Construction

(Random ideas to sort. Many I don’t even understand.)

  • Outlets both sides of front entry for decor items
  • Wiring for security system, exterior cameras on corners of home. 
  • Lutron system?
  • Cat 6 wiring to all bedrooms
  • Sensor switches in each room. (Button kid that turn the sensor on and off morning and evening.
  • Ceiling fan wiring for each room
  • Electric vehicle charger in garage
  • Low-voltage wiring for blinds in public spaces and primary bed and bath. Also in-law suite
  • Whole-home wired network
  • Stove vent fan remotely located in attic
  • More than one 220v in panel
  • Outlets under each window in front of home for electric candles
  • Outlets inside of some kitchen cabinets
  • Outlets inside of primary vanity for styling tools
  • Outlets in closet for iron, steamer, watch chargers

Framing, insulation

  • Engineered studs in bathrooms and kitchen?
  • Heavy framed pocket doors
  • Insulated interior walls 
  • Solid core bedroom and bathroom doors
  • Insulated garage walls
  • Outward opening closet doors or pocket doors.
  • Dedicated closet or mechanical room
  • Rock wool sound proofing in key areas.
  • Top of windows aligned with top of doors
  • Minimum small porch roof over each exit.

HVAC

  • Filtered air system, ERV, HRV, CERV, etc.
  • Whole house humidifier
  • Floor to floor air transfer fan “Air handler”?

CENTRAL VAC?

  • Baseboard dust pans if have central vac


General Electrical

  • Whole house surge protector
  • Plenty of extra breakers
  • 220v to garage and back patio
  • Conduit for solar panels
  • Cat 6 eternal for mesh wifi
  • Jamb switch for coat closet
  • Outlets under windows for electric candles or window light strings?
  • Whole home wired network
  • Stove vent fan remotely located in attic.
  • More than one 220 in your panel. Hot tubs, stove up and down, main garage, stove tops, sauna, etc.
  • Outlet on top of fireplace mantle for decor
  • Floor plugs wherever there is floating furniture
  • Conduit from exterior to panel
  • Outlets in ceiling of garage for future hanging lights
  • Plug near toilet with hot water 
  • Conduit from attic to electrical room 3” ABS. Allows easy routing if wiring is ever needed to be done.
  • Outlets inside bathroom cabinets and/or drawers
  • Backlit decor switches in bathrooms
  • Motion light sensor in pantry
  • Lighting wires run over windows in case wanting to change to an exterior door in future
  • Security system, lighting control RA3,
  • Motorized shades
  • WIFI access points inside and outside
  • Wire for CAT 6 minimum cables to security cameras, computers, printers, AV equipment and gaming equipment 
  • Sensor switches in every room. (Button kind that turns the sensor on and off only at night/morning)
  • Speakers for streaming music in and out
  • Ceiling fan wiring for each room
  • Lots of outlets in garage.
  • Eave outlets
  • USB ports where applicable
  • Run security wires before drywall, Smurf tubing (Even though wireless is common)
  • Ceiling speakers prewired
  • Heated garage (to about 50 degrees)
  • Sub panel in garage
  • Heat lamp near shower
  • Towel warmer
  • In-floor heat
  • Motion sensing lights in bathroom toe kicks. Also at most-used entry doors.
  • Generator and hookup with interlock
  • Motion sensor lights on stairs.
  • Christmas lights exterior on an inside switch with timer.
  • Bathroom and pantry fans
  • Run both gas and electric to cooking areas
  • Pre-wired for solar panel input (free-standing panels or future roof panels)
  • Floor-to-floor air transfer fan (air handler?)
  • Generator and hookup with interlock(?)
  • Sconce lighting in primary bath, powder bath, fireplace, offices.
  • Inside switch for eave light outlets. (or integrated lights)
  • Outlets behind all toilets

Plumbing

  • Hot/cold sink in garage.
  • Hot/cold hose bibs for car washing, pets. One front, one back.
  • 7’ tall shower heads.
  • Garage drain?
  • Whole house water filter
  • Whole house humidifier
  • Recirculating hot water system
  • Pot filler
  • Tankless water heater,
  • Recirculating water
  • Instant hot water at sink
  • Sauna and steam shower
  • Gas hookup on patio
  • Drain pans below dishwasher, in bathroom floors and laundry rooms
  • Regular hose bibs on other two corners. Maybe other locations
  • Handheld near, but not under, the main shower head.
  • Shower controls near door or opening
  • Washing machine floor drain?
  • Bidet toilets in primary and in-law suite
  • Instant hot water at sink closest to beverage center
  • Generator
  • EV charger pre-wired
  • Two faucets for main sink
  • Prep sink in island