A new home may experience plumbing problems. A builder and plumber can do things now to eliminate those. Drain lines made of PVC piping, replacement faucet cartridges, ball valves and exterior hose bibs are things to keep in mind.
Hire an expert to review house plans before building. An expert eye may detect flaws in house floor plans that could save years of woe.
Drywall is undoubtedly the standard wall covering material used in new homes today. Drywall is relatively inexpensive, it performs well in most applications, it is easy to install and it looks great when finished and painted properly. But there are still so many options for covering your walls, including plaster.
A garbage disposal of stainless steel is ideal. Garbage disposals vary in quality and need to be run correctly to make them last.
The crown of a piece of lumber is the upward arch you see when you look down its narrowest edge. In your new home, builders who don't take crowns into consideration can create humps or dips in floors or walls. Engineered wood, floor trusses and I joists can be used to eliminate crown problems.
Wallpapers add charm and excitement to any home. Hanging wallpaper correctly will ensure delight as you walk through the rooms of your house and that future removal is easier.
Bricks yield great results when your builder and brick layer do all they can to keep your home waterproofed. A water barrier must be installed when laying brick. Your brick layer should be told what tooling style to use when installing brick and mortar.
Door hardware comes in vast differences in quality and styles. Different price ranges bring different sets of hardware, but you don't have to spend too much money to get a good doorknob set. Don't forget door hinges. The best interior door hinges are ones that are extruded.
Roof leaks can develop in new homes. Metal flashing prevents these leaks by connecting roofing materials to non-roofing materials. They are made from tin, copper, galvanized steel, lead, aluminum and rubber.
Tube cutters, rasps, plumb bobs, phillips head screw bits are just some of the hand tools I can't be without.
Subscribe to the FREE Ask the Builder newsletter to receive professional advice for your home. Complete the form below and each week you'll get:
Unsubscribe at any time. We respect your email privacy.