Converting a Basement
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If you’ve been playing with the idea of converting your basement into a living area, there are some things you should keep in mind.
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Most areas have some kind of regulation regarding remodeling and changing the structure of a property. This means that you may need a permit before you start, so make sure you find out in advance what the rules are for your city or county.
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The ideal basement should have a ceiling that is at least 7 foot high. Anything lower and you’ll have a hard time covering pipes and tubing when you start rebuilding.
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Before you invest any time and money into converting your basement, make sure there are no water leaks and no chance that the place would flood. If those are possibilities, you may not want to invest money on a structural change (and you may have a hard time getting a permit to do it anyway).
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What purpose you want the basement to fulfill has a huge impact on how easy it will be to convert it. If you are just looking for a small corner area to turn into a workout room, you probably won’t need as much work as if you want a full recreation room for the whole family.
