Who can take a pile of bricks and turn it into a cottage? A contractor can. Who can take a few loads of concrete and turn them into a sidewalk? A contractor can. Now, not all contractors have the same skills. A contractor who primarily works on cottages would probably have difficulty making a sidewalk, for example. However, those in this industry are very used to collaborating and reaching out to others when they come across work they don't specialize in. If you think contractors and their work are awesome, then you've come to the right place. This is a friendly blog where you can read more about the topic.
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There are a lot of advantages that come with having your own home built. You get the choose your own finishes, customize the layout, and move into a space nobody else has ever lived in. One other advantage that isn't talked about as often is the ability to future-proof your new home. What does this mean? Well, it basically means that you can build your home with a few modern options that prevent it from becoming outdated or needing extensive work anytime soon. What features should you include in order to future-proof your new home? Here are a few key ones.
USB Wall Outlets
More and more, people are using devices that charge via a USB port. Of course you can use a little plug converter that converts an outlet to a USB, but this is bulky, and you risk losing all those little converters. So, you should consider future-proofing your home by including direct USB wall outlets. These enable you to plug a USB cable and any associated device straight into the wall. As more and more devices become USB powered, you can rest assured that your home is fit for the task.
Separate Oven and Cooktop
When designing your new home, ask your designer to include a separate oven and cook top in your kitchen. This way, if either one fails at some point in the future, you will only have to replace that one unit. If you had an all-in-one cooktop and oven, and one part of it failed, you would have to replace the whole thing, which would be more costly.
Metal Roofing
The last thing you want to do after having anew home built is have to repair the roof. Your chances of having to make roof repairs will be much lower if you choose a metal roof. A metal roof is less likely to leak or suffer storm damage. It can also last up to 50 years, whereas shingle roofs don't last as long. By having your home built with a metal roof, you almost guarantee that you won't have to worry about the roof at all for decades. That's a nice future!
Extra Storage
Even if you're pretty sure of what your life will look like in the next 10, 20, or 30 years, things change. And when things change, you often need more storage space. Maybe one of your kids moves back home. Perhaps you start a new hobby that requires a lot of gear. Having extra storage space built into your new home will ensure you don't have to rent a storage unit or add on when your storage needs change.
With the tips above, you can future-proof your new home build. Talk to your builder about these and other ideas.
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