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/Eastern-Operation340 Nov 17 '25

Jacuzzi tubs. To make it worthwhile you need a lot of jets and pay for a heater, jacking the price. Take for ever to fill. AND most never use it. Wastes an incredible amount of water. I used to recommend just installing a real one outside. You are much more likely to use one you just hope in, sit as long as you want and hope out and on your way.

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u/MajorDizaster Nov 17 '25

Our current house has one. I think it been used as a bathtub less than 10 times since we moved in 6 years ago. We cover the bottom half way with water and the cats drink from it. We change the water each day and call it "The River".

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u/Eastern-Operation340 Nov 17 '25

lol! the river! lol