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    Building a home

    Spent the entire weekend showhome shopping and talking to builders.

    The SO and I will be pulling the trigger on building a custom home (as in, customized and not from-scratch). In a beautiful new suburban-like neighbourhood.

    The move-in date will be sometime in January. Over the next few weekends we will formally pull the trigger and formalize the layout and start looking at everything else...

    Agonizing on which lot to pick right now.

    Anyone here built a house before? If so, any tips?
    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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    How many bathrooms will it have?
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    • #3
      Must-haves:

      Basement home theater room
      Master bathroom with 2 sinks, separate jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
      Washer/dryer on bedroom floor if possible
      Gas cooktop, not electric

      That of course doesn't count the obvious essentials, such as walk-in closets, granite counter tops, 1/2 bath on the living level for guests, etc.
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      • #4
        Also, before choosing a builder, ask for references from clients who purchased homes he built and see if you can get a review of the quality of his work. Showhomes can be deceptive.
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        • #5
          Welcome to the world of maintenence and upkeep. I would so rent now if I could dump the house.........
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          • #6
            Originally posted by PLATO View Post
            Welcome to the world of maintenence and upkeep. I would so rent now if I could dump the house.........
            Amen. I'm ditching my condo and going back to renting as soon as I can.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
              How many bathrooms will it have?
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              "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
              Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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              • #8
                Dont take anything for granted even with a reputable builder. The boss may be a good guy but the guys actually pounding in the nails may be *******s. Do the research and (at least) spot check their work. Try to think ahead a few years and imagine future problems. For example: dont plant a tree near a sprinkler head or septic tank, will the location of the rain down-spouts cause a flood if you have a heavy rain or snowmelt.
                We need seperate human-only games for MP/PBEM that dont include the over-simplifications required to have a good AI
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Boris Godunov View Post
                  Must-haves:

                  Basement home theater room
                  Master bathroom with 2 sinks, separate jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
                  Washer/dryer on bedroom floor if possible
                  Gas cooktop, not electric

                  That of course doesn't count the obvious essentials, such as walk-in closets, granite counter tops, 1/2 bath on the living level for guests, etc.
                  Yep. All of these were on my list and covered. I'm getting the basement developed and wired for 7.1 speakers as part of the development also.
                  "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                  Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by PLATO View Post
                    Welcome to the world of maintenence and upkeep. I would so rent now if I could dump the house.........
                    Can't stand renting. Douchey landlords, living on their terms, etc. Twice in my short life the place I was renting, the owner decided to sell.
                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                    Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by PLATO View Post
                      Welcome to the world of maintenence and upkeep. I would so rent now if I could dump the house.........
                      Just keeping up with the amazonian plant growth is a job and a half.
                      We need seperate human-only games for MP/PBEM that dont include the over-simplifications required to have a good AI
                      If any man be thirsty, let him come unto me and drink. Vampire 7:37
                      Just one old soldiers opinion. E Tenebris Lux. Pax quaeritur bello.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SpencerH View Post
                        Dont take anything for granted even with a reputable builder. The boss may be a good guy but the guys actually pounding in the nails may be *******s. Do the research and (at least) spot check their work. Try to think ahead a few years and imagine future problems. For example: dont plant a tree near a sprinkler head or septic tank, will the location of the rain down-spouts cause a flood if you have a heavy rain or snowmelt.
                        Originally posted by Boris Godunov View Post
                        Also, before choosing a builder, ask for references from clients who purchased homes he built and see if you can get a review of the quality of his work. Showhomes can be deceptive.
                        This is my main concern. I've tried to do as much research as possible but it's impossible. I imagine if I ask for references they'll give me people where everything was 100% perfect.

                        I did find a JD Powers & Associates survey on customer satisfaction for all of the major builders in the city, and there's quite a spread. That's all I've got so far.
                        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
                          How many bathrooms will it have?
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                          • #14
                            One of the homes we toured had an entirely glass shower, all 4 sides, that could fit about six people comfortably inside. And it was included somewhat randomly near the middle of the master bedroom.

                            The saleslady actually called it the infamous "porn shower".
                            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                            • #15
                              Ooh, kinky!

                              I should get you in touch with my friends Adam and Jeremy. They built a house 2 years ago that sounds exactly like what you're looking for.
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