If you are thinking about renovating your home or building a new one, take a look at all of these tips of things you should not forget about during the construction process. You will see a pattern about having enough electric outlets!

Closets

• Electric outlets in closets for cordless vacuums
• Space to hang longer items
• Electrical outlet in the master closet for a steamer or iron
• Built-in ironing board in master walk-in closet
• Plan for enough linen closet space

Bedroom

• Electrical outlet near the head of the bed to easily turn out the light

Electrical Outlets/Wiring

• 4-plug outlets instead of 2 (especially near the bedside table)
• Pre-wire speakers indoor/outdoor
• Electric outlets near stairs for holiday lights
• Master switch for all lights at each exit of the home
• Floor electric outlets for the living and family room (especially if the furniture is not going to “hug” the walls)
• USB port electric outlets
• Pre-wire for security system
• Photos of electric (and plumbing) before walls go up for future reference

Attic

• Light switch for the attic below on the lower level of the home
• Add electrical outlets

Kitchen

• Recess the refrigerator
• Copper tubing for the ice maker
• Knife drawer and other custom storage
• Pull-out garbage/recycling drawer
• Drawer microwave
• Appliance lift for a heavy kitchen mixer
• Pasta filler faucet near the stove top
• Drawers for all lower cabinets (more efficient)

Kitchen Pantry

• Electric outlets for chargers
• If you have cubbies, have outlets for each one
• Broom-sized cupboard to hide cleaning supplies
• Motion light

Bathroom

• Electrical outlets inside vanity cabinets for hair dryer and electric tooth brush
• Heated towel racks
• Hair van pan
• Pull-out hampers built into cabinetry
• Make use of room between wall studs and pony wall by creating storage space

Fireplace

• Electrical outlet for the television

Doors

• Consider efficient pocket doors

Two Doors to the Same Room

• Add light outlets to each side

Outside

• Hose bibs near a raised deck or patio to make it easy to hose off the area
• Electrical outlets on porch for holiday lights
• Gas line for grill
• Pre-wire for outdoor speakers
• Garage with 220v for tools

Lower Level

• Storm shelter

Miscellaneous

• Removable handrail/balcony system (so you can move in large furniture or other items)
• Plumbed for built-in drinking fountain
• Pets? Plan for food placement, kitty litter box, dog bath and dog crates
• Soundproof (ie what room is near the bedroom?)

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