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Basement Remodeling Ideas
by
Jack Corcoran
Basement remodeling is just plain fun. For most people, the basement of the
house is merely a place used for storage. The washer and dryer might be down
there, but otherwise it's a place that doesn't really get used all that much.
And in some cases, the basement represents a lot of square footage - that's a
lot of space just going to waste. But after a basement remodeling, that space
will be put to good use.
Basement remodeling is a broad term that can include a variety of possibilities.
However, before you embark on any work in your basement, you will need to have
it checked for stability and dampness. If you want an extra bedroom in the
basement it has to have proper egress, which means a way out in case of fire or
other emergency. You will also have to take into consideration the plumbing
lines to see if you would need a sewer ejector pump.
A lot of families have a basement that is just one big room with drab cement
walls and poor lighting. That's all going to change now. Here are some
possibilities that you might consider for your basement remodeling:
Family room
This is probably the most common project for a basement. Depending on the space
available, you could have a pool table down there, or a ping pong table (or
both). The whole room can be finished with drywall, painted, carpeted, and
perhaps even a tray ceiling to hide the floor joists from view. When that is
complete, you will find that the family room is the favorite room in the house.
Home gym
Why continue to pay a monthly membership to a gym when you can work out at home?
For most people, the biggest issue is where to put the exercise equipment. The
garage doesn't have enough space (or you might not have a garage) and you don't
want a treadmill sitting in your living room on a permanent basis. With a
basement remodeling, you have your workout site just a few steps away! You can
mount a television on the wall for entertainment, and install a water cooler to
stay hydrated. And the nice thing about basements is that they are naturally
cool - perfect for exercise.
Home office
Sometimes a spare bedroom is used as an office, but that doesn't always offer
adequate space. And maybe all of your bedrooms are already being used. Some
people convert their basement to not only a home office, but they run their
whole company from there. Everything you need to work can be there - phones,
fax, internet, etc. And since the space will be used for business, it may be tax
deductible (consult your tax advisor for details).
Home theater
This is quickly becoming a very popular type of basement remodeling project.
With the cost of large-screen televisions continuing to come down, home theaters
are becoming very affordable. The basement provides a perfect location. Just put
the big screen at one end of the room, and a couch or some comfortable chairs
facing it, and a snack bar at the back with a microwave for popcorn and a fridge
for cold drinks. And no home theater would be complete without surround sound
speakers! You'll want to have movie night every night.
So, good luck in deciding what to do with your basement.
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