5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Unfinished Basement on a Budget
If you have an unfinished basement in your home, you may think that the concrete floors and exposed joists make it too dreary and cold for the space to be used for anything besides storage. The truth is that an unfinished basement is a blank canvas that can be transformed into whatever you’d like to be!
Whether you want your unfinished basement to become an organized storage room, a place for the kids to hang out, or even an art studio or workroom, there’s plenty of quick and easy ways to achieve it. Here are 5 ways you can spruce up your basement on a budget:
Install Insulation
Having insulation in the basement is a great benefit to any homeowner because it can save you money on energy costs. Insulation helps to keep cool air in the home during the summer and warm air during the winter.
In addition to the heating and cooling benefits, you want to have a dry basement area because it helps to avoid any mold-like substance issues that can occur. Insulation provides a dry and healthy living area for you and your family. A dry basement is important because it is less likely to be prone to foster insect or termite activity.
Freshen Up the Floors
If upgrading the concrete floors in your basement is out of your budget, there are other options to help make the basement more cozy. A few coats of epoxy paint can help to waterproof the floor and refresh the look of the basement without breaking the bank.
Another way to make concrete floors feel more warm is to lay down rugs or foam floor mats. This is not only a cheaper way to cozy up the basement, but it can help to define different areas of the basement.
Install Storage
Using the basement as a place for extra storage isn’t anything new, but there are better ways to do it. Make the most of your unfinished basement by putting up shelving to store off-season clothing, sporting gear, tools, and more. This will help to keep your basement organized and keep it from looking cluttered.
Keep it Dry & Smelling Nice
A common element among unfinished basements is that they’re often musty and damp. A dehumidifier can help to transform your basement from a dark, damp, unused space in your home to a great place for storage or an area to spend time with your family.
Excessive humidity in a basement can foster a number of issues. When humidity levels rise over 55%, our dehumidifiers get to work to remove excess humidity from the basement environment. Each unit has drainage installed so gone are the days of having to lug gallons of water to a sink or outside to empty like store bought dehumidifiers.
Make it Your Own
The last and most obvious way to transform your basement is to add any finishing touches like furniture, art, fake plants, and more to make it your own. Whether you want your basement strictly to be for organized storage or you want it to be a place for the kids to hang out and watch movies, there’s plenty of ways to make the space perfect for how you want it.
Working with Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement
At Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement, we are proud to have been helping our neighbors along the shore keep their homes healthy and protected for over 20 years now. We know that owning a house is one of the greatest investments one can make, so we are happy to work with our customers to turn their house into their dream home. If you’re looking to transform your basement, trust the pros at Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement!
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