Summer Project: Finish Your Basement

Thinking about a home project for this summer? Finishing your basement could be just what you’re looking for. A finished basement can add square footage and space to your home, increase your homes value, and provide a place to hangout during those scorching summer months.

Here are a few tips on how to update or finish your basement this summer:

• First thing you need to do is set a budget and prioritize your wants and needs for the project. This space can be turned into an additional living space, game room, home gym, guest suite, playroom, or just additional bedroom and bathroom space for your families needs… the options are endless!

• Find the light! Focus your updates around windows and add in recess lighting in the ceiling to brighten up the space and make the space feel bigger.

• Choose sensible flooring and paint options for the space. Because you’re in the basement you should try to keep things light and neutral. Cork or luxury vinyl are great options for this space.

• Water proof the area. Basements are more prone to flooding, water damage and mold so it’s important to take a few measures to make sure this space is water proofed. You can do this by adding in insulation, waterproof coat the walls, and add sump pump.

• Add in a gas fireplace. Not only will this make the space feel less like a basement and more like a part of the house, it can add warmth to a sometimes very cold area.

I hope these tips help you get a few ideas on how to start your basement project!