Access to plumbing
One of the most overlooked aspects of home planning is access to plumbing. Many homes today lack easy and built in access to plumbing, which results in future problems when the pipes need to be repaired. Homes without built in access to plumbing usually suffer from added repair costs because certain parts of the wall have to be torn down in order to gain access to the pipes, and have to be rebuilt when everything’s done. So save on future hassle by having plumbing access panels which give you access to cut-off valves. Plumbing access panels are not expensive, and cost from $30 below. You can conceal them behind cabinets or inside closets. You should coordinate well with your builder so that the access panels match where the cut off valves are.