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Finishing your basement is, without a doubt, a popular and cost-effective renovation. It allows the whole family to enjoy the daily benefits of having an additional functional floor. The reasons for the renovation of a basement are numerous; the desire to have an entertainment room, a storage space, a wine cellar, a home theatre, a bar area or even a home office.
Since good planning is the key to the success of any renovation, there are several things to consider before you get started, such as basement insulation, adding or not adding a bathroom, the type of ceiling desired, etc. To better prepare your project, we invite you to continue reading on our blog.
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Basement Trends: The Top 10 Trends for 2021
30 January 2021
Making the most out of every room in your house should be at the top of your list when considering home renovations. Optimizing the space can make an enormous difference in your everyday life. So how about we take a look at how …
What does a Basement Renovation Cost in 2021? Toronto & Montreal
2 January 2021
Basement renovations are often the most cost-effective way to add more casual living space for your family because you can use the existing foundation and structure, and the overall cost per square …
Basement Waterproofing: 11 Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
31 August 2020
Whether you use your basement for storage, living, or anything else, keeping your belongings safe is a consideration for any homeowner. Basements are unfortunately prone to flooding and moisture problems since …
Soundproofing the Ceiling of a Basement
26 May 2020
In a perfect world, you wouldn’t hear any sounds coming from the basement – not the sound of your teenager watching action movies at max volume, not the sound of the …
How To Renovate Your Home Theatre For The Perfect Movie Night
1 April 2020
Staying in has never been so simple! With so many great films on streaming services out there, it’s the perfect time to create the ultimate home theatre. To get you inspired …
10 Cost-Saving Tips For Your Basement Renovation
27 February 2020
Whether you’re finishing your basement or remodeling your current one, the costs can quickly add up. It’s important to know what how to stay on budget, and where to invest your …
Basement Conversion: Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental
31 January 2020
With the prices of houses costing more than 3 times today than they did in 2000, more and more homeowners in the Greater Toronto Area are looking to turn their homes …
Crawl Space Humidity: Preventing & Eliminating It
11 April 2019
Let’s get one thing straight: crawl spaces are not the greatest of mankind’s inventions; they shouldn’t exist anymore. The space is both uninviting and wet, and, can leave you with a ton …
Basement Humidity: Why It Happens and What to Do
4 March 2019
How do you know if you have a problem with humidity in your basement? Touch, look and smell. Feeling or smelling moisture when going down to the basement or seeing some …
Some Tips for Renovating Your Basement
28 November 2018
Now that you’ve looked through our article, 10 Basement Renovation Ideas, we hope you’ve starting dreaming about what you want for your basement renovation. Because guess what? It’s time to plan your …
Converting Your Basement into a Rental Apartment | What to Consider
19 November 2018
How to convert your basement into a rental apartment Converting your basement into a rental apartment might seem like quite the feat. Well, it is. But, don’t worry, we’ve covered …
Top 10 Basement Renovation Ideas
15 October 2018
When someone brings up basements, you might instinctively think about storage space or a part of your home that is mostly neglected. This space can have thousands of features! The basement …
