BASEMENT REFINISHING
You have ideas running through your mind on what
you want to have and you are really excited about
the basement-refinishing project. Maybe, a bar, a
surround-sound home theatre system, a game room
for the kids or a weight room is what you are
thinking for your basement. Is it something simple
like another bedroom or an office? Do you want to
get away from the kids or give the kids a place to
get away from you? I am sure you have an idea of
what can be done with the space.

You will want to hide the various furnaces; heaters
and other odds and ends without losing any access
or functionality so look up some good basement
ideas. You'll gain space by doing this. Also
waterproofing will be a consideration. Basement
refinishing without waterproofing  first is just foolish.
The basement is raw potential in most homes, so do
it your way.

There must be areas for the furnace, hot-water
heater and electrical panel these are a challenge
when Basement refinishing. Builders do attempt to
position these items in out-of-the-way areas, but
there are limitations and you will need to design
around them and pay attention to waterproofing.
Storage may be a primary concern for you, do not
overlook this when basement renovations are in the
planning stages. Here is your chance to be creative.
Can you have the basement storage camouflaged?
Again there are some great basement design ideas
available online.