Get more square footage out of your home
Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can
Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can
When you live in a home for many years, basements frequently become forgotten spaces for things no longer used. Hme renovation ideas for basements are everywhere, but have you been putting it off because you
If you are lucky enough to have a basement on your home, don’t leave that space as a place to toss junk! That square footage is a game room, office space, guest bedroom, exercise room,
Time for an addition! So many of us are working from home, home-schooling, and just spending a considerable amount of time at home. What would make your home a happier place? Since the movie theaters
When improving your home, don’t forget the basement. There is a lot of square footage, just begging to be made livable. Any water issues can be remedied by a competent contractor, and then it’s “off
Transform your dreary, unfinished basement into a space everyone can enjoy. Even a mostly below grade basement can be brightened up with window wells. These nifty constructions allow you to have windows installed with a
Many homes have an unfinished or partially finished basement that ends up just being a messy storehouse for household and sports items not in use. But you paid for that space when you bought the
So many homes have an unfinished, or partially finished basement. As the fall and winter months close in, we all could use a little more room; why not make this the year you have your
One great reason that comes to mind this time of year (our hot weather months), is that basements are spectacularly cool, compared to the rest of the house! You don’t even have to turn on
Turning it into . . . whatever you want! Everyone with an unfinished basement is annoyed every time they think about that wasted square footage that is not pulling it’s own weight for those property
Refurbish the basement; most basements are plain, dark, unused spaces, not very pleasant to spend time in. Make that square footage work for you; create an entertainment area for your guests. Add a beautiful bar
Do you have an unappreciated and underused basement? Everyone can use more room; make that basement work for it’s living. Depending on your needs, you can have it turned into: A home theater – awesome!
Many basements have at least got drywall up and some lighting, but oftentimes that’s about it. So they end up being a dungeon for rarely-used stuff, only you do actually use that stuff and would
If your home is not up to what it could be, and you shudder at the idea of having workers sawing, painting and nailing for months at a time, consider remodeling on an incremental basis.
Basements can be dark, unpleasant spaces, but a thoughtful remodel can create an attractive space for both recreational activities and storage. Who couldn’t use more storage? Speaking of great ideas like organized storage (where you
So what can you do with that dark, junk-filled basement? You hate to waste the square footage using it as a place to toss stuff you don’t use very often, because you could really use
This photo displays a basement remodel by a Seattle firm, Ventana Construction. Their description of the project: “We’ve built our share of basements and this is one of our favorites. A West Seattle spec home
Materials include, but are not limited to carpet, tile, laminate and engineered wood. Selection of the best material must include the amount of traffic you expect and moisture. Basements are notorious for moisture problems. “Basement