An unfinished basement won’t add much to your home’s value and may even detract from it. On the other hand, a fully finished and remodeled one is a very attractive addition for potential buyers, especially if designed to be easily modified. More living spaces. Need a guest room, a ...
We live in a under 1300 sq foot house (we also have a livable basement… or at least we will once we finish it! Right now it’s 1/2 ripped apart from repair work we had to do and is under construction) with our 2 adults, 4 kids and a dog. We also homeschool, which seems to...
I don’t mean to sound harsh, especially since it’s clear you’re really trying. But consider this: If a child was clutching an armful of toys in a room with another child who had nothing, what would you think if the first child said, “I want all of my stuff and I don’t car...
In addition to gaseous water, there is the dreaded liquid water, which is the key to moisture resistance. With strong remind you: when making a basement, you must take into account the construction waterproof process and materials, engineering hydrogeology, building settlement and other dimensions, ...
Livable attics (if the area has at least seven feet of clearance) Areas that don’t usually count: Dens Garages Pool houses Porches Patios or courtyards Unfinished basements* *Keep in mind: A basement must meet specific criteria to add it to a home’s total square footage — it must be...
There aren't official laws for how to calculate the square feet of a house, so it's smart to investigate and in some cases, even calculate it yourself. Here's how.
Plan to spend $40 to $75 per square foot on finishing your basement. For example, if your unfinished basement contains 800 square feet, your budget would range from $32,000 to $60,000. Shop carefully for quality supplies and skilled labor and make your basement as beautiful as possible wi...
Yes. I need to get back to this project and keep working until the space is clear. But I worked for an hour and made progress, not a bigger mess. Next time I can work on it for an hour, I’ll make more progress. Eventually, I’ll be done. ...
If you have been following me over the past few months, you’ll remember that we moved into an apartment in the basement of my parent’s home back in May. Some of you have gone through the whole thing with me… The reasons why we decided to make the move ...
Garages, attics and unfinished basements are not generally counted as usable square footage. Be aware, however, norms are more locally specific so that may not be the case for you. Also keep in mind that neutral layouts are more appealing to home buyers than unusual layouts. ...