Remodeling an unfinished basement can be an overwhelming task for many homeowners. Every aspect of the space, from drywall to plumbing, must be considered.
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However, there are several compelling reasons to consider remodeling your basement.
Increase your home’s value
One of the most effective ways to increase a home’s value is to add to the square footage. The easiest way to increase square footage is to finish an unfinished but structurally sound space.
In most homes, an unfinished basement is the only such space available. It also allows you to add another full bathroom in the house, which many people look for when buying a new home.
Add more living space
No matter how large of a home you buy, most people eventually feel like it is not quite enough space. Imagine if you had an extra bedroom sitting empty and unused. While this seems inconceivable to most home owners, leaving a basement unfinished is a similar waste of space.
Remodeling your unfinished basement allows you to use every square inch of your home.
Customize your home
Finished basements can be incredibly versatile. They can function as a den, a spare bedroom, a roomy playroom, or even all of these if the basement is large.
Many homeowners add a second kitchen and make their basement an entirely functional living space, which adds immensely to a home’s value. An unfinished basement can be transformed into any type of space that will add to your quality of life.
Save on energy
An unfinished basement may actually be adding to your electric bills. Unfinished basements are often poorly insulated or have inefficient features such as old, leaky windows.
Finishing this space may actually lower the total cost to heat and cool your home while reducing problems such as mold growth that arise from moisture.
Add storage space
Storage is an issue for many modern people. Some deal with storage needs by renting a storage unit, and others fill their closets and garages with these belongings. There is no need to deal with clutter in your main living areas when you can simply remodel an unfinished basement to include storage space.
A finished basement offers dry, temperature-controlled storage that is easily accessible, allowing you to use your closets and garage for their intended purposes.
This investment will pay off immensely in both an increased home value and increased space. Finishing a basement is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve one’s home.
Informational credit to Patriot Construction.
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