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With many new developments also offering unfinished basements as standard, homeowners quickly find they can use that space. From a home theatre or rec room for the kids, to a home gym, guest space or hobby room, itB次元官网网址檚 valuable real estate that can be put to good use, Lydiatt says.
And with more people working remotely, MAC Renovation is predictably seeing many clients setting aside part of their basement as a dedicated home office.
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B次元官网网址淗aving that dedicated office lets you sit down and get right to work. At the same time, when the work day is done, you can close the door,B次元官网网址� Lydiatt says.
Making the most of multi-generational living
Whether itB次元官网网址檚 creating a safe, inviting suite for an aging parent or giving your college student a little independence close to home, basements also provide additional options for multi-generational living.
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Others may use the suite initially as a rental suite , if permitted, or for an adult child. B次元官网网址淚f you have kids going to college, this can keep them close but give them their own independence, too,B次元官网网址� Lydiatt says.
Planning for an inlaw or secondary suite
By working with an experienced local professional, youB次元官网网址檒l also feel confident that your planned renovation will come together as planned.
Each municipality has its own zoning requirements when it comes to secondary suites, often with different allowances for a suite for a close family member, for example.
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ItB次元官网网址檚 also essential to ensure the renovation is completed safely and that any required permits are in place.
B次元官网网址淚f you do a renovation without proper permits, you can run into problems when you go to sell and itB次元官网网址檚 discovered that the work wasnB次元官网网址檛 done property,B次元官网网址� Lydiatt notes.
To learn more about the possibilities for your basement or other home project, contact the team today at or call