NEW BUILD TIPS: 10 INSTANT REGRETS IN YOUR NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME | Don't Make These Mistakes!

[@laurieclarkson9180]

She is not kidding about that vanity height and counter heights! It matters! Make sure you have enough counter space too.

[@imscanon]

Always good to have a bigger garage. Bonus is that is it's not included in property taxes as it's not considered 'conditioned' space,

[@Empressbee79]

We have an oversized 3 car garage now and it’s something we are going to do in our new build this spring. It’s so nice to have.

[@tealkerberus748]

Any plumbing services under the slab are inaccessible for the life of the home - which means if a pipe cracks, or someone pours something down the drain that sets too hard for a drain clearer to shift, that pipe is ruined and cannot be repaired. If you make the basement a little deeper and install a false floor above the slab, the pipes will be accessible for future maintenance and repairs.

[@mte4506]

Point on Hardwood I have been a Realtor for almost 40 years and an Interior Designer/Renovator for 30 working on new construction and renovations. Hardwood floors are the only flooring choice that adds value to your home for resale. It can be refinished for less than the cost of carpet many times. As a second choice Engineered Hardwood which if a good grade can be refinished once or twice. That should get you though 20 to 30 years of flooring. Solid Hardwoods can be refinished many times. You should never have to replace it and it can always be stained in a new color if you want a change. Wood is the best investment for your money. Egress... Windows in Bedrooms must have egress size and height. In permitted construction, a room without an exterior exit will not pass permitting and will not be given occupancy permits. They are fire deathtraps.

[@tscoff]

The flip side of that is for hurricane safety you want one room that is completely interior with no external walls and that has concrete block or other strong walls.

[@mte4506]

@@tscoff I have been lucky with big walking closets.:)

[@vienna844]

I like the wood look tile planks! Sick of hardwood

[@Cherrysmith2809]

I actually love the LVP that I have. It is a medium brown hickory look with the perfect surface finish that makes you wonder if it is the real deal. It won’t stain, scratch or dent like wood. It won’t buckle or warp like some engineered hardwoods which are just too thin to perform well, especially in humid climates. If you get tired of it, snap it out.

[@vienna844]

Going with engineered wood! Was talked into it at design center lol

[@littlehouselife]

Great point about extending downstairs flooring into a bit of the second floor. Nice budget-friendly tips. My #1 priority for a new build: it's difficult to retro-fit a home for energy efficiency, and there are long-term (very expensive) cost consequences if this isn't in the discussion AHEAD of final decisions.

[@abe2856]

I think vanity height is dependent on user height; as a 5'3" adult, a 36" vanity is too tall (and like another comment said, I really can't clean the mirrors without a step ladder) - and when I cook, I find that my shoulders get sore because my elbows are out so I can reach into pots and things. Now I'd never lower my kitchen counters for re-sale if nothing else, but I do miss having a bathroom vanity that fits me better.

[@claudiahansen4938]

Finally, I try to really envision how we are going to live in the space, which is difficult. Bizarrely, this resulted in a multitude of electrical outlets all over the place totaling $10,000 plus! Watching your videos has really helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@nicolenieves]

I hear that, trying to visualize when I'm the person who really needs to SEE something to put it all together is tough. I'm so happy it's helping!

[@lilysky2]

Please make a very detailed video on the blue tape walk-through. We have ours next month and I'm trying to prepare and make sure I catch everything.

[@nicolenieves]

I absolutely will! It was took quite a bit longer than I expected but got a lot of great information that I'll be sharing here soon.

[@lilysky2]

@@nicolenievesthank you!!! it is such a fun and exciting time. But it's also our first build and I haven't found a video that actually shares what things people marked and how small of things they marked. Congrats on your closing, not sure if it happened already or is next week!

[@nicolenieves]

So incredibly exciting, I hope your build is going well and according to plan! Closing is next week, thank you!

[@ivannightly1919]

sink wise if you guest in wheel chair or old parents it can help to that end i also put in wider doors

[@DependsWhatDay]

And you never know when you might be confined to a wheelchair. Going with larger doors throughout.

[@claudiahansen4938]

G. Specified pool pre wire, even though we aren't getting a pool.

[@claudiahansen4938]

D. Upgraded all bathroom tile to level 4, really good looking.

[@nicolenieves]

Yes to upgraded tile!

[@claudiahansen4938]

B. No second floor. But put carpet in the huge walk in closet in primary bedroom.

[@nicolenieves]

That will feel good on your feet and won't get too much traction that you'll need to replace it any time soon

[@claudiahansen4938]

Nicole, that's right, especially when you are just out of the shower and feeling cold.

[@tealkerberus748]

Making a child climb on a step to reach the basin is a quick way to have your child fall off that step. The multigenerational home option if you have the space is two basins at different heights. Otherwise, a basin mounted on a height-adjustable base with clear space underneath is ready for anyone - child, tall adult, person of any age in a wheelchair, you name it.

[@kirkjohnson6638]

Or you could teach your kid not to be a klutz.

[@bartonthom4166]

This was excellent--some excellent ideas for the basement .

[@jonathangarcia-vp5fk]

Great advise!

[@claudiahansen4938]

I. Three car garages in entire neighborhood was a major factor in choosing Venice Woodlands and the builder.

[@nicolenieves]

I'm so excited to be able to park our cars AND have storage room to spare! It's always been such a game of Tetris to get everything in and there was still never enough room for storage

[@Victoriahull]

What is your floor? I love the look of it 😊

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

I definitely needed to listen to this information. I appreciate it

[@nicolenieves]

There are just so many things to consider, it's crazy!

