Basement Renovation

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Basements are notorious for being the catch-all for storage items. But with a little imagination and planning, your basement could be used for recreational or relaxation purposes – while still providing adequate storage space.

When extra storage or living space is needed without making drastic structural changes to your home, a basement renovation might be your best option.

Some Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto homeowners even turn basement space into a rentable dwelling – increasing monthly household funds in addition to the real estate value of their home. Others find creative ways to free floor space for other purposes.

Making Good Use of Basement Space

Several renovation projects can be used to increase basement storage area as well as floor space. For instance, adding heavy-duty racks from the ceiling along one wall provides space for storage totes, rolled up carpet, camping gear, or a number of other things.

This keeps stored items highly visible, while freeing floor space for things such as a pool table, video game play area for the children, or a carpentry work station for dad.

Strung Christmas decorations and lights can be kept tangle-free and out of the way by winding them around empty electrical wire spools. Hang them on a length of ¾-inch diameter PVC pipe mounted between two exposed joists on the basement ceiling.

A large net or canvas hammock can be hung from large screw eyes across exposed joists, or along one wall. This would be the perfect place to hang bulky items that are not too heavy – such as sleeping bags, empty totes, empty plastic water containers, sports balls, or folding lawn chairs.

Creating a Storage Loft

A sizeable storage loft could be constructed along one wall of the basement. Stairs could be mounted at one end of the platform. Use 2 X 4s to build the frame and 4 X 4 posts to support the front; use 1/2 or 3/4-inch plywood to cover the top. The frame could be assembled using framing anchors, and the posts could be anchored to the floor using post base hardware for greater stability.

Hang modest-sized bins overhead from the ceiling. Double doors constructed on the front of the platform would afford hidden storage space underneath. This would provide the largest amount of storage space possible in one compact, easy to access area of the room.

A reliable contractor could have a project such as this completed in just one or two days, depending upon the size and complexity of design.

Other Options to Enhance Basement Usability

Besides storage, the basement is also the perfect choice for space as an extra bedroom, a fully equipped exercise room, or even apartment space to rent out.

What about a relaxing “spa area,” complete with Jacuzzi, dim-switch lighting, and a mini bar. Or a recreation area for the kids and their friends to hang out, or a craft room for Mom?

Acquire the services of a professional designer / renovation contractor with experience in basement renovation to help turn your renovation ideas into a welcomed reality.

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When most homeowners are considering a home improvement project, many times it is to add additional living space to the home. Many homeowners also have financial constraints when planning a remodeling project. A good solution is to consider a basement renovation.

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