How do I remodel a basement on a budget?
Finishing your basement can add a lot of square footage to your home. Besides creating extra space for your family, it’s one of the few home improvement projects that could increase your home’s value more than it costs to complete. Whether you’re doing it as an investment or just for the extra room, keep these cost-saving tips in mind.Keep What’s In PlaceIf your basement already has walls, electrical work or plumbing, keep those in place. Plan your finished basement to incorporate what’s there, rather than replace it. This can result in significant cost savings because you neither have to tear anything out nor rebuild what was already standing.Avoid Electrical and Plumbing WorkElectricity and plumbing are complex enough to require a professional. This means shelling out serious funds to have it done and may result in needing some kind of permit on top of everything else. If possible, incorporate your existing plumbing and wiring into the finished basement. If what’s down there isn’t up
