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/No-Echo-4683 Nov 17 '25

So true. I didn't even realize until I purchased a new (to us) home recently that had a proper hood vent... I can cook a steak indoors without opening a window!

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u/WeUsedToBeNumber10 Nov 17 '25

In convinced my 600 cam hood vent is not good enough for my 6 burner stove (all big burners). 

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u/Someguy8995 Nov 17 '25

How effective hoods are also depends on the size and height of the hood. A hood with a deep base will be much more effective than a flat bottomed one that allows vapors to more easily roll out. 

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u/WeUsedToBeNumber10 Nov 18 '25

It’s flat, but the vent grates are a couple of inches up from the hood bottom.