5 Home Remodeling Tips for Your Basement This Fall

Ken Carney • October 5, 2017

Renovating your basement can prevent issues such as a mold infestation.

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Few people spend a lot of time in their basements, so it’s easy to overlook it when planning a home remodeling project. When fall comes, however, your basement will be colder than any other room in your house. Aside from improving your home’s aesthetic and comfort level, renovating your basement can also prevent issues such as a mold infestation. Here are a few tips for remodeling your basement.


How to Remodel Your Basement This Fall

1. Turn It Into a Guest Room

The holiday season will be in full swing soon, and you need to get your home ready for visiting relatives. If you don’t have a guest bedroom to spare, you should consider converting your basement into one. You can even add a full bathroom in your basement for your guest’s convenience and privacy.

2. Let the Sun In

Letting as much sunlight into your basement can help reduce your home’s heating load drastically through solar heat gain. Before you can install basement window wells, however, your home remodeling contractor must first make sure your stairs are in good shape, so they can support the new windows. Window wells are extremely durable and can provide you with adequate protection from strong winter winds.

3. Add Dedicated Spaces for Work or Play

Converting your basement into a home office or study area can be more cost-efficient compared to extending your home to make more room for your needs. Replacing drop ceilings with tray ceilings can instantly open up the space and make it more comfortable. Adding banisters to your stairwell can also make accessing your basement a lot easier and safer for every member of your family.

4. Minimize Noise

Adding underlayment and flooring can help keep your basement warm while dampening external noise at the same time. For as long as you keep your basement dry and the humidity level under control, you can choose between several flooring materials such as low-pile carpets and vinyl. These flooring materials offer a high degree of soundproofing and can easily be installed on top of concrete.

5. Observe Heating Efficiency

Your basement experiences significant temperature dips throughout the day, especially when the sun goes down during the coldest months of the year. Adding motorized registers in your basement during home remodeling gives you more control over your heating register.


Home remodeling is all about enhancing your home’s current functionality and maximizing every space, including your basement. If you need further assistance in remodeling your home, call our experts from Baybrook Remodelers at (203) 937-6400. We’ve been offering superior residential and commercial construction services in West Haven, CT, for over 20 years.

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