Basement Remodeling Improve Don’t Move By Fixing Up the Basement | Page 2

INTRODUCTION
Canadians seem to just love home renovation and transforming their basement into additional living space is
second only to bathroom refits. This improve don’t move trend had sparked a massive surge in home
improvements and what they call the ‘reno’ market. Astonishingly more money is spent on home renovations
around $67 billion per year than is spend on building new residential homes. One of the reasons for this
spending is that renovation of basement areas adds a lot to the value of the property. What’s more it instantly
adds more living space for a man cave, a recreational area, a gym or a play area for the children. Indeed the use
that a basement renovation can be put to is only limited by the space available and the owner’s imagination.
Just take a browse on the internet it is awash with examples of stunning basement renovations that were
transformed into gourmet kitchens, living rooms, home offices, even a cinema and a bowling alley. But before
we get too carried away there are a few things you rush into planning to renovate that dark cold basement.