How Do You Build A Basement Apartment?
Many homeowners have full-sized basements that are used primarily for storage. This space can be made into a basement apartment that adds income to the family budget. It can also be used for family members who cannot afford their own homes. To build a basement apartment, you must review local zoning and building codes to determine if the basement is suitable for an apartment. Once zoning is cleared, look at how to use the space as efficiently and effectively as possible to avoid having an oppressive, closed-in feel. Measure the total square footage of the basement area from corner to corner. Stay along the walls when measuring to get an accurate total footage. Use graph paper to sketch the layout of the basement apartment. Draw the windows and entryways to make sure you can place other features within the space remaining. Draw the locations of electrical outlets, heaters, sinks, pipes and major appliances. Mark up both horizontal and vertical drawings so you have both the height and wi
