Do your homework!

The Construction drawings for your home are the road map that spells out every little detail of your home and how it should be built. This is what your builder and subcontractor will use throughout the process of building your home, so it's important to spend some time going over the plans to make sure everything is as you want it. If you don't know, ask what all the little symbols mean, so you can get a full picture of what your space will be like. Study the floorplan and think about how you will use each room in the house and what modifications you might want to have done prior to construction. You need to visualize yourself and your family in each space. This will save you valuable time (and money) if you have to change something that isn't quite right while your home is under construction. You may not be able to change some things on the plans, but it doesn't hurt to ask, and at least you'll know what to expect once construction begins. Over the next series of blogs we will cover some of the more come oversights or changes.

1. Switches & Electrical Outlets

Take note of where the electrical outlets and light switches in the home will be located. Think about outlets for your Christmas tree, fish tank, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Do you want a Christmas light plug outside? Don't forget to ask about it. We've even heard of home owners having electrical outlets installed in the bathroom cabinets so they never have to unplug the blow dryer, or the homeowner who wants the kitchen plugs under the cabinets. Building a home allows you to do it right the first time. It's your chance to think of everything!