Health & Fitness
Man Cave. Mom Cave. Finished Basement.
Regardless if you are building a man cave, mom cave or merely finishing a basement to expand your home, now is an excellent time to start.
According to Wikipedia, "A man cave, sometimes a mantuary or manspace, is a male sanctuary, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room, den, or basement. It is not a cave but rather a metaphor describing a room inside the house, such as the basement or garage or attic or office, or outside the house such as a wood shed or tool room, where "guys can do as they please" without fear of upsetting any female sensibility about house decor or design."
Regardless if you are building a man cave or merely finishing a basement to expand your home, now is an excellent time to start.
Expect a payback on your investment of finishing a basement. In addition to expanding your space, a basement can offer an additional bedroom or bathroom. Even a fully functional kitchen.
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The 8 Major Phases of how to finish a basement.
There are 8 major basement phases They occur in this general order, although they can overlap.
- Framing.
- Electrical.
- Plumbing.
- Audio Visual.
- Drywall.
- Painting.
- Trim and Doors.
- Flooring.
Winter has us all indoors. A finished basement is a perfect way to increase the space in your home. You can add a guest room for visitors. An in-home gym.
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An in home apartment for a college student. An office for your business. A pool table. A dance studio. The possibilities are endless.
Here is an image gallery of finished basement ideas for your consideration: http://www.houzz.com/cool-basement-ideas
We also found a video on "mom caves." http://youtu.be/wNEsm0FSNZg
If we can be of assistance in your basement finishing plan, man cave or mom cave, please contact us. www.incrediblebuilders.com