What’s in this guide?
Before You Begin: Planning
Planning a basement requires more thought than a bedroom or family room. Often there is damp to manage, and usually there is less natural light and more raw surfaces. But finishing a basement can open up a world of opportunity for use, from a home office to a play space for kids. It can be a home gym or an oasis for a special hobby
By carefully planning out the functions you desire, and then setting a budget, you can create the basement you want. We’ve got some tips and advice that can help make it easier.
Basement Ideas and Inspo
Before getting started ordering materials and scheduling the project, it’s important to get inspired and gather ideas, especially if you don’t live alone. Make sure you formulate the overall aesthetic and goals that you and your family want to achieve with the basement remodel. Getting on the same page for aesthetics and budget is essential for a successful remodeling project.
Basement Materials
Selecting the right materials for your basement remodel is essential for making sure your basement stays dry and your budget stays healthy. We want your project to be low-stress and realistic. Material selection determines whether or not your completed basement performs well. They also help achieve your desired aesthetic.
Basement How-To
From dealing with moisture to framing walls and installing a ceiling and flooring, we’ve got how-tos that can help get you on the path to a basement you want. And if you want to put in a basement bathroom, learn how to install a toilet with the ejection pump systems, build a custom shower, and more.
Basement Videos
Watch our series of how-to videos on basement remodeling. From digging to create more ceiling height to framing a basement and installing an ejection pump for a basement bathroom to installing a toilet, we’ve got step-by-step videos that can help you achieve the basement you want.
DIY or Ask a Pro
Even with the best preparation, basement remodeling can be overwhelming. Unexpected delays, budget shifts, and design compromises can quickly derail your plans. That is when it’s time to call in a professional. A qualified residential remodeling contractor can bring structure to chaos by offering expertise and practical solutions when things don’t go as expected.
We have experience handling structural surprises behind old walls, damp and cracks, and design elements that don’t always work out as planned.
