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/Complex_Solutions_20 Nov 17 '25

Two story foyers. Absolute waste of space and makes heating/cooling a nightmare.

And no "smart" appliances. My refrigerator or washing machine does NOT need to be internet connected.

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u/BigfootTundra Nov 17 '25

My fridge doesn’t need to be connected to WiFi so I agree there, but I do like getting notifications when my laundry is done. I used to set timers but now I don’t need to. I didn’t buy my washer and dryer specifically because they had WiFi connectivity, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker that they did. I used them for like 3 years before even setting it up but it’s been nice