Ceilings 101: High or Low

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

Whether you are building a new home or finishing an existing basement, ceiling height is an important consideration. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages of both high and low ceilings. We’ll also explore […]

Remodeling 101 – Why Remodel?

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

To remodel or not to remodel? This is the question. This important consideration depends on many factors including the current status of the home and its occupants as well as future plans. Perhaps your home […]

Increasing Resale Value Part III

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

A basement that has a warm, inviting atmosphere increases resale value of the home. Part I and part II of this series addressed the importance of making sure the basement is structurally sound and easy […]

Furnishing For Family

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

This post starts our new series about furnishing your basement for specific purposes. If your family plans to use the basement often, give special consideration to their needs and preferences. Furnishing your basement for family […]

Increasing Resale Value Part II

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

Part I of this series on increasing resale value of your home focused on the importance of ensuring that your basement complies with local regulations. It also mentioned that comfort, ease of access, and good […]

How to Design a Basement Office

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

This post, the fourth and final article in the series on interior design of basements, contains several tips for designing a basement office space. Have you ever wished that you had a quiet space all […]

The Multi-Purpose Basement

Posted By: Jessica Garrett

The current series of posts provides ideas for customizing your basement to fit various purposes. Last week’s post featured tips on customizing your basement for living. Entertainment areas were the focus of the first post. […]