[@katethegardener]

Take out those horrible big glued on mirrors and put your own, they look so much nicer. Hardwood the whole house and raise the kitchen cabinets to ceiling so there is no gap to collect dust and more storage. Adding kick plate drawers in kitchen as well to store cookie sheets and cutting boards etc.

[@veestu9308]

Can you please talk about painting in the homes? Entire house color? I am getting extra white cabinets, and I want a bring the feel to the home. I need to pick a color. The builder will only paint the house one color and the trim one color. I need help. Thanks

[@nicolenieves]

I actually just did a video on paint recently! You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJOaZ3xogryYhaM Let me know if you do have any questions, I plan on doing a follow up in a couple months!

[@marjoriejudge5348]

Sorry my favorite bathroom vanity in our home is the lower vintage one - the 2 taller ones in the new bathrooms make it more difficult to clean the mirrors

[@claudiahansen4938]

A. Ordering LVP on all surfaces except bathroom, laundry rooms.

[@nicolenieves]

I really think (personally!) that LVP is the best choice. The look of wood with none of the drawbacks

[@claudiahansen4938]

We have had maple 3/8” engineered wood for thirty years at our condo. Love the color and the look, but it scratches easily and is hard to clean. I am a pretty messy cook, and we have it even in the kitchen. Have an old oriental rug in the kitchen so only the edges of the kitchen hardwood floor show dirt!

[@الصقرسعد]

I do not need carpets except when I get up from sleep. My feet want to touch carpets, and I think carpets are placed in the winter, but in the summer they are placed in the storeroom. Half the wall is tiled in the bathrooms, except for the showerhead. Thank you, knowing that I struggled with translation to understand part of the topic.

[@claudiahansen4938]

C. Upgraded carpet pad for minimal carpet in closet.

[@davidtoney822]

All great ideas to consider we have most already in the planning in our new build design (Egress windows, upgraded flooring, better carpet pads, 9ft basement) one item of note: we raised the vanity heights in the owner's suite - but that's it - the guest bathroom is standard height, but that should work for my Filipina mother-in-law who lives with us and is only 4'10" ☺ Our daughter has a bathroom in her bedroom, in hindsight, we maybe should have raised that vanity. I know it's almost an impossibility now that we are underway in construction, but I'll see if I can ask if any changes can be made. Thanks for sharing! Congrats and good luck on your final walk-through.

[@nicolenieves]

It's great that you were able to plan ahead so well! That bathroom height certainly sounds perfect for your mother-in-law 😊 The height might not be too big of a deal your daughter, I noticed it going from our bathroom to the guest but if you aren't used to the taller height vanity to begin with, it will probably seem normal!

[@claudiahansen4938]

E. Toll has the counter heights at 34.5”, no option to raise.

[@nicolenieves]

I would think that would feel high enough, 36" seems to be the top end of height but 34-36" is great

[@dustyroads3071]

What are your thoughts about using the same granite/quartz on all of your kitchen and bathroom counters?

[@rishita286]

You are awesome!!😊 Love your content! It’s really really helpful ❤️

[@nicolenieves]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear it was helpful 😊

[@jonathangarcia-vp5fk]

For the bathroom vanity situation Go taller, have a kick out step under sink (convert into a hidden drawer when kids are grown) Definitely agree with the garage situation Not only the width but the depth I hate having to open the garage door to get around husbands truck

[@Iabunawass]

Thank you ❤

[@dankeller8580]

Great job on the video 👍🏼

[@JanineJeffries]

Great Video! We're building now...Wish I would have known these ideas a year ago! LOL!

[@nicolenieves]

Best of luck with your new build! Such an exciting time

[@nia.aleese]

Very helpful videos! Just subscribed

[@nicolenieves]

Thank you, I'm so happy you find them helpful!

[@tealkerberus748]

All those things that are not cars or bicycles, or tools directly related to maintaining and repairing cars and bicycles, do not belong in the garage. You need a garden shed. Also the US needs to sort out its laws that promote big ugly dangerous inefficient vehicles instead of sensible family cars, and then the vehicles you're trying to fit in your garage would probably fit - including being able to open the door and get out.

[@claudiahansen4938]

F. No basement, no egress window.

[@claudiahansen4938]

We are about one year behind you.

[@nicolenieves]

I hope it goes by fast! Now that things are moving toward close the pace seems to be picking up significantly for us, I feel like we're running out of time to get everything ready

[@randalalansmith9883]

You live in basement territory. You probably have structural brick in detached residences as well.

[@kirkjohnson6638]

Closets. Every new home build that I see in Florida has tiny closets that aren't even adequate for a first grader with small size clothes and a limited wardrobe. I'd consider any closet smaller than 8' x 8' to be insufficient for a single person.

[@rugdnit911]

Flooring directly through the builder is way overpriced- 50k for hardwood or premium vinyl floors is ridiculous. Insult to injury it raises your property tax liability. Make sure you spend the money on electrical upgrades, but stop overspending on tile and flooring. You can have this done later and it will save you alot of money. Especially when you factor in those property taxes that are for life.

[@AntLive29]

its called a MASTER BATHROOM

[@claudiahansen4938]

H. No basement.

[@roxannetellini3134]

As a short adult my opinion is: Stools get old fast.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Get rid of all your carpet. It’s the one of the worst thing ever for indoor hygiene and health.

[@billmiller4620]

Bla bla bla.

[@الصقرسعد]

I do not need carpets except when I get up from sleep. My feet want to touch carpets, and I think carpets are placed in the winter, but in the summer they are placed in the storeroom. Half the wall is tiled in the bathrooms, except for the showerhead. Thank you, knowing that I struggled with translation to understand part of the topic.