Heated (Radiant) Floor

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• Dedicated Circuit

  A circuit serving one appliance only (e.g., range, dryer, microwave, EV charger). Required by code for many large or motor loads.

• Grade (Wood Flooring)

  NWFA appearance classifications (Clear, Select, #1/#2 Common) based on color variation, knots, and character — a look-and-cost choice, no…

• Thermostat

  The control that calls for heating/cooling. Programmable and smart models cut energy by matching conditioning to occupancy.

• Humidity-Sensing Fan

  An exhaust fan that switches on automatically when it detects moisture and runs until the air clears — protects the room when occupants f…

• Hand-Held Shower

  A showerhead on a flexible hose, often on a slide bar. Valuable for cleaning, bathing children/pets, and seated/accessible bathing.

• Integrated Sink Top

  A vanity top and sink molded as a single seamless piece (solid surface or cultured marble). Easy to clean with no rim or seam, common in…

• Half Bath / Powder Room

  A bathroom with only a toilet and sink, no bathing fixture. Adds resale value and is the smallest, lowest-cost bathroom to add.

• Jack-and-Jill Bath

  A bathroom shared between two bedrooms with a door from each. Saves space and cost versus two baths but requires careful fixture-zone pla…