Basements are an under used great space to increase the livable square footage of your home.

For far too long, basements have been the collection spot for storing unused items, housing furnaces and air conditioners and generally used as catch alls for those items not wanted in our other living areas.

Today, we have evolved into using all of the space present in our homes as efficiently as possible. As a result, basements are now being finished and used as much needed additional living space of our homes at a cost much less than building and addition.

A well designed and built basement will feel as if it is just another level of the home, not a basement. Professionally designed basements can offer:

• additional bedroom space
• extra bathroom space
• office space
• game room space
• home theatre space
• general, living space
• bar entertainment space
• additional storage space

Finishing your basement often leads to it being used more than most other areas of your home. Couples with children will often create play areas for their children that they don't have to clean up everyday, areas where differing TV viewing needs can be accommodated or even party areas.

If you feel you are living on top of one another or just need some additional living space, consider finishing your basement. It's an investment you won't regret.