Funny how those “I’ll never need it” decisions come back around. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve had to open up finished walls just to add a simple run for data or power—always feels like a waste when a little planning could’ve saved so much hassle. On the flip side, I once insisted on radiant floor heating in a spec home, thinking it’d be a huge selling point. Barely got any interest, and the buyers didn’t care at all. Sometimes you just can’t predict what’ll matter down the line...
- Totally get where you’re coming from.
- I once put in a full home automation system—thought it’d wow buyers. Most just shrugged and asked about closet space instead.
- Now, I always run extra conduit, even if I don’t think I’ll need it.
- Planning ahead is smart, but yeah, you can’t always predict what’ll actually matter to folks.
Funny how the stuff you think will be a huge selling point just... isn’t. I remember obsessing over radiant floor heating in my last place—barely got a comment during showings. Meanwhile, everyone wanted to know about attic storage. Running extra conduit’s smart, though. Ever regret not adding anything else? I always wonder if I should’ve roughed in for a future bathroom, just in case.
I always wonder if I should’ve roughed in for a future bathroom, just in case.
That’s one of those things you only regret not doing when you’re staring at the slab later. I did the same—skipped it, figured I’d never need it. Now I wish I had, especially with resale in mind. Attic storage gets way more attention than fancy finishes, every time. The stuff you think is “luxury” just doesn’t always translate. If I could do it over, I’d focus more on flexible spaces and less on tech upgrades.
Funny how the things you think are “must-haves” at the time end up being the stuff you barely notice later. I skipped a future bath rough-in too, and yeah, there are days I wish I’d just spent the extra couple hundred bucks. But honestly, who can predict what’ll matter in ten years? Sometimes I wonder if we overthink it all—like, is it better to have every possible option, or just make the most of what you’ve got? I guess there’s no perfect answer, but it’s reassuring to know we’re all second-guessing these choices.
