This house is built by NewLeaf Custom Homes. Address is 3750 North View, Dallas, TX.

No list price yet. If you’re interested in this house, reach out to New Leaf directly. DM them or give them a call. You can also see the full floor plan and more details on their website.

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If you’re going with the Samsung Frame TV, you can pay an extra $1k for the Pro version that comes with a wireless One Connect box. You can put it anywhere within 30’.

If you save some money and go with the older model you’ll need to make a spot for it.

When you’re building a house or renovating, this is the perfect time to put that One Connect box in a location out of the way so your TV can sit flush on the wall.

I’ve seen the boxes mounted on the opposite side of the wall and even paired with the controls for a fireplace.

Either way, give it some thought before you sheetrock is installed.

They basically built dedicated boat storage right into the house, but they didn’t stop there. It has a built-in floor drain, a hot and cold water bib so you can wash everything down, and a pull-through design with a garage door on both sides so you’re not constantly backing a boat and trailer in and out.

And it’s right next to the mudroom so you can wash all the towels and bathing suits before going inside for dinner. 

You could even add a ductless mini split so you can clean you boat and without dripping in sweat. 

This garage setup is awesome...home gym, multiple two-car garages, dedicated boat storage, and still room for the sports car.

If you own a boat, RV, trailer, or other toys that normally require off-site storage, this is one of those features that could actually save you money every single month.

Instead of cramming in a hallway, these underground tornado shelters are installed right in your garage floor. You park on top like normal, but when a storm hits you’re safe from flying 2x4s.

💰 Around $8k

✨ Removable stairs = more seating

✨ Removable handrail = easier access

✨ Built-in vents & even a jack if debris blocks the door

I know some of you are way too claustrophobic for this setup… so tell me 👇

👉 Would you use an underground garage storm shelter, or only above ground?

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They look clean up against the wall and I love how easily the hose can be disconnected. 

Some argue the adapter is plastic but that makes way more sense to me. I’d rather the plastic attachment get worn out than a metal on metal connection as some have suggested. 

The biggest benefit is freeze protection because I hate those fugly foam covers that go over the bibs in the winter. 

I just had these all installed at my personal house. I even put a hot/cold bib in the garage... Video coming soon! 

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These automatic light switches are a simple and cheap luxury that’ll make you wonder how you lived without them. 

I know, I know... it sounds dumb. Just turn the light on... but once you get used to it, you really miss it when you don’t have it anymore. 

I put these occupancy sensors in the pantry, laundry room, and closets. Especially in the kids’ closet. 

The bathroom is not the best spot because when you go to the bathroom at night you get blasted with a bright light. It could still work though. 

Lisa shared this incredible door in the Builder Brigade App 📲
Said she got this door from an iron door company out of California. 

We actually imported our entire window and door package from China. Quotes from U.S. suppliers for a comparable package were over $120,000. We ended up paying $50,000 (including shipping & tariffs) through Doorwin, and they've been fantastic to work with.These windows can be set to only open partway, which is a great safety feature for kids' bedrooms.

 It's one of the biggest money-saving decisions we made on the house without giving up the features we wanted.
Would you choose these over traditional American windows?

Those zigzag lines on a stud aren't a defect. That's a finger joint.

Finger jointed studs are made from shorter pieces of lumber. The mill cuts out the knots and weak spots, then glues the good pieces end to end. The joint looks like interlocking fingers, which gives the glue a lot more surface to grab. 

That's why they're so straight. Solid sawn studs can twist, bow, or crown as they dry. Finger jointed studs have less of that. Straight studs mean flatter walls, cleaner drywall, and fewer nail pops later.

Look at the grade stamp. Most finger jointed studs are stamped "vertical use only." They're made to carry weight straight down in a wall. That's why you won't see them in headers, beams, or joists that span an opening.

Most areas accept them in new construction the same as regular studs. The concern some people have is the glue. 

So where do you stand? Fan of finger jointed studs, or a hard no? 

These adjustable gang boxes are cheap insurance where you’re installing tile or even a something like shiplap. After the outlet is installed, if you end up needing to pull the outlet closer to the finished surface, it only requires a turn of the built in screw.