SHOULD I REMODEL MY BASEMENT? – RENOVCO

Are you looking for extra space in your home and you cannot find any? Well, look no further. If you have a basement that is exactly what you need to use. How? You may ask. It is time to change how you think about your basement at home. This is usually an abandoned, less attended to space for most families. They only go there when they need some old items stored therein. In modern thinking, a basement is a useful part of any property if you do some remodeling. There are TOP ways & reasons to make good use of your basement no matter the size. Here is how.

1. Use some space as a toy room

Toys are essential in children’s development. It is possible to have a bunch of them in the house that you find them almost everywhere. Instead of complaining and doing nothing about it, you need to use your basement. Make your children a place where they can find their toys and leave them there after playing.

2. Teenagers will love the basement

Teenagers love the company. They will come home with friends and require some privacy to enjoy their time. If they feel the house is a little restrictive, then they will go outdoors where you may not have your eyes on them all the time. The basement will come to your rescue. Buy some furniture, clean the place and let your teenagers play games and interact without leaving the house.

3. Use the basement for watching TV with friends

In as much as your children will enjoy the basement, you can also have the same fun only that you will be engaging in different activities. Buy a good TV set, set it up and enjoy gaming and watching TV without unnecessary interruptions.

4. Work from home efficiently

Today, people do not have to get-go
to work to get things done. Many people are working from home nowadays, running their business without the need for office space. What you should do is create a sizable office in the basement. Get a professional to it for you. The soundproofing material will provide you a quiet time when on the job. This way, you are able to concentrate without destructions from upstairs or around the neighborhood.

5. No more gym trips

When you love working out, it means you have to wake up on time and get to the gym, which can be far. It can be frustrating especially when you do not have much time to drive and exercise without being late for work. Save yourself the trouble and install gym equipment in your basement. Have a home gym that your friends and family can find useful. It will not only be convenient but also save you time and money in the end. Gym membership fees will no longer be a problem if you are a tight budget.

6. Room for guests and relatives

It is always important that you treat your guests well. If the guest room is not enough for the number of visitors you have, there is space in the basement. Clean the area and make extra bedrooms so that every guest at your home is comfortable. The fact that you give people their own space to enjoy when they visit means you trust and appreciate them. You will not be bothered about how long your relatives will be around. The summer holidays will be fun as you enjoy family and friends time. Do not wait until you have people over to start preparing space for them. It can be hectic and the room will not be as fresh. The last thing you need is worsening your guests’ allergies or them leaving your home with colds. Do it in advance that is, now.

Now that you know how much value your basement has to offer, you have no excuse for failing to use it fully. Keep your home safer with children’s toys in one place, offer privacy for your teenagers, guests and yourself, save on hotel bills for visitors, work and exercise from home by utilizing your basement in the above ways. Remember, it is easy to remodel your basement as long as you know what to do. Seek professional help at Renovco if you should such as when making a home office in the basement. Feel free to call us at 613-727-7070 or to send us an email at info@renovco.com.