vehicle charging.
Yup, thats a good one. A 14-50 is recommended by Tesla I believe...
All is helpful. I would not trust a home automation system to configure my house for over night security.
You know that is actually a fair point, with all the crazy stuff going on with big tech. I never thought of having my house 'hacked'...
Holy moly fantastic tips, how much to we owe you!
Wow, really appreciate the kind words!
I’m glad I’m stumbled upon your video. First time home buyer exploring options. God Bless you!
Anil Mahadev - Thanks for watching and I hope it helped a bit and may God bless you as well!
Looking to buy a home soon. Jus got financing approved but it’s in Mo. I will keep these in mind.
Thats great news! 1st accomplished!
I just backed out of the holiday package. It was about 900 bucks including switches.
We were hitting the top of our budget, better used inside the house, if i had the money i would of.
Dang! $900 is a bit pricey. We typically are charged $500-$750 and the more expensive one usually has a digital timer in the switch slot...
Valuable, any estimate how much highland homes builder charges for interior insulation for 2 story home
Hi and thanks for the question. I really like to use RockWool (HomeDepot carries it) insulation, its R15 and a sound reducer. Its about $1 a sq ft plus installation. You can do some basic math for each wall in the rooms you want to quiet down...
Those were some awesome tips! I was wondering if insulation or some special material was used to to deaden sound. That makes sense though. I think I'll be building a house with a rec room (tv) below the master bedroom. Insulation for deadening sound would be perfect for that or perhaps to quiet the sound of a hair dryer in the morning! My wife and I drove around a nice neighborhood and saw a house with the downward spot lights. They make a HUGE difference! Excellent tip! I wrote all the others down as well! Thanks so much!
Happy you liked my tips.
Be very specific with the builder on what material they use for sound reduction. Insulation helps with it, but there are better materials if you will have a music room or such. (imagine a youth learning and practicing drums 24/7) 😀
@@TheLivingWellTeam haha I sure hope I don't have that to look forward to. I'm sure it's coming though for me with a young child! It sounds like I should look into what options are available. Thanks!
Great video!!
Thanks! Hope it helped a bit, stay safe!
These are some great tips! Very helpful for potential buyers.
Well coming from a user that has "fine homes" in their name that is high praise...
Thank you for this video!
You bet!
Hose front and back of house
Outlet in master closet for iron
Outlet in pantry for appliances
Electrical outlets outside for Xmas decor
Awesome! The hoses are standard in our neck of the woods, but I love the pantry outlets...
@@TheLivingWellTeam I love the video!! Thank u for tips
"The saving of power in Texas is kinda silly." That aged well... 😐
i literally was about to say that too, oh boy
😔 sad but true.
stay Blessed and thank you for this insightful video.
Thanks for the kind words Joey!!!
@@TheLivingWellTeam you're welcome have a great day
You my brother got a new subscriber God bless.
Awesome, thank you and back at you on the blessing!
Great advice. I appreciate it
You betcha!
House upgrades
very good tips ...lol ...
Lol doesn't mean lots of love
Awesome tips! Thanks😊
Thanks for watching!
The only thing of wiring your house to WI-FI is when the web goes down, and it already has. You are locked out of your house until the web comes back online. I reference the web going down was when Amazon's WI-FI went down in New York people were locked out until Amazon's WI-FI came back online. I'm not sure if you knew about or remembered that incident.
Great tips!
Thank you!
seeing this after snowmageddon 2021 lol
Yea, that didn't age well. Lived here over 50+ years and never seen this happen. Oh well...
Any recommendations for a real estate agent in the greater San Antonio area? I really want someone who specializes in new builds.
Hi Lynn, I wish I knew someone in San Antonio that was great at build jobs, but I don't. Best of luck in your new build...
I want a bank of drawers in the bathroom and kitchen and ones deep enough to fit things without jamming. Do many builders cut corners by either eliminating drawers or not giving enough drawers.
Hi Amy, I can only speak for my market which is Collin County Texas. Price point, neighborhood and builder will determine default cabinet materials, style and features. We usually see a mix of drawers and shelves. You can upgrade the number of drawers you have for a price. I would ask the builder you like and see what they say. We can negotiate some for free or at least get a better price. Hope that helps! Oh, and price point plays a HUGE difference here and I just subbed your channel 😎
Don’t get me started on corner cabinets and builders!!
My daughter moved into a new build and she put a light in the corner of the kitchen counter. Guess what! Now it shines directly onto the ceiling above!! 🤬
No cabinet ! Hollow as an old log.
Same below. No storage where most people store larger items! 😱
Builder grade - crap!
Whatdoyamean curling iron non-sense?! Lol. Love my curling curling iron.😉 Good tips though, thanks!
Right?! Raising 2 daughters I saw this all the time! Thanks for watching...
It is better not to plug in hair dryer when it is not used, fire hazard.
Hi Brent, I'm getting ready to buy in Fate, TX do you know of any GOOD agent that can help me?
You bet, reach out to me and let me know what you are looking for and I will tell you who is good in Fate. I built a few with Highland years ago out there. Man Fate is really booming! www.thelivingwellteam.com/contact/
I live in Arizona and all homes have brick walls, it’s actually a law for a hoa neighborhood,
Hi Sam, why did they mandate it as a law? There must be a reason due to weather, environment or something. Ideas?
Some parts of Arizona. I live in Prescott (with a HOA). No brick walls here.
These upgrades can be done DIY! Don’t waste money paying the builder
did i really just watch half of this.
I am still laughing after reading your comment. Thats what TH-cam does to you. You watch something random you have no idea why your watching...
What wonderfull suggestions, im just sick and tired of having to walk around the fence because i dropped a glove over it.
And the damned builder was to cheap and stupid to add a second gate.
I usually leave something on the other side of the fence and then have to do the walk of shame all the way around to get it. Arrrrr!
Yall in Texas don't have unlimited power no more LMAO