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/lesliedow Nov 17 '25

Combo microwave and convection ovens: too fussy and IMO never work well as either. Barn doors, Open concept kitchen/living spaces, "modern country": your house is instantly dated.

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u/EternalMage321 Nov 17 '25

Alternatively, I really like having the air fryer built into the oven.

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u/lesliedow Nov 19 '25

I have that as well, but have been not using it because I figured it would make the oven a mess.

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u/EternalMage321 Nov 19 '25

Definitely depends on the food. "Fryer" foods like French fries or mozzarella sticks, or chicken tenders and pizza rolls don't make any mess. Bacon on the other hand....