Many of us grew up with dark, damp basements. Sometimes they were semi-finished with a couch, some mold on the floor and a horrifying furnace hidden away somewhere. Sometimes they were just a pit where your parents threw holiday decorations during off seasons.
This does not have to be the case! Finishing a basement turns it into a valuable part of your home that you can use for anything you can imagine. At Solis Construction & Remodeling we’re in the business of surprising you with just how much you can love your basement.
WHY SHOULD I REMODEL?
There are a lot of good reasons to remodel your basement, and the best part is it won’t break the bank. It costs between $10 and $35 per square foot to finish a basement, which, especially if you’re thinking of small basement renovation ideas, is worth it.
The square footage of a basement is not often included in the full footage count of your home. So, imagine what you can do with all that extra space! A 2000 square foot home may in fact be 2500 square feet, which makes a huge difference.
When you finish your basement, you will be adding:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
With proper basement insulation and air sealing, your home will become more energy efficient, helping you save on energy bills for the rest of the time you live there.
HOME VALUE
Basement finishing is one of the few remodeling projects that guarantees a return on investment. At 75 cents per dollar, it’s worth it!
ADDITION ALTERNATIVES
Rather than building on a pricey addition that your city bylaws may not allow, look to the basement instead to add extra space to your home.
If you’re not using your home’s space to its fullest potential, consider finishing your basement. The benefits are many, with no drawbacks aside from upfront cost.
This is the year you transform your boring old bathroom into something spectacular! Over your lifetime, you will spend an accumulated one and a half years or more in the bathroom. As the most versatile room in your home—a space you use for necessity, relaxation and probably even work tasks—it should be a pleasant place to be.
The Solis Construction & Remodeling specialty is turning any size bathroom into exactly what you envision when you think about your dream bathroom. Elegant, funky, modern or classic—we’ve had the pleasure of doing it all—and even combining styles for truly unique results!
For smaller budgets, consider:
Updating cabinet hardware
Installing new faucets and shower heads
Updating lighting fixtures
Adding some color with fresh paint or wallpaper
For larger budgets, consider:
Removing a wall for more space
Installing a freestanding tub or luxury shower
Incorporating technology with dramatic LED lighting
Installing a sound system
No matter where you’re starting, we’ll make sure where you end up is worth the work.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Before jumping into a bathroom renovation and before even contacting us, start by budgeting. There are plenty great spots online to check out the different renos you would like to make in your bathroom and their approximate costs. Figure out how much you can spend, and what aspects of the renovation are most important to you. With a cost in mind, run free and get inspired!
YOUR BATHROOM EXPERTS
If you’re looking for bathroom remodeling experts, you’ve come to the right place! Solis Construction & Remodeling is in the business of creating fantastic bathrooms even if room size is a limitation.
Give us a call or email us to start discussing your bathroom renovation. We’ll set up a meeting in your home, and provide you with a detailed, free estimate!
Housing makeover shows are extremely popular, from whole-home builds including the interior and exterior, to interior decor specific. It can be very exciting to update rooms inside your home. You spend a lot of time in them every day, and with new fun features, trendy colors and modern appliances you’ll get so much more enjoyment out of your home. But at Solis Construction & Remodeling we’re here to tell you that exterior home renovations are just as exciting, if not more important!
The exterior of your home isn’t just siding and paint, it’s anything outside your front door, including the door itself, windows, decking and roofing. An updated housing exterior not only looks great, but extends the life of your property!
Did you know that over the years people spend an accumulated three years, or more, in the kitchen? Any space that you’re going to spend that much time in should be one you enjoy. Custom kitchens are one of the biggest benefits to being a homeowner, and at Solis Construction & Remodeling we love to inspire our clients and make the kitchen remodel design process a fun one.
From walls, to floors, to cabinetry, lighting, islands and appliances—there is so much you can do with a kitchen. Designer kitchens aren’t just for professionals, they’re for anyone who enjoys cooking and eating great food. On top of this, they’re a great investment—one of the top remodeling projects that will get you a high return should you choose to sell your home.
So get an idea in mind, and let us know when you’d like to start!