Wave Flush Toilet
You don't have to touch these toilets to flush! Just wave your hand over a small metal disk and out rushes a minimal amount of water, because wave flush toilets are also low flow. It's true that a hands-free toilet may sound a little decadent, but it's still worth the purchase! Just think about how much money (and water) you'll be saving with this low-flow wonder!
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Hi-tech Doorbells
Doorbells with cameras and speakers send a video feed to a phone app so you can monitor your property to keep it secure even when you're out of town. These may be expensive, but you can’t really put a price on safety and security!
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Insulating Window Shades
Light filtering cellular window shades with triple-cells are the ultimate in trapping air around your windows to make the room warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Plus, they’ll give you more privacy than standard shades!
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Dishwasher with a Third Rack
A third rack for washing large knives, spatulas, and lids is well worth an added $100-$150. Additionally, it means you’ll be able to fit more dishes into one load.
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Metal Roof
Metal roofs can be expected to last about 60 years. They are lightweight, weather resistant, and fireproof. Plus, some insurance companies offer up to a 30% reduction in premiums for a metal roof!
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Composite Decking
Unlike high-maintenance wood decking, composite decking is durable and requires only a yearly washing with soapy water. Many composite materials come with a 25-year warranty, so it’s also a safe choice.
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Convection Oven
Convection ovens circulate air to use the oven's heat more efficiently and reduce cooking times. You'll pay a few hundred dollars extra but use 20% less energy than with a conventional oven.
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High Efficiency Furnace
Double-paned Windows
Modulated AC with Humidity Control
Insulated Water Heater
Refrigerator with Freezer On Top
Screened-in Porch
Energy Star Certified Light Fixtures
Fireplace Insert
Built-In Sound System
Sky Lights
Natural light is a game changer in any house, but hallways and interior spaces don’t get enough, usually. Installing skylights or tube lights in the ceiling can make all the difference. It costs more upfront, but it can help lower your electric bill if you receive enough natural light to skip the bulbs during the day.
Heated Bathroom Floors
Tankless Water Heater
If you have a large family that requires a lot of hot water, a tankless water heater is the only way to go. As soon as your turn on the water, a tankless heater will quickly create that hot water and keep on heating fresh water until you turn the dial to off. You can say goodbye those morning fights about who used all the hot water.
Water Purification System
Humidity Controlled Exhaust Fans
Excessive moisture can wreak havoc on a home, especially in the bathrooms. By installing a humidity controlled exhaust fan, you reduce the risk of moisture damage to your walls and floors. In the long term, it can save you major money.
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Drawer Outlets
You can never have too many electrical outlets. Placing some inside the drawers in your kitchen and bathrooms is pure genius! It keeps a clean look in those spaces, and give you a designated, yet hidden, spot to charge your devices and use your bathroom tools.
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Built-In Closet Storage
Central Vacuum System
If you can swing it, a central vacuum system will change your life. They make cleaning your home significantly easier (you’ll never have to lug a giant vacuum around again!) and add value to your home. All you have to do is attach the hose to the hookup in each room, quickly suck the dirt up, and move on the next room.
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Trash Compactor
Trash compactors are a godsend for households that tend to collect a lot of garbage. By using a trash compactor, you reduce the number of times you have to take out the trash each week, and save space in your outdoor trash cans. It’s even better to install two, one for trash and one for recycling, so you can save space and help the planet at the same time.
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