by admin | Jun 11, 2018 | Basement Finishing
Good Basement Framing A good basement finish starts with good framing. It’s almost impossible to have a basement that looks good upon completion without a solid framing job. Walls that are true and plumb just look better and all the doorways are properly spaced...
by admin | Mar 21, 2016 | Basement Finishing
Utah’s Latest Building Boom It’s been almost 9 years since the big crash and finally we’re back into an up cycle for building in Utah. Many clients have asked if I think we’re in for another crash similar to the one we experienced in 2007. My...
by admin | Sep 24, 2014 | Basement Finishing
The two questions we are most often asked: #1: How much will it cost #2: How long will it take The first question requires some time and effort to work up an exact proposal but the second question is easier to answer. We finish most of our basements (90 plus percent)...
by admin | Oct 28, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Will My Basement Flood? It’s a common question that we receive quite often as bid basements. For obvious reasons people are more concerned about a basement flood now that they’re contemplating spending a substantial amount of money to finish it. There is...
by admin | Aug 19, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Costs
When we meet people for our first consultation, we’re often asked, “can I save money if I do some of the work myself?” The obvious answer is yes, of course, but my follow-up question is, are you sure you want to? The most common element people would...
by admin | Aug 1, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Finish work is an essential part of an attractive home. The trim or baseboard that are installed range from simple to ornate. Most of the basements we finish go with a standard 3 1/2 inch trim package that looks great and is part of our standard finish package for...
by admin | Jul 16, 2013 | Basement Finishing
Styles come and go. What was once the rage is now silly. I remember having super cool green shag carpet in my room as a kid. (I’m still not sure why shag carpet was so cool.) If you look at neighborhoods you can often tell when they were built by the type of...
by admin | Jun 27, 2013 | Basement Finishing
We have put in more outside entrances for basements in the last year than we have in the previous 11. It may be a feature of the current economy. People are looking for a way to stay in expensive homes. Rental income is a logical way to do this. Adding and outside...
by admin | Jun 20, 2013 | Basement Finishing
If there is one area of your basement, I could encourage you to spend more money — it would be lighting. Most basements are dark. The window wells cut down on available light. The bulbs installed during construction are barely adequate to keep from tripping over...
by admin | Jun 12, 2013 | Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Costs
Everyone wants to save money on home utilities. Saving power and water with green improvements are a simple way to do this. Going green or being Eco friendly is often though of as being expensive. For instance installing solar energy panels will set you back at least...
