These days, more and more homeowners are turning their basements in custom home theaters for a variety of reasons. Not only does it make use of what is often an ignored or under-utilized space by providing a gathering spot for family and friends, but it will also significantly raise the value in the home. The [...]
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Have you dreamed of owning a home that is both comfortable and luxurious? Well, with the help of the professional design team and building contractors that work for Rendition Builders you can have these results within your existing home. This company specializes in designing and building some of the most extravagant areas such as home [...]
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Too much space in a home is unheard of. Most homeowners would benefit from excess space. The coveted man cave, teenage hang out spot or relaxing safe haven are missing from many homes. Thousands of Americans have extra space, but that space is not usable due to lack of remodeling. People think of basements as [...]
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Many homeowners complain about not having enough space to put in the game room, mother in law suite, or built in bar of their dreams. They love their homes, but wish that they had just a little more room!The truth, however, is that most of these homeowners are sitting right on top of untapped space: [...]
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When you think of a basement, what visions come to your mind? Do you think of the dark, scary place where most of the drama began in the old horror movies? Or do you think of a basement as a place where you store all sorts of junk that you should throw away, but don’t [...]
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If you want to make the most out of your home, you need to be sure you’ve maximized the potential of each and every room. Finishing a basement is a great way to add something special to your home. Not only will it provide you with a fun new feature but it can significantly raise [...]
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In today’s weak economy many homeowners are opting to remodel their current residence instead of upgrading to a larger, more expensive home. It is a wise choice to make improvements by satisfying your home’s present needs until the housing market is more stable. Having basements custom finished not only increases your home’s size and potential [...]
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Welcome to our monthly column, Room Makeover. Have a tricky decor problem you just can’t solve? No challenge is too great. Submit a high resolution photo of one room only and a brief description of your “design dilemma” to Ktaylor@Whatsupmag.com and NMaril@Whatsupmag.com. Upon approval, we will submit your room to a local interior designer who [...]
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“If You Can’t Sell, Remodel” has become the unofficial slogan for American homeowners convinced that basement remodeling provides a practical alternative to trying to sell homes for profit during an economic and housing downturn. In the all-new report, Trends and Opportunities in the U.S. Basement Remodeling Market, market research publisher SBI forecasts the basement finishing [...]
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When determining whether finishing your basement is going to be a worthwhile investment you should consider several variables. Are there comparable homes in your area with finished basements? How long do you intend to live there? How will you use your new finished basement? What will a new finished basement do for you? Will it [...]
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