Remodeling your Basement
17 November 2006
It's been a while, but you have been promising to renovate your basement and now is the time. When most people are buying their house, they tour the basement and talk about grand plans to add this or create that with the space. But after the laundry room is set up, many abandon the idea. Now, you can remodel the basement and give yourself the extra room you need to expand without breaking the bank. A basement remodel is usually a third the cost of a remodeling job on first floors and above. A basement can mean more than just an extra bedroom or a playroom for the kids. It could be an art studio, a home office, a sewing room, a home theater, or… if you plan it right, you might be able to add a few of these options.
Before you call a contractor to help with the remodeling phase, sit down and plan out how you want to use the space. Think about what you need versus what you want. Consider that you may be losing some of your current storage space with this renovation. Go over your budget, too. It will affect your plan. Adding a bathroom to a basement can be very expensive, so working it out in the planning and budgeting phase means a lot.
Remodeling the basement might be the time to experiment. Many homes conform to the houses architecture on the main floors, be in traditional or country or modern. However, the basement is usually considered very separate from the rest of the house. It could be your chance to make a classical Art Deco escape or to try out some new wall textures or faux painting ideas. Try whatever you want in your new basement - even if it doesn't work out, you can always change it and not as many people will see it while you re-work it.
Once your new basement plans are in place, you can post your basement renovation project on the Construction Deal website. It's a free resource for you to find a quality basement remodeling company in your area. It beats choosing contractors at random from the yellow pages.
