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52 1/2 Things you forgot to put in your New Home!

©Jim Campbell Homes Inc.  2016

  1. Central vac system with Hide a Hose

  2. Cable drop on back porch/garage

  3. Prewired surround sound, including back porch/garage

  4. Cubbies in mudroom with electric outlet for tech storage

  5. Motion sensor in pantry/master closet/secondary bath (children)

  6. Outlets inside vanity areas for storage of blow dryers/razors

  7. Run conduit under driveway for future wiring/plumbing needs

  8. GFI on front porch

  9. Water bib under covered patio

  10. Gas line on back patio for future grill/fireplace

  11. Custom storage/plugs in pantry for appliances

  12. Plug above kitchen cabinets for Christmas lights

  13. Baking sheet/cutting board/plastic wrap storage

  14. Pull-out garbage can in kitchen

  15. Pull-out laundry hampers in baths

  16. Fold down ironing board (w/outlet) in master closet

  17. Drawers in lower cabinets in kitchen

  18. Multiple outlets (110/220)in garage waist high for tools

  19. Pre-wire for generator

  20. Plan for jewelry organization/shoe storage/long hanging in master closet

  21. Floor plugs in living room

  22. Safe built into the master closet

  23. 4 plug outlets near all beds

  24. Light switch at the head of the bed to turn overhead lights off

  25. Exterior plugs under eaves for Christmas lights

  26. Button inside house to open/close garage door

  27. Plan a place for dog/cat kennel, food storage

  28. Storm Shelter/Cellar

  29. Dimmer switches including bathrooms

  30. Rope lights under vanities to use as night lights

  31. Pull out pantries in kitchen

  32. Gift wrap storage drawer

  33. Hard wired WiFi

  34. A central location for your wireless router

  35. Hose bibs on all sides of house

  36. Designate a closet for all computer equipment

  37. Pull out or fold down ironing board in utility room

  38. Pull out laundry basket in utility

  39. Extra irrigation zone or two for drip irrigation-patio containers

  40. Rope lighting in master bedroom/under covered patio

  41. Cable outlet in master bath

  42. Heated towel bars

  43. Hobby storage area

  44. Drawer microwave

  45. Warming oven

  46. 220 for frig on back patio

  47. Pull out drawer for frequently used appliances

  48. Christmas Decoration storage area

  49. Soundproofing a common wall

  50. Pull out spice rack in kitchen

  51. Coffee hutch in kitchen

  52. Pull out drawers in linen closet

52 ½.Half bath or utility sink in garage

52 1/2.  Half bath or utility sink in garage

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