In the past weeks or months of closure, have you noticed that your family has a real need for more room separation? Or have you noticed that it is high time to get your basement in optimal condition so that you can use it as a home office or other helpful zone? If so, you undoubtedly want to work on it as soon as possible. Refreshing this part of your property is a good job in summer and can help you make the most of the space and even add value to your home.
Here are some tips you should follow when you are ready to start the project.
Develop your goals and develop an attack plan
Your first step should be to understand what you want to achieve with your basement setup. Would you like to use it as an additional bedroom, for example, so that your children can have their own rooms, or as a guest room? Or is it used as an additional living room or play area or as an office or storage area or as a mixture of things? Once you are clear about how the basement should work for you, you can make other decisions about it. It is also worthwhile for the project to develop an attack plan. Scheduling tasks and working out the order to get everything done helps you stay on top of things, and makes it easier to know which contractors need to be hired and in what order if you need outside support. You also know when to have certain materials on hand.
Filter
If your household is like most at the moment, your basement is likely to be used as a storage area and not much else. The problem with this is that all the "stuff" is adding up and you will soon be in a crowded area where you can't even move. One of the first tasks in your basement is to go through the items in there. See what you can say goodbye to and what has to stay. By eliminating interference, you have more space to transform the area into the desired zone, and the room feels larger. If necessary, bring your family or roommates together to go over things together. Make separate piles of what you keep, what you can sell or donate, and what you want to put in the trash.
Add more lights and sockets
Since they are located on the underside of a property, most basements have little or no outside lighting due to the lack of windows or skylights. Many cellars have not been used as storage space so far, so they do not have many sockets. To make the zone more functional, you will probably need to add these components. Depending on your home's decor, you may be able to hire a contractor to install one or more windows in your basement, or possibly even a skylight. Otherwise, have an electrician or other qualified contractor install more lights and light switches so that you have enough lighting in the room to use it well.
Similarly, use the services of a professional to add additional sockets and associated sockets (e.g. Ethernet cables) if necessary. If your basement has enough lights, you can also research online how to turn a light into a socket. This way you can reconfigure electrical fittings instead of having to add new ones. You can save money if you can do this kind of work yourself, but make sure you do it safely.
solve problems
If you've never used your basement as a storage space, you've probably never looked closely at all the walls, floors, ceilings, corners and angles. Once you have removed unnecessary items, take an inventory. You will likely see many places where repairs and maintenance are required to make the space look optimal. For example, you may need to pull up and dispose of old, smelly carpets and take care of leaks, mold, mildew, and any issues that cause damp and associated odors and bacteria. Pay attention to pest infestation such as mice, rats or termites.
You may also need to patch holes in walls, repaint ceiling and walls, replace or repair windows, or add insulation to make the room more comfortable all year round. The best thing about building a basement is generally to decorate it. While this is fun and necessary, first follow the steps above so that you can have an area that is safe, attractive, and functional for years to come.
