Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building a House

The prospects of constructing houses governed by pre-meditated ideologies and basic set ups that, in one’s mind, are already in place and know exactly how the house is supposed to look upon completion, well accompanied by the common knowledge of all the material needs required for building the house. However, most people never actually take their time to think through about the materials not necessary for the whole project.

1. Proper attention to the HVAC system.

Inappropriate plans in this particular section have consequential effects on mold growth and moisture, in turn posing great health disadvantages to the occupants. The unit size should also design in a careful manner as to small groups may lead to inefficient functioning of the system concerning heating and cooling the house, an effect felt mostly in the extreme weather conditions. The problem with large units is the amount of energy consumed.

2. Poor planning of the available space.

The space planning in the process of building a house is very crucial unless one is planning on a massive house. Put the location of closets and the amount of space allocated under consideration.  It is important to have the right amount of space and as well have closets in all the rooms including the main hallway. Again, the storage space and too many of the closets eats up the living room space. In weather conditions that call for jackets almost semiannually, a closet in the foyer would not be an appalling idea. Thus, think through spacing thoroughly, and in the case of the need for more space, opt to buy a larger home.

3. Poor overall planning.

When planning on a house, take into consideration the habits and lifestyle into account as they affect heavily on the house long run appearance, as well as prospects of future life including any plans of moving out soon or intends to start a family. All embedded in the long-term plans of the house under construction. To achieve great results and comfortability, all these are crucial aspects that need consideration.

4. Poor lighting systems.

A house lighting systems and fixtures should be as abundant as possible. For natural light, it should be the primary light source, and achieved by many windows and as large as possible in each room.

5. Poorly utilized rooms.

The idea of a multipurpose, game or playroom within the housing compartment sounds very enticing. The actual challenge presents itself when the utility of the room becomes insufficient. The next common thing with this is the dumping of non-used items and materials in the very room leading to a messy room.

6. Laundry room location.

When it comes to accurately locating the laundry room, the decision is very personal as many people often have it in many different areas based on their reasons. Some experts advise on having it located close to the bedrooms or maybe a room upstairs for efficient access and utility.

7. Bedroom placement.

The bedroom is resting and sleeping area that needs the tranquil atmosphere for great rest. It means that the master bedroom should be at the furthest end of the house away from the garage to minimize the noise, including the living room as well, the living room and the master bedroom, if possible, should not share a wall should the house be on the same level.

8. Location of the kitchen.

This a very basic room in a house. The kitchen location should be such that it favors the high human traffic and does not have to involve one going through the entire living room and corridors before getting access. It should be located somewhere close to the garage for easy deposition of purchased kitchen materials. A rear door should also be one that gets direct access to the kitchen. Build the kitchen close to the dining and the living rooms.

9. Where to place the garage.

Should be located near the kitchen and the mud room as many at times people coming in through the garage would always have dirt, backpacks or even groceries with them and hence, these might find their way into the house.  For this reason, the mudroom, and the kitchen would be appropriate for item deposits and the groceries deposits as well respectively.

10.  Let other people’s opinion determine your needs.

No one understands your home and family needs more than you do and hence for the experts, the best they can do is advice and recommend but not tell you what and what not to have. Hence, when putting up a home, be sure to make and approve all decisions and activities to get desired results.