It’s important to take care of your health, but it isn’t always easy to make it to the gym. That’s why many homeowners choose to build a gym in their basement. A basement is the perfect space to work out. There is a lot of space, it’s easy to regulate the temperature and you can…
Your home is likely one of your most valuable assets. So when it’s time to sell, you want to make sure you’re doing everything possible to add value. One often-overlooked way to do this is by finishing your basement. A finished basement can add a significant amount of value to your home. Wondering how you…
If you are like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about waterproofing your basement until there is a problem. And by then, it’s often too late. Water can damage your basement’s walls, floors, and foundation, costing you time and money to repair. But luckily, there are ways to prevent this damage from happening in the…
What is basement underpinning? Basement underpinning is a process that strengthens an existing foundation by reinforcing it. This can be done to make a basement more suitable for use by bringing it up to code, correcting any foundational issues that may be present, and to make sure that the foundation is strong enough to support additional weight.
More and more homeowners are spending money on basement renovations. It’s a great way to boost resale value and increase your home’s livable space. Instead of a dark and dingy storage area, suddenly you have a cozy and comfortable place for your family to spend time together. One of the most important design decisions for…
Finishing a basement is one of the most popular home renovation projects right now because it adds extra space to the home and can increase your home’s value when it comes time to put it on the market.
A small basement doesn’t mean you have to be limited in how you use it. Most homeowners tend to use a small basement for storage, but this often neglected space in your home no longer has to be a place where old skis and exercise equipment go to be…
It will take some research and inquiries on your side to find a good basement remodeling business in the Toronto region. Because the city is heavily inhabited and has the appropriate foundation and structural requirements for that basements need, and culturally is more inclusive in homes- there…
It can be challenging to design the lighting layout of your basement. Even if your basement is used as a walk-out and has many windows and doors, it is unlikely that it receives much natural daylight. As a result, it’s important to create a basement lighting strategy…
The process of finishing your basement differs significantly from that of renovating your home’s upper floors. Basement finishing errors occur because the atmosphere includes more moisture and humidity, causing water-related problems. Your basement also houses all of your home’s electrical components,…