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I want to make my house bigger, add a bathroom, kitchenette and separate entrance. It does not matter to me if it is on the 2nd floor or on the first.
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Basement Improvement Project
A basement renovation is one of the more creative home remodel projects that you can undertake. You have a wide open space that's open to all kinds of uses and design possibilities. In fact, if you have the space, you can even portion off your basement into separate living spaces, like a guest bedroom, a children's study room or play area, home gym and even a home office. With the right partitions, some basement painting, replacing windows with larger ones, installing appropriate flooring and voila! You have new space beneath your home!
Before you begin work on your basement renovation, there are a number of steps that are necessary for finishing a basement. Your basement remodel has to begin with water proofing. Sub floors have to be installed, before you place any floor coverings. If there is any sign of peeling paint, moisture under carpets or musty odors, you may likely have a moisture problem that has to be fixed before your basement renovation. Once this is taken care of, you will need to install special lighting and plumbing fixtures to take care of extra needs. For instance, if you intend to have a basement bathroom remodel, you will need to make arrangements for plumbing systems to be in place.
When the basic infrastructure for your basement remodel is in place, you can go ahead with design plans for your new space. The only rule when it comes to basement painting is that colors should be light and brighten the area. As for basement lighting, there are ceiling recessed lights that brighten up the area without acting as an obstruction or confining the space in any way, and these are perfect for basements. You might also need special basement lighting in sections of the new finished basement, like the kid's study room and home office. A basement remodel can be an immensely satisfying experience from a creative point of view. With some intensive planning, you can have a finished basement that the entire family can enjoy.