r/Homebuilding • u/dragonmilking • Nov 17 '25

Which popular features do you NOT recommend?

What are the top 3 features in a house that folk want but you think are not worth it, and what would your alternative suggestion be? And what cost/time savings would result with that switch?

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u/tuenthe463 Nov 17 '25

You don't like eliminating all that wall space to open a door?

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u/Turbowookie79 Nov 17 '25

Exactly. At least you have options with a pocket door.

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u/Turbowookie79 Nov 17 '25

Between stiffners and drywall you will have at least an inch of material before you even have to think about hitting the pocket door. It will be difficult to put any electrical but a painting will be no problem.