Why Finish Your Basement?

When most people want more living space in their home, they usually think about adding on to their existing home. Many people forget that the basement is the perfect place to add living space to their home, and it is already partially completed. 

A basement remodeling project ranks right up there with kitchen and bathroom remodeling in terms of improving a home's resale value. The payback on the cost of the basement finishing project can range from 20% to 115%. This is only the case with a basement finished by professional. If the basement was finished by an unprofessional, potential buyers aren't going to be interested in fixing any mistakes that were made during the basement finishing project. 

A few advantages gained by finishing the basement:

• Basements are insulated by the earth, therefore they are cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. 
• Adding a children's playroom, office space, rec room, or family room to the basement can free up space in the rest of the home, which in turn leaves the possibility of expanding the kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or bedrooms. 
• If you do not currently have a family room, office space, or second bathroom, you can have one added in your basement. 
• Putting a children's play room, work out space, or entertainment room in the basement can cause the rest of the home to be quieter and more stress-free. 
• A sauna or whirlpool can also be added to the basement for you to have a quiet place to get away.