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Duxbury Basement Renovations: More Space = Happier Families

“When our kids were small, this house was a lot bigger,” Marie said with a laugh. The Duxbury mother of two is one of the busiest people you’ll ever meet: in addition to caring for her family, she’s a school teacher and actively involved with youth sports. “Even when we had everybody’s friends over here – which was more often than not – it seemed like we had enough space. But then the teenage years hit and things started to get a little crowded.”

“We thought about building an addition,” Marie explained. “A big family room that would give everyone space to hang out comfortably. But that meant losing most of our back yard, and I really enjoy that space.” As an alternative plan, Marie looked into having her Duxbury basement finished.

“Right away, it was clear that we could save a lot of money. The addition idea was all new construction. Finishing the basement, on the other hand, was simply renovating what we already had in place.” With one eye on the need to save money for her childrens’ college expenses, Marie decided to move forward with the idea.

“The basement finishing system makes having all the work done a real snap,” she said. “We met with the contractors and picked walls, flooring and lighting. There were a few issues in the basement that had to be addressed – we wanted to be sure we always had easy access to the boiler and electrical panel box – but that was easily taken care of.” Marie chose basement finishing materials that would stand up to the rigors of a group of teenagers hanging out. “It’s so nice to have my house back,” she said with a laugh. “I love having the home where all the neighborhood kids feel welcome. But I also enjoy being able to sit on the couch myself every now and then. Having the basement converted into a rec room was one of the smartest things we ever did!”

3 Reasons You Want to Turn Your Basement into a Private Gym

As Pembroke’s top basement finishing company, we’ve seen people create truly amazing, comfortable functional spaces out of their basements. Some families choose to turn their basements into home theaters, which is great if you love movies. Other people are using their basements to create additional living space, either for adult children or their parents – this is a practical, budget friendly way to make sure everyone has quiet and privacy.  And increasingly, people are turning their basements into private gyms. Here are three reasons you might want to think about doing that too:

  1. Work out when you want to: Having your basement turned into a private home gym means you’ve got 24/7 access, 365 days a year. Can’t sleep? You can work out at 3 am! Don’t worry about the nasty weather making commuting to the gym a pain – you’ve got your own workout facility conveniently at home.
  2. Work out with who you want to: Sometimes the people at the gym aren’t exactly nice. Skip the cliques and gym rat types who always have something ‘helpful’ to say by working out in your own private gym. Want to have your friends with you? It’s your house – invite them over! The gym is never crowded when it’s full of people you like.
  3. Save a ton of money. A gym membership can take a hefty chunk of change out of your bank account every  month. Having your basement transformed into a home gym isn’t exactly free, but it is an affordable one time expense. Afterward, you have a valuable asset that increases the comfort, enjoyment and value of your home.

Scituate: Smart Storage Begins With Basement Finishing

“A place for everything and everything in its place, that’s why my Mother always said.” The Scituate mother of three looked up from the pile of boxes in front of her and laughed. “Of course, Mother never had this much stuff!” Shirley had started doing some specialty sewing for her friends, mostly repairs and alterations. “Before I knew it, I had a full fledged business on my hands,” she said.

Shirley had two goals with her basement renovation. “I want a nice open space where I can do my work,” she said, “but more important than that is storage.” The fabric, notions, and other materials Shirley uses in her tailoring business take up a lot of space, and finding one particular item amongst all the rest was difficult because her materials weren’t organized.

Your Scituate basement finishing company can work with you to create smart storage solutions for your family. There are many shelving, rack and cabinetry options that can be customized to your exact specifications.  “We found that by bringing some stuff down here, it really opened up a lot of the storage space that was being used upstairs,” Shirley explained. “All of a sudden, we had a place for the kids to put their coats and book bags again: it’s wonderful how adding storage in the basement creates open space upstairs.”

Holiday decorations, sports gear, paperwork and records, lawn furniture and other similar seasonal use items often clutter up garages. “But when you have smart storage in your basement,” Shirley explained, “you can put other things in your garage – like a car!”

Basement Renovations Deliver Impressive Homeowner Satisfaction Scores

In a report that’s sure to be of interest to Hingham homeowners, the National Association of Realtors revealed that converting the basement into a usable living space is among the most satisfying on home renovations. Every year, the National Association of Realtors shares their Remodel Impact Report, which tracks both the Joy Score and Value Recovered of many popular home upgrades.

Kitchen and bathroom renovations have long topped these reports. These rooms quickly become dated,and upgrading features and fixtures to accommodate current lifestyle trends is a mainstay of the home remodeling industry. Basement renovations, on the other hand, are a relatively new phenomenon. While homeowners have always considered finishing the basement, it’s only with today’s convenient basement finishing systems that more and more people are beginning to avail themselves of all the possibilities.

Converting the basement into additional living space is an always popular option, in Hingham and throughout the region, because children are living at home longer than ever before and need distinctly separate living spaces. This can also be of interest to aging parents.

Of course, additional living space isn’t the only option for your Hingham basement. Some homeowners opt to create their own private gyms or home theaters in what was their basement. Many families use this opportunity to increase the amount of storage space available to them, which is used for everything from out-of-season sports gear to holiday decorations. Entrepreneurial types have been known to have their basements converted into a home office.

According to the survey, basement renovation achieved a 9.4 on the 1-10 Joy Scale, and recovered 69% of their value. That means they’re a smart choice for the Hingham homeowner.

A Boston Basement Finishing Contractor Who Listens

“When I first came up with the idea of transforming our Boston basement into a home office for my business, the contractor laughed at me,” Charlaine said. “I mean, ha-ha, right in my face. He told me the space was too dark, that it would never stay dry, and besides, what was I going to do about the furnace?” She shook her head. “The whole thing was so insulting that I actually gave up on my idea for a while.”

Then Charlaine saw what a Boston basement finishing company did in her friend’s home. “They’re both fitness fanatics,” she explained, “and they wanted their own home gym. So they had one built in their basement. Now, I have less than no interest in a gym, but I was definitely interested in having my basement transformed. I said to them, “You have to tell me who did this!”

The experience Charlaine had meeting with the Boston basement finishing contractor was much different. “It turns out that working with a company that specializes in transforming basements is a much better experience than trying to talk a general contractor into working on your basement. There’s a special skill set involved in installing flooring, walls, and lighting in the basement,” she explained. “Plus there are specific products used to stop mold and mildew from becoming an issue.”

Even more than the expertise, Charlaine valued the fact that her Boston basement finishing contractor really listened to her. “He didn’t tell me anything was impossible. Instead, he really delved into how I wanted to use the space, and what would make it work well for me. What a refreshing change!” Today, Charlaine spends three or four days a week working out of her basement office. “I certainly don’t miss the commute to the office,” she said, “and having this bright, airy office appear out of what was a cramped, dark basement was the best thing that could have happened to this space.”

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