Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can be turned into an entertainment space with kitchen, living room and bathroom. It works for overnight guests as well. For…
When you live in a home for many years, basements frequently become forgotten spaces for things no longer used. Hme renovation ideas for basements are everywhere, but have you been putting it off because you can’t decide what to have done? Basements are excellent spaces for everything from an entertainment space (think huge TV, bar,…
If you are lucky enough to have a basement on your home, don’t leave that space as a place to toss junk! That square footage is a game room, office space, guest bedroom, exercise room, or many other possibilities. We have upgraded Bellingham area home basements to include all the above, plus a new bathroom,…
Time for an addition! So many of us are working from home, home-schooling, and just spending a considerable amount of time at home. What would make your home a happier place? Since the movie theaters haven’t been open, a bigger TV, with a special room for movie-viewing would be awesome. Or how about that game…
When improving your home, don’t forget the basement. There is a lot of square footage, just begging to be made livable. Any water issues can be remedied by a competent contractor, and then it’s “off to the races” with whatever improvements you want! Basements are great places to put in an exercise room, a spare…
Transform your dreary, unfinished basement into a space everyone can enjoy. Even a mostly below grade basement can be brightened up with window wells. These nifty constructions allow you to have windows installed with a manufactured “well”, usually of sheet metal (but can be made of almost anything!) that is built out a couple of…
Many homes have an unfinished or partially finished basement that ends up just being a messy storehouse for household and sports items not in use. But you paid for that space when you bought the house – why not make full use of it? It can be turned into anything from a kids play area…
So many homes have an unfinished, or partially finished basement. As the fall and winter months close in, we all could use a little more room; why not make this the year you have your contractor over to help with ideas on how to make the most of that space? If you are concerned about…
One great reason that comes to mind this time of year (our hot weather months), is that basements are spectacularly cool, compared to the rest of the house! You don’t even have to turn on the A/C! So what can you do to make that space more inviting? It is unfortunately typical to find basements…
Turning it into . . . whatever you want! Everyone with an unfinished basement is annoyed every time they think about that wasted square footage that is not pulling it’s own weight for those property taxes we all have to pay. Not to mention they oftentimes end up as a general catch-all for things we…
Refurbish the basement; most basements are plain, dark, unused spaces, not very pleasant to spend time in. Make that square footage work for you; create an entertainment area for your guests. Add a beautiful bar area, seating, and just the right light fixtures and you will add character to your home. If you don’t already…
Do you have an unappreciated and underused basement? Everyone can use more room; make that basement work for it’s living. Depending on your needs, you can have it turned into: A home theater – awesome! You’ll be the envy of the neighborhood. Game room – Your kids will love this. Any guy in the family.…
Many basements have at least got drywall up and some lighting, but oftentimes that’s about it. So they end up being a dungeon for rarely-used stuff, only you do actually use that stuff and would really like to be able to find it when you want it, without having to spend an entire day searching.…
If your home is not up to what it could be, and you shudder at the idea of having workers sawing, painting and nailing for months at a time, consider remodeling on an incremental basis. It’s not only easier on your home life, but easier on your wallet as well, as you spread the costs…
Basements can be dark, unpleasant spaces, but a thoughtful remodel can create an attractive space for both recreational activities and storage. Who couldn’t use more storage? Speaking of great ideas like organized storage (where you can actually find what you’re looking for), what about adding either a full bath or a powder room in the…
So what can you do with that dark, junk-filled basement? You hate to waste the square footage using it as a place to toss stuff you don’t use very often, because you could really use a place to toss the kids when they are getting rambunctious – just kidding. No, really, the basement would make…
This photo displays a basement remodel by a Seattle firm, Ventana Construction. Their description of the project: “We’ve built our share of basements and this is one of our favorites. A West Seattle spec home had a completely unfinished basement/garage area. We walled off the space, installed new windows to match the configuration of ones…
Materials include, but are not limited to carpet, tile, laminate and engineered wood. Selection of the best material must include the amount of traffic you expect and moisture. Basements are notorious for moisture problems. “Basement Ideas – how to select the best flooring for your basement” is an excellent article that reviews the pros and cons of the…