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March 17th, 2010 |

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Harrisburg Basement Remodeling Tips

owners is the best kept secret in the expansion of space. Before saying "Nothing", consider these facts:

Finishing the basement is a simple and cost effective alternative to adding square footage to a house. In fact, the cost of finishing your basement, with all or most of the same features [the skylights are the only exception] you get with a new "built-up or "built-out, moreover, is about 25%! The key is to stop thinking of remodeling the space as a" floor "and reconsider as an addition. This is exactly what you get if you apply these tips.

Since basements are surrounded by land that remains a relatively constant temperature year round, they are naturally cooler in summer than the rooms above the ground. In winter, the reverse is true. Foundations Dense masonry keep quiet, too, making them ideal for most functions to add to their homes: a playroom for children, an office home, an exercise area, a large custom shower, sauna, guest room or just a place to unwind and shoot some pool, darts, ping-pong play. The end of a dark basement is ideal for home theater. A kitchenette or wet bar adds a nice touch, let alone practice.

Do you have teenagers? Not yet? Well, if you do, there is another significant benefits that could prove invaluable. You can convert your basement space as they can "hang" with their friends rather than "who knows where." It is a good way keep control over what they do.

As the work is generally done in a non-transition zone with its own entrance, the Contractor and his crew can save a lot of occupants hassle that goes with remodeling other parts of the house.

To be sure, the stakes basements Current - small windows, low ceilings, structural columns. But with the right budget, all can be overcome, or transformed into assets. And unlike other existing spaces, defects in basements are obvious, so you will not have to budget for surprises.

Best the whole structure is already there: four walls, floor and ceiling, all paid. What owner would not want to hear that the work is 30 percent completed before the contractor even picks up a hammer?

TIPS FOR THE DESIGN DOWN UNDER

* Optimize the window area, for emergency evacuation and the day maximum. Most building codes require every room to have two output channels [NOTE: A Window is considered as a means of egress, but only if the bottom of this window is not greater than 54 "from finished floor]. Keep the floor plan" open "; This will make the place brighter, and reduce your overall project cost. funnels into the daylight as much as possible. Existing wells windows can be dug deeper, so that larger windows and lower can be installed. This remains true even if the cut through solid walls poured concrete foundation is necessary. There's a company [ 'Bilco'] which introduced a product called "Scapewel. It is a large window well system rigid foam structure. Terraced steps scoop of natural light and offer easy escape. The steps can be enhanced with potted plants. We prefer to build our own windows wells from scratch for a more finished consistent.

* Do not be stingy with artificial lighting, a basement should be lit more heavily than over the areas of quality, especially if it is used as a playroom for children.

* Replace the existing door on the main floor of the stairs in the basement with a French door. Not only more light reaches the basement, but since you can now see through the door, walked upstairs, he Just eliminate the risk of swinging open the door to someone face! Another advantage: when children forget to turn off the lights, who never, ever happens, you'll know right away! If the house is only a story, "Tunnel" the sunlight from the roof of the stairwell through a "tube skylight, available from 5 or 6 other manufacturer at very reasonable prices.

* Access to Nature is an underestimated resource. Replace existing door with a set of French doors connecting to the backyard, [it is usually There you will find the lowest mark height] even if this means re-cut through walls of solid concrete foundation. Imagine this: If your new doors are facing south, you'll love the winter when the sun is at its lowest and therefore "absorb" your entire basement! Click here to see an example.

* Ducts and plumbing may need to be relocated along walls or beams, where head room is not so critical. Leave high ceilings in the center of rooms. Along the walls where the ceiling is too low, a carpenter can install custom built-ins [cabinets or racks]. It is also the ideal place to locate the cupboards. Design the room so that the posts or columns are hidden in walls, removing one or two is certainly possible and in most cases desirable.

* Use horizontal design elements to emphasize the width and length of the room rather than his lack high. Set tiles diagonally to make the room feel larger.

* Slightly shorter doors [and jambs] by one or two inches; Ceiling will appear higher and you will feel bigger! [Do not try this if you are 6 '6 "or larger!] You can also use more Small molding - for example, a 1 "x 2" base [rather than the usual 3 1 / 2 "] to make walls seem larger.

* Interlocking is acceptable, but "Mexican" are first choice if you want low maintenance and durability. Unlike carpet, ceramic tile does not hold moisture. Remember, you are still underground and below ground [s], accidents, like a dishwasher clogged machine wash, bath, toilet, or another game can and will happen. Children will spill drinks. With tiles, all you do is get the mop out! If you have carpeting, use area rugs. Rugs also help define different areas. When they are wet or dirty, you just drive to the up and send them to clean! Voil

* Include a new separate heating zone with its own thermostat.

* Hang the picture slightly lower than you would on the other floors. * A full bath booster used to be an option, it is now considered a must. In fact, many of our clients opt for a custom shower with some of the following options: built-in seat, steam walk-in, several heads. Saunas are also increasing in popularity.

Visit: Finishing Basement Company for more basement, transforming ideas and advice

About the Author

Ed case is the Owner of The Basement Remodeling Company in Harrisburg PA. Ed is a basement remodeling specialist with several hundred basement conversions completed since 1992. Ed is also specializes in 3-D cad basement design work.

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