Whether you are building a large custom-house in the suburbs or remodeling a classic row house or designing a new penthouse, doing things the right way on your dime can make or break your enjoyment of the home for years 
into the future. The last thing you want is a bunch of doubt and disappointment after you have spent thousands, even hundreds of thousands to build your dream house. The following list are based on our recommendation so you can get the most bang for your buck.
The Construction Upgrades You Need!
- Add Extra Garage Space (if you have the room)- Everyone has more to store than they think
- Upgrade Trim and Moldings- It is not worth to go back and remove all of the trim, replace it, caulk it, and paint it.
- Raise Ceilings- Raising the ceilings is a simple way to make a small room seem a lot larger that it really is.
- Add A Garage Exit Door- This may work out to be the perfect place for your garage cans, dog door, or you could switch out a solid door for a half-light door with a window to add light into the garage.
- Add A Window in the Master Closet- Being able to get fresh air and light in a master closet is incredible.
- Put An Outlet in the Pantry- This is an easy way to free up counter space by keeping all the small appliances in the pantry and still being able to use them.
- Don’t Forget Christmas!- If you celebrate Christmas or want to have even more convince don’t forget to add plenty of outlets outside.
- Granite Counter Tops- This may seem like a huge expense. However, what are the chances that you will come up with an extra $5-10k to install them after you move in. Do it before you sign your mortgage payments and wrap them into the home loan.
- Get The Best Lot- Some builders may give incentives for choosing the least desirable lots or charge huge premiums for better locations.
- High Traffic Areas Need Hard Wood- Hard wood can be pricey, but there are a number of options out there to help save a few dollars and not cut on quality.
- Master Bathroom Soaking Tub- Even if you think you will never use it, you probably will. There is nothing quite like a relaxing spa day in your own home after a long week.
- Add Can, Puck, or Pot Lights- Hire a lighting specialist to help you with this, but the more lighting on the more switches the more customization of light you can use to create the perfect mood.
- Delete Cheap Closet Organizers- By getting organizers that last you are cutting out a future cost.
- More Brick and Stone- Before construction begins is the best time to decide if you want to extend the brick or stone masonry on your home. Often the foundation may need to be poured differently or the windows framed out differently when working with these materials.
- Taller Kitchen Cabinets- No one ever says that they have too much storage space in their kitchen, so go ahead and raise the cabinets to the ceiling.
- Under Cabinet Lighting- Contrary to popular belief, this is not an easy cheap DIY project. Your best bet is
to have your builder manage this and install more under cabinet lights. - Wire for Home Audio and Theater Speakers- You don’t need to have the builder install their speakers, as long as the wiring is in place and pulled down a little through the drywall, the speakers can be installed at any time.
- Skylights- This is an easy way to bring in the natural sunlight and make a room brighter and seem bigger.
