Matrix Basements Blog: December 2016

When you are considering an addition to your home living space, a basement should be the first consideration. It is a more cost effective way to creating extra space than doing a complete structural addition to the house. Remember, your basement already has a ceiling, walls and floors.

Drywall is one of the most common building products used in North America, mainly for one reason - it is CHEAP! Drywall is made mostly of paper and gypsum, and provides no structural support or insulation.

People these days are less likely to spend money without doing their research. Why? The economy just is not what it used to be and money is tight, and as we all slowly recover - there are still big purchasing decisions we all have to make.

You all know the story of the three little pigs. The first little pig built his house of straw. But the wolf came along, and he huffed and he puffed, and he blew the house down. The second little pig suffered a similar fate after building his house of sticks. But the third little pig was clever.

For most people, the home is considered a sanctuary: a place to kick back, relax, and spend time with family. However, when the time comes and your home needs renovating or expanding, finding an experienced and trustworthy contractor to carry out the work with minimal disruptions is no easy feat.

As the days get colder and the weather takes a turn for the worse, we all inevitably spend more time at home. Some aspects of winter are appealing; wrapping up warm, curling up on the couch with a book, the excitement of the holiday season.

There is no room quite like a basement. Compared with the rest of the home, the basement is a unique and often quirky space; perhaps with a lack of natural light, or unusually high or low ceilings. Basements differ in function, too. Some people choose to remodel their basement as an office space.

The great thing about remodeling your basement is that you have a wide open space that you can transform into any layout that’s right for you. And, there are plenty of options to select from in today’s modern design.

Many people assume that home remodeling, basement finishing, and overall renovating is easy to do. That’s not always as clear as it seems though. The fact is, doing the work yourself is an option. However, that does not always make it the best option.