Want surround sound or a hard wired internet network in your new house or the old house you are renovating? Do not forget to tell your contractor about it before the dry wall goes up. This is a seemingly easy job when there is no cover on the wall and all or the studs are in clear view. In contrast, this can be a very irritating and daunting task if the drywall is up and the work is finished. Most of my friends have put the network/speaker wire in themselves before drywall, but this is an easy task for your electrician if you choose not to do it yourself…just don’t forget to let everyone know your intentions. A few other things to think about in this stage of your new house/ renovation are plumbing, extra electrical outlets, lighting, extra ceiling fans..etc. It is good practice to get all the stuff in your wall that you can while it is easy, even if you will not use them for a year or two. The installation for these items is much more cost efficient (at least 50% less) before the drywall is up. One more note on this stage of your project, if you plan to hang cabinets anywhere in your house at a later date (office, laundry room, bedroom) put up some extra blocking between your studs to make your cabinet hanging easier. Note the area somewhere you will not forget, and when you go to hang your cabinets you will not have to wonder whether you are going to hit wood or not.

Hope this is helpful, as usual, if you have something to add please comment
Luke

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