Popular wisdom has long decreed that every home needs at least one traditional tub or tub-shower combination. Today, however, a growing number of homeowners opt to convert that standard tub into a more modern and, arguably, more functional stand-alone shower.
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The simple answer to the question of basement square footage is actually not so simple. There are some general guidelines but homeowners who want a definitive answer to that question will typically have to ask some additional questions to get the right answer.
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If your wish list includes a basement entertainment center with a large-screen television, a game room with a pool table, or a sleek bar that makes neighborhood parties more fun, Matrix Basement Systems can turn unused or underused space into a gathering spot your family and friends will appreciate and enjoy! We've been helping homeowners in Chicagoland
Read MoreAccording to the American Association of Retired Persons, nearly 80 percent of adults ages 50 and older have a desire to remain in their home for the long term - and it's expected that this trend won't subside anytime soon. In fact, it's been trending upwards for the better part of a decade now.
Read MoreKids' bathrooms are much more fun than boring adult bathrooms. You can make a kid’s bathroom as fun and colorful as you like, and you can customize the decor to match your children’s personalities! Of course, you also have to remember safety and include age-appropriate features, too.
Read MoreDo you have an unfinished, mostly unused basement in your home? Basements are extremely common throughout the Midwest, and far too many of them never get used for anything beyond storage.
Read MoreTraditionally, basements are simply designed to serve as storage spaces for some of the home's essential appliances. However, more and more people have begun converting them into functional living spaces - and the walkout basement tends to be the style that lends itself best to such purposes.
Read MoreYour basement can be a simple place to store extra household items and to do your laundry, or it can be a totally functional extra living space. The main thing that separates these two concepts is whether there's a bathroom.
Read MoreIf you’re considering a home remodel, the bathroom is a great place to start. While a bathroom remodel is moderately expensive, your return on investment is substantial. In fact, the bathroom is one of the best rooms to remodel from a financial standpoint.
Read MoreThe basement is probably the most common catch-all storage space in a home, right after the garage. Even in finished basements, storage is still a priority - everything from holiday decorations to workshop tools and items for next spring's garage sale.
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