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Make Your Basement Remodeling Ideas Come True
Sat 18 Nov 2006 - 07:25
Make Your Basement Remodeling Ideas Come True
By Milos Pesic
One of the most neglected part or room of the house is the basement. It's a wonder how often homeowners forget to check how their basements are doing. It wouldn't be nice if the whole house --- the main floor and the upstairs rooms are all renovated, minus the basement, right? It doesn't mean that because it's just a room less used and visited, then you wouldn't plan of remodeling it. It would even prompt or require you to think of renovating or redesigning it, because most basements are not well cleaned or properly taken cared of. Why? It's not because you don't have any good basement remodeling ideas in mind, it's just that most often than not, you forget about that special room under your house.
If you feel that it's going to be a huge headache because it's like starting from scratch, well think again. There are so many books, magazines, websites, software, etc., that offer beautiful basement remodeling ideas, plus, you have you and your family's creative minds to rely on as well. It's just a matter of putting this into real action.
Before you start pouring out your many wonderful basement remodeling ideas, why not go down to your basement first, check on its status --- lights, plumbing, wires, floor, ceiling, wall, things, and pests. Once you do this, you will get an idea on what you need to do first. If for example, there's so much mildew or rust or intertwining circuits, then ask the help of a good basement contractor or basement maintenance services, so that they can do something about the mess downstairs. After doing the repairs and maintenance, you can now check on the space availability of your basement, so that you can prepare a lay-out of what you want to make of it. Just know that your basement is not just for storage, it's actually there to give you an extra space or room for other uses that you may need.
There are so many basement remodeling ideas everywhere --- showing you after-remodeled basement images and pictures, or what basements can be made or turned into, etc., but what you must also note is that your basement design must be a part of your family's lifestyle and activities. You don't want to transform your basement into a gym, when nobody in your family exercises or does fitness regimen. Nor will you plan of making it into a party place --- mini bar and game tables if you don't even hold parties at home. Think of basement remodeling ideas that are apt to you and your family; like if both are working parents then add an office space or study, if there are playful kids then add a mini-play area, if there are teens and young adults then add a home theater or entertainment center, etc.
Sharing basement remodeling ideas with your family would be fun, so start brainstorming now, and let your family's basement remodeling ideas become a reality.
Milos Pesic is an expert in the field of Remodeling and runs a highly popular and comprehensive Home Remodeling web site. For more articles and resources on Home Remodeling related topics, Remodeling Contractors, Home Remodeling Loans, Remodeling Ideas and much more visit his site at:
=>http://remodeling.need-to-know.net/
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