How Do You Build Basement Storage Rooms?
People finish their basements for a lot of different reasons, storage being one of the most popular. In order to build storage rooms, you should already have a basement; if not, building one is a project of an entirely different order. If your basement is finished, proceed like you would adding walls to any other part of your house. This article assumes that you know how to complete the individual steps of each larger task. Installing underflooring, framing walls and installing electric are subjects for an article of their own. Measure the dimensions of your basement. Draw a rough sketch. Decide how much storage space you need and figure out what you intend to store. Based on steps 1 and 2, make a rough plan for your storage room. Include considerations of size, shape, and electrical work. Include dimensions of vertical storage and leave room for growth. Will additional lights and power outlets be needed? What about heating, cooling and dehumidifying? Consider (and research, if necessa
