It is no secret that regular exercise leads to a longer, healthier
life. However, as you get older and start a family, your schedule gets
busier and the regular visits to the health club slow down until they
stop completely. Yet, as you get older and your life becomes more
stressful you need regular exercise more than ever.
A homeowner with a basement can’t use the busy schedule excuse if they add a basement home gym when they are considering a basement remodeling project. A basement home gym and regular exercise will benefit the entire family.
When you are planning your basement remodeling project with your contractor discuss constructing a home gym area. The remodeling contractor will have advice on issues such as:
This is an excellent
question and one that many homeowners ask each year. To answer this
question it is important to understand that there is a difference
between a basement remodeler
and a general contractor. While the latter may have experience in this
type of work, he or she is not a specialist in this area of
construction and design. Often the amount of work and the type of work
that you need done will determine if you should hire a general
contractor or a professional basement remodeler.
A good rule of thumb for helping you make this
decision is to simply look at the space. If you envision a completely
new look to the area then you should probably consider using a
professional basement remodeler. If you only see a new wall or a new
coat of paint
, you should consider using a general contractor as the
cost will be lower in many cases.
Your remodeling contractor will discuss these and other options with
you. The location of the room in the basement and the size of the
interior entry door will need to be thought through. Once your
contractor has an understanding of your desires they will be able to
provide you with a written estimate of costs. The estimate may be
adjusted as needed to fit your budget restrictions.