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Was there ONE thing you argued about the most? 👇 What helped us was just staying in our own lanes. I cared about the plumbing, electrical, materials, smart home stuff, outdoor stuff… basically all the boring things you don’t really see. Kippy handled colors, lighting, finishes, and design. We both had a say on the layout of the house early on.

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😢 Don’t miss home features like this with my 100-page Home Building Checklist. Great for Renovations too! 👉BuilderBrigade.com Video Credit: @Xbathrooms A wall-mounted tub filler that swivels out of the way could be a smart upgrade for those of you who actually use your bathtub. Floor-mounted tub fillers usually aren’t much of an issue, but wall-mounted faucets can stick out into the tub area. A folding or swivel design lets you fill the tub, move the faucet out of the way, and have a little more room. This faucet was filmed in Australia, so I couldn’t find this exact model in the U.S. I did find a couple similar folding versions on Amazon, but I can’t personally confirm the quality. Would you rather have a wall-mounted or floor-mounted tub filler? #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #bathtub #Foldingfaucet

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😢 Don’t miss home features like this with my 100 page Home Building Checklist. Great for Renovations too! 👉BuilderBrigade.com Video credit: Letty Rocks It’s a dog gate that slides into the wall like a pocket door, so when you’re not using it, it’s completely out of the way. I like that it’s built into the house and looks like it belongs there. You’ll need to plan for it early, during framing and before the drywall goes up. If you’re building or remodeling, that’s the time to bring it up with your builder. @hideagate #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #doggate #hideagate #pethomefeatures

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🫵 If you’re serious about building a house this year... Start right now with my Home Building Checklist 👉 Get it at BuilderBrigade.com Paint all these black when you’re house is being built (or renovated): A/C vents, inside dormers, pocket doors, even pocket windows. Anywhere you can see raw material, framing, or unfinished surfaces, black paint can make it basically disappear. #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #blackpaint #painting

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🚫 Don’t Bookmark this... I have all these tips and ideas in my Home Building Checklist. 👉 Get it at BuilderBrigade.com It’s made by ArmoredCloset. It’s a modular steel tornado shelter and safe room that can be built right into your house. Website: ArmoredCloset.com IG: @ArmoredCloset Mine is only about 40" x 45", but they can customize the size depending on your space. Some details if you’re considering one: 🛡️ Steel: 3/16" walls + ceiling with a 1/4" steel door 🌪️ Storm rating: Designed for winds up to 250 MPH / EF-5 tornado conditions 🔫 Bullet resistant: Tested against 9mm and .45 handgun rounds with no penetration made 📱 Cell service: Armored Closet says cell signals still work inside 💰 Price: Starts around $7k installed, with custom sizes costing more 📍 Location: Based in North Texas (DFW) with installations available outside the area It’s not fireproof or waterproof. It’s primarily designed as an above-ground tornado shelter and safe room. I like it because you can basically turn closet space into a reinforced shelter instead of putting a giant standalone storm shelter in the garage. #BuilderBrigade #ArmoredCloset #SafeRoom #StormShelter #TornadoShelter

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Ask your Home Building questions in my Community (Free): 👉BuilderBrigade.App

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🚫 Don’t Bookmark this... I have all these tips and ideas in my Home Building Checklist. 👉 Get it at BuilderBrigade.com You have a rare opportunity to film everything behind your walls during a home build or renovation. It’s as easy as standing in the middle of each room and recording a 360, nice and slow. Add a tape measure if you think you’ll need exact dimensions later on. Another is plumbing plates that protect screws from puncturing water and drain lines in the wall. They are required by code but some fall off or overlooked by the inspector. Give it a final check before drywall just to be sure. Hope that helps! #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #plumbing #buildhouse #newconstruction

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😩 Don’t overlook any of awesome features for your New Build or Renovation. They’re in my checklist at 👉BuilderBrigade.com Here are 5 kitchen upgrades to add to your list: ✅ Heated countertop: This one is installed on the island and they’re using a heated floor setup to make it all work. ✅ Infinity corner drawers: these curved drawers give you access to the corner cabinet storage that’s hard to reach. ✅ Hidden backsplash storage: This lifting backsplash conceals small appliances in an appliance garage. ✅ Hidden table storage: hide your folding table in the island. Most islands have that area unused, might as well use it for something useful. ✅ See-through kitchen cabinets: these glass-front, glass-back cabinets in front of windows let the whole world see what’s inside your cabinets but they’re perfect if you need some storage and a ton of natural lighting. #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #KitchenDesign #KitchenRemodel #KitchenStorage

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Switches are in my 👉Amazon Store (Bio): Amazon.com/Shop/BuilderBrigade Custom cabinetry blocked access to the original light switches in this closet, so here’s how they fixed it without rewiring to a new switch location. The Lutron switches are wired into the home, while the Pico remotes control them wirelessly. Those switch-looking controls in the accessible spot are remotes. No wiring needed. You can mount a Pico remote where it’s convenient and control your compatible Lutron lighting from there. It’s a simple solution when cabinetry or a layout change puts a light switch out of reach during a renovation or new build. The most common and useful place for this is adding a switch next to your bed without having to run a wire to the other side of the room. #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #lutron #switch #smartlighting

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A homeowner posted this after their large bathroom mirror suddenly fell off the wall after about 2 years and shattered. The installer says the mirror adhesive didn’t fail... the paint and drywall surface failed underneath it 😑 Honestly, I’d avoid relying on glue alone for a large mirror. For something this big and heavy, I’d rather see it mechanically secured with clips, J-channel, or another physical support system instead of trusting adhesive and the painted surface behind it. In this case, the replacement installer is now recommending metal clips on this mirror AND the other large mirrors in the home. Luckily nobody got hurt when this came crashing down. It damaged the door, trim, flooring, and ripped the towel rack off the wall.

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📖 Home Building Workbook 🛑 Don’t Build a House without my Home Building Checklist… Get it at BuilderBrigade.com 😧 You only get one chance to get it right.. ✔️Know every decision before construction starts ✔️Organize your selections ✔️Avoid expensive last-minute changes ✔️Hand your builder a clear, finalized plan This Checklist has helped 20k+ homeowners Build or Renovate. #BuilderBrigade #homebuildingtips #homebuilding #NewConstruction #customHome

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🫵 If you’re serious about building a house this year... Start right now with my Home Building Checklist! 👉 Get it at BuilderBrigade.com One of those home-building decisions most people never think to ask about: What material are you using for the fascia? Face-nailed aluminum fascia is common, but those nails can eventually start backing out. And if the wrong fasteners are used, you could end up with little rust streaks running down the fascia. The problem is, during a build there are hundreds of decisions happening at once, so it’s easy to never even think about stuff like this. Ask your builder early what they plan to use. Other options include fiber cement products like James Hardie or engineered wood siding like LP SmartSide. They may cost more than aluminum, and they may not fit every budget, but at least you can compare the options and make the decision intentionally. #BuilderBrigade #HomeBuildingChecklist #siding #lpsmartside #jameshardie