tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post8133463289568055548..comments2023-10-12T05:07:31.097-07:00Comments on It's all about my Ryan, home: Time to re-visit some ideasSgt.Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06908060926056178459noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-52524353842955026232014-01-08T09:11:15.762-08:002014-01-08T09:11:15.762-08:00All good information. I have been reading through...All good information. I have been reading through your entire process and am learning some things. I don't know that I'll do a blog though. I have signed a contract and still finalizing things. i've kept good notes and hoping the PM will be amenable to doing some of these things on the side. The costs are mounting and I just don't want to raise it any higher. <br /><br />Thanks so much for an informative and useful blogAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09547586015985634102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-70996144363969234932013-10-08T07:13:40.998-07:002013-10-08T07:13:40.998-07:00All good suggestions.. and before I started the bu...All good suggestions.. and before I started the build process I read many blogs. I came away with the belief that we could get some minor changes done in the process to make it 'ours'. Unfortunately, our PM, whilst amazing, was straight by the book. We could not even get the toilet roll holders stopped from being installed since we did not want them. <br /><br />I work in networking and would have wired the entire house with data cabling for free but was not allowed. Had to pay someone a bucket load of money to run a cable. <br /><br />The end result is that every request was a no.. reading many blogs I see that some are able to get changes done and some get a no to everything. Probably the biggest disappointment was that we wanted to install a dog door in the wall.. seeing the area with no dryway, no siding and knowing I could fit this in 10 minutes and knowing I could not was disappointing. We have to wait for closing and then cut into the drywall and siding. <br /><br />I would urge anyone starting this process to ask the PM if any changes can be done.. if you are able to do anything yourself.. are you able to add a few more nails to the floor, can you pay to get proper topsoil added before the sod etc.. if the answer is a firm no way to anything, I would reconsider if building is worth it.<br />Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811794106991770380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-21176024746809897072012-08-28T17:27:05.359-07:002012-08-28T17:27:05.359-07:00Thanks for the summary list! All great ideas!Thanks for the summary list! All great ideas!Brian R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16126419201424696083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-46861585306280524432012-06-08T05:00:42.205-07:002012-06-08T05:00:42.205-07:00Adding a pipe (rigid or flexible) between the atti...Adding a pipe (rigid or flexible) between the attic and basement is not new. A friend who built a Ryan home 6 years ago explained the idea to me. It seems it has everything to do with your specific PM. I don't know why they get their panties in a bunch except for one thing. A big goal for PM's is to pass code inspections. If you install a pipe but don't cap it, it's a code violation.<br />So try explaining to him exactly what you want to do, how you will do it, talk about making sure you will ensure code is not violated, and then provide evidence that "all the kids are doing it".<br />good luckSgt.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908060926056178459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-47295651202463690662012-06-07T21:38:30.837-07:002012-06-07T21:38:30.837-07:00My fiance is an electrician and asked our PM about...My fiance is an electrician and asked our PM about running a 2inch peice of PVC from basement to the attic so he could do future flood lights, soffit cans and soffit outlets.... Our PM pretty much said no way! How were you able to do all of this electrical work, was it when your home was completed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-48571183579771914822012-05-07T16:49:11.994-07:002012-05-07T16:49:11.994-07:00Sounds like great advice...ThanksSounds like great advice...ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-8342905736087363682012-05-01T16:14:12.226-07:002012-05-01T16:14:12.226-07:00Ill put something together to make it clear Ill ha...Ill put something together to make it clear Ill have to take a bunch of pics to have it make sense. First step will be the kitchen kick plate for us.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860646562578289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-62298879552901977832012-04-30T15:02:18.541-07:002012-04-30T15:02:18.541-07:00http://ringshouse.blogspot.com/http://ringshouse.blogspot.com/JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234902719659675588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-63175697847492175972012-04-29T21:01:34.193-07:002012-04-29T21:01:34.193-07:00I am interested in understanding more about the ce...I am interested in understanding more about the central vac install. Is that something you will post about on your blog?Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386807936042986024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-68318383040628973382012-04-29T14:12:00.454-07:002012-04-29T14:12:00.454-07:00damn, you are right. That extra 2' of drivewa...damn, you are right. That extra 2' of driveway on both sides is HUGE. That little extra is something my wife and I constantly remark on. It makes getting in and out of a vehicle without stepping in grass possible.Sgt.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908060926056178459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-79764144604786907712012-04-28T15:53:44.115-07:002012-04-28T15:53:44.115-07:00A couple of goodies we threw in
- 6" higher ...A couple of goodies we threw in<br /><br />- 6" higher master closet shelf run to help make space for a 2nd lower course of shelving <br /><br />- 20' wide driveway<br /><br />- outlet in garage, inside of master closet (for ironing) & laundry room (we almost got just a single receptacle for the washer only, couldnt even put in a carbon detector if we hadnt spoken up)<br /><br />- watch the placement of your exterior outlets which are left up to the electricians, just like the hose bibs<br /><br />- ravenna builders we got an experts recommendation on how to install your own central vac after closing, its only mildly complex but completely doable for $1k if youre handy.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860646562578289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-22258588593627577212012-04-28T13:52:55.115-07:002012-04-28T13:52:55.115-07:00Good ones Sgt.Rich, WJ, and CMM!
Sgt.Rich you lef...Good ones Sgt.Rich, WJ, and CMM!<br /><br />Sgt.Rich you left off your extra 2' concrete on either side of the driveway. I thought this was awesome!<br /><br />I was thinking last night that it might be good to have an open Wiki page for all the things people have thought of and that are spread out on all the blog posts. Wondered what you all thought about that?Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386807936042986024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-89133333384752211752012-04-28T13:51:17.413-07:002012-04-28T13:51:17.413-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386807936042986024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-60799156055908565802012-04-28T08:47:38.598-07:002012-04-28T08:47:38.598-07:00I have a good one! Seriously consider the placemen...I have a good one! Seriously consider the placement of your fireplace. If you put it on the back wall, it will jut out and take up patio space.CMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505532298336603448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5804667206326517483.post-59181224685264380922012-04-28T08:05:05.041-07:002012-04-28T08:05:05.041-07:00Super helpful. I'm new to this process but do ...Super helpful. I'm new to this process but do have a few to add:<br /><br />- Overall, if you want something different than what RH is offering ASK. They are not custom-built houses, but non-standard changes do happen on things big and small. Sometimes RH says no and often it may cost you a few extra $$ but it does happen. (This goes for flooring and guardian too)<br />- On the kitchen island, depending on your model, you may be able to move the island over and extend the countertop to give your family additional seating in the kitchen. Costs a little extra, but definitely something I wanted.<br />- On the lighting, in addition to what the switches control - also think about furniture placement, etc. Don't let RH put a morning room switch in the middle of a wall where you may later want to put a large china cabinet. <br /><br />Looking forward to reading everyone else's ideas and tips too!WJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606362520829272746noreply@blogger.com