Adding a Basement Egress

If you're a homeowner converting your basement into living space, you should think about creating a way for inhabitants to escape (other than the stairs) in case of fire or other emergency. This alternative exit is called a "basement egress" and can take the form of a window or door. If you are just using your basement for storage or laundry, an egress is not necessary, but if you are using it for any living space – family room, play room, home theater, or exercise room – it is a good idea. If you have a bedroom in the basement, an egress is mandatory according to most building codes.

Basement Remodeling Ideas

Many people think of their basement as a dark, dank area that provides extra storage and a place to put the furnace. However, a basement can be so much more than that. Today, homeowners are putting their basements to many different uses and turning them into enjoyable and highly functional spaces.

It may be tempting to make-over your basement yourself, but you will be better off if you hire a home remodeling company. Remodelers have solutions for handling issues like low ceilings, dampness or water leaks, exposed ducts and plumbing, appropriate flooring, and bare concrete walls.