About 5 years ago, I think on this group I read a fascinating, lengthy thread on what different people would tell to someone planning to plan and build their own house, basically it was:
What things would you add to a house if you were building it? Things you normally wouldn't think of. I am talking small, clever things that don't cost a lot(who doesn't want a 4 car garage, and a 3rd bathroom), but add greatly to the functionality of the home.
Has anyone seen that list? I'd love to see it again. It was full of clever ideas.
One thing I would add to the list, outlets built into the eves so I can easily plug in Christmas lights.
I definately would not build a house without some sort of charging station in the kitchen. Maybe a couple shelves built into the wall with power outlets, so you can plug in your cell phones right there. It would have to have lots of outlets available, as we have so many things that need charging now days, it would be nice to have one central area that would be easy to use.
Other ideas?