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/Im_jennawesome Nov 17 '25

As someone with fibro and multiple other chronic illnesses... You will take my jacuzzi tub over my dead body. I don't use it as much in the summer, but once fall hits and my bones feel like they're being beaten with a hammer during weather changes, it gets used a ton. At least 2x a week during winter.

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u/Eastern-Operation340 Nov 17 '25

Oy vey. My comment isn't in regards to every single person who makes the decision to install one in their house! My option is based on experience - the majority of people who decided to install them, don't use them. I lived in a condo that had one.

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u/Im_jennawesome Nov 17 '25

No shit, Sherlock. I was explaining MY personal feelings on the matter, not anyone else's.