July 9th, 2008
Your basement area can be so much more than just a place to store items, it can give you added living space to enjoy. Since the cost of buying a larger home in most real estate markets is very expensive, you can get the best deal by simply making the most of the room you do have. There are many different ways you can choose to remodel your basement depending on what you want to do with the space. It can be used for a family room, bedroom, home office, or a bar.
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June 29th, 2008
Basement remodeling can add lots of extra living space to your home but beware; basement water leakage could put a real damper on your hopes if not properly corrected.
There are two conditions you must address for a dry basement, actual water leakage and condensation. Water leakage is a pretty obvious concern to homeowners but many are unaware of the problems that high humidity can cause to a finished basement.
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June 24th, 2008
When given much attention, your basement can become one of the favorite rooms in your house. Basements make great recreational and entertainment spaces. If this is what you have been planning for your basement, this article is for you.
You might want to start with a basement bar design that is most appropriate for your basement. There are so many you could find. Below is a list of bar descriptions that are commonly used in households:
1. Staight-Bar Design. As its name implies, this basement bar design is the simplest of all. It looks similar to a front desk in hotel lobbies. The difference is its features and functionality. Like a typical bar, it has a little space for the sink on top, a foot rest on the stool side, a gutter area where you mix the drinks, an arm rail, and a space for the cooler or ref. The width for this type of bar can vary from 6 feet (or less) and up to 10 or maybe more. Make sure that when designing, you have investigated the measurements properly.
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June 24th, 2008
Making over your basement into a bar area is a great way to add a fun room into your house. Of course, you want to be sure to have a great bar with the appropriate lighting and accessories but one vital item that you must select carefully are the bar stools.
Bar stools come in many shapes, sizes, colors and decorating styles. Whether your bar is a tropical paradise, a fun and funky retro style or a formal and elegant version of the wine bar downtown, you are sure to find a stool that matches your décor.
But just finding a stool that looks good isn’t enough. You need to buy bar stools that are comfortable to sit in and are also the right height for your bar. In addition, you need to know how many stools to get for that perfect fit around the bar, otherwise you might find that it is simply too crowded and not as much fun as you thought!
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May 27th, 2008
Getting a basement bar idea is one of the best things you can come up with as a homeowner. Its especially useful when you have a lot of friends coming over to party on weekends. Even for just the simple joy of hanging out, the basement is a perfect spot.
When you know your friends love your basement, it makes the room special and more enjoyable to hang out in. Having a very good basement bar idea is one thing that gives you that sense of fulfillment. The conversation doesn’t seem to end. Here are some things you need to set it up.
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