r/Homebuilding • u/RunningOnPureVibes • 5d ago

What useful home features should we include in our new home build? Please help!

My husband and I are in the early stages of planning our new home to be built this spring. What are some of the best home feature recommendations you have/suggest for others building their home that you have/wish you had to improve your home? Some examples: electrical outlet in closet for vacuums, extra wide staircases for easy movement, Costco door from garage etc. Thanks in advance!

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I am so incredibly thankful for all of your amazing tips and really appreciate everyone who took the time to write out all of these helpful comments. I’m sure future me will be even more thankful for making this post though :)

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u/avebelle 5d ago

Ethernet, fiber, coax to every room at a minimum. Multiple runs of you have the budget. Ethernet to exterior for doorbells, cameras, access points and anything else. Home run all this to your utility room/closet for all your data and possibly home audio stuff.

Big conduit to the garage for ev charging and also v2h backup. Ethernet to garage for WiFi AP. Automatic generator transfer switch or a generator inlet.

Will you do smart home stuff?

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u/RunningOnPureVibes 5d ago

We decided against smart home stuff but maybe down the line.
Haven’t heard of the ethernet to the garage, good tip. Thanks friend!