The basement apartment is not a new concept, but it is one that has really taken on a new life in recent years. Many homeowners in their 40s are converting the basement to an apartment for their aging parents or grandparents, or to allow an adult child to move back home while maintaining some […]
Keep These Things in Mind When Remodeling Your Basement
Congratulations on finally deciding to remodel your basement! If you have left this space of your home unused for quite some time, you will be thrilled with your decision to add more usable space to your home! Here are 7 things to keep in mind when remodeling your basement: Keep Your Basement Dry: Before […]
What Type of Door Material Do You Want for Your Walkout Basement?
A basement is considered prime space in the home these days because it presents different conversion options. A home with a walkout basement is even more valuable. This type is different from traditional basement in that it has a slope that exposes a section of the basement towards the back of the home. The […]
Keep Your Basement Dry with These Great Tips
Moisture in a basement can the atmosphere cold and uncomfortable and give it an unpleasant smell. An even more problematic issue if the danger posed by the presence of moisture. It creates the environment for the growth of mold, which can lead to health issues. The problem can be difficult to tackle as there […]
The Importance of Keeping Your Pipes from Freezing
The northeast has seen a good amount of freezing temperatures already this winter. 2018 definitely came in with a bang! Winterizing your home each year can help in lowering maintenance costs, since you will end up dealing with fewer repairs. One of the items that should be on your checklist for every winter is […]
Carefully Plan the Patio for Your Walkout Basement
Living in the below ground level of a home can pose a safety challenge that you would not have with other parts of the structure. This why the ability to escape the basement is required under building codes. This is easy to achieve if your lot has land that slopes away from the house, […]
Basement Lighting Trends that We Expect to Continue Throughout 2018
Lighting the basement takes a lot of deliberate planning. You also have to take the particular part of the basement into consideration because walls, decor, and lighting from other rooms may interrupt the flow of light from area to area. Today we wanted to take a moment to share some basement lighting trends that […]
6 Basement Remodeling Tips to Consider before Starting Your Project
When you remodel any part of your home, you must give the project every possible chance for success. You should not only have an adequate budget, you should understand some of the issues that are unique to this space. Otherwise you could see a few setbacks that you are unprepared to deal with. The […]
Potential Causes of Your Pesky Basement Leaks
Everyone has water seeping into their basement at some point in time, so we do not want you to be too concerned if you happen to see water in yours. That water doesn’t mean that your house is going to collapse or that you are doomed for a lifetime of water damage. Here are […]
6 Reasons to Finish Your Basement
Your basement has much more than just extra space to be used as storage for holiday and seasonal items. It also has the ability to increase your home’s value if it is finished properly. If you haven’t considered the fact that your home could be worth more after remodeling your basement to create additional […]
