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Home Option
Checklist
Your new home will come
with many standard features and you will have the opportunity to add more
optional features when you purchase it. Below, we have outlined some of
the most commonly requested options. Consider them carefully and ask your
dealer about them.
Energy Savings
____ Extra insulation for ceiling, walls and floors.
Ask your dealer if the home's insulation should be increased for your
climate.
____ Dual-glazed or double-paned windows.
____ Gas appliances in areas where natural gas
is available.
____ Wood stove.
____ Bonneville Power Administration's Super Good
Cents energy packages and rebates are available through some manufacturers
and utilities. Ask your dealer about them.
Exterior
____ Optional siding materials and treatments,
including dormers, window trim, etc.
____ Extended eaves.
____ Outside water faucets and electrical outlets.
Doors, windows and skylights
____ Many manufacturers offer a variety of door
and window styles and sizes. If you are interested in a bay window in
the living room, a skylight in the kitchen, or French doors off the dining
room, ask your dealer about available options.
Appliances
____ A larger water heater may be needed for big
families.
____ Dishwasher.
____ Built-in microwave oven.
____ Self-cleaning oven.
Wall treatments
____ Tape-and-texture dry wall construction.
____ Easy care vinyl wallpaper or wood paneling.
____ Accent molding.
Carpet and floor treatments
____ Carpet options.
____ Vinyl or hardwood flooring choices in the
entry, bathrooms and kitchen.
Bathrooms
____ Number of sinks.
____ Fixture options.
____ Shower and tub choices, including garden
tubs, combined tub/showers, etc.
Cabinetry
____ Solid hardwood cabinets, European style or
other selections.