Basement Office Ideas
These days more people are working from home and the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it’s exploding. Businesses are starting to realize the many cost savings associated with working at home. But… Do you have a good Home Office? Is it private? Is it quiet? Is it efficient?A noisy distracting work environment […]
Should I insulate when I remodel my basement?
Jason from Livonia asks:“Do I need to insulate my basement?” Thank you for that question Jason. The answer is, “Yes… you should!”. Many people will argue that basement insulation is not important because the foundation temp stays a constant 55 degrees and the wind does not blow 8 feet underground. I still believe you should […]
Drywall Versus Impressive Basements
Round 1: Mold • Drywall: When exposed to moisture drywall will grow mold, and many times the very dangerous black mold Stachybotrys (/ˌstækiˈbɒtrɪs/). Finished Basements can often be the perfect environment for mold to grow. This is how the experts describe it: “Stachybotrys chartarum is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose […]
Dear Impressive: How do I hang a picture with Impressive Basement panels?
Last week we asked everyone on social media to send in any questions they had about our services or products to info@impressivebasements.com. We had our first question come in “How do I hang a picture with Impressive basement panels?” Head to our YouTube page by clicking on our logo below to view our vlog for the […]
Basement Bathroom, cost and options
Some of the questions I get the most are “Should I have a basement bathroom? What does a basement bathroom cost? Should I go with a half bath or full bath?” OK, slow down! Let me take them one at a time. Should I have a basement bathroom? Things to consider are: FYI, of our […]
Help! I Need to Reclaim My Basement!
Is your basement filled to the floor joists with boxes, toys and junk? If it is, that is a lot of valuable space that could be used for a home theater, recreation area, or home office. Don’t let the clutter stop you from remodeling your basement…WE CAN HELP!! First things First!! Go through your clutter […]
What to Look for in a Basement Remodeling Contractor
First of all it is important to ask who will be doing each phase of the work. I’m sure you have heard the phrase “You can’t beat a man at his own trade”. Well it’s true. There is a lot going on when remodeling your basement; doors, electrical, flooring, ceiling, tile, egress windows, plumbing and […]
What is the square foot cost of our basement finishing system?
“What is the square foot cost of your basement system?” Great question Thomas….unfortunately there really is not a standard square foot number for basement finishing. We do not price our basement finishing by the square foot, but rather by the linear foot of wall, how many doors, lights, vents, pole wraps, type of flooring, etc. […]
Commercial Ceilings
When you think of a commercial space, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the layout,the furniture, or the overall design aesthetic. But one thing that often goes overlooked isthe ceiling. Meanwhile the ceiling can play a huge role in the overall look and feel of acommercial space. In this post, we’ll take a closer look […]
Finished Basement Ideas
We love basements! They give you an extra space in your house to do with what you please. It’s also usually the coolest place in the house which makes it the perfect spot for cozying up to watch a good movie or to put in a new rec room. Our basement panels do wonders in […]
