Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer. For many Scituate homeowners, the long weekend is also the start to home renovation season. One of the most popular home improvements, and one that Realtor.com definitely delivers in terms of customer satisfaction and resale value, is finishing the basement.

Many houses are built without much attention being paid to the basement. Instead of being viewed as a  useful living space, basements are often relegated to being strictly utility and storage areas. Home heating systems, plumbing pipes and electrical panels often reside in the basement, but not much else.

Finishing the basement means transforming that underused space into a fun, functional area. Here in the Scituate region, we’ve transformed basic basements into home recording studios, office spaces, private gyms, and even apartments for the family’s older child.

One of the reasons basement renovations in Scituate are so popular is that they’re a much more cost effective way to add space to the home than adding an addition or second story. The permitting process is often much faster and simpler, and the entire job takes a fraction of the time of new construction. When you’ve got a growing family or are trying to make the most of your budget, finishing the basement often makes good financial sense.

2016 is the year to make your home renovation dreams come true. If you’ve been trying to make due with a home office squeezed into the dining room or it turns out that a child’s bedroom isn’t quite as suitable now that that child is 20+, talk to your Scituate basement renovation specialists. Your basement can be transformed into exactly what you need!