Recently I met with a father who was contemplating finishing the basement into a secondary suite for his daughter. I reviewed a concept with him based on matching the fixtures and finishes to the upstairs living space. Then, we reviewed my cost estimate of $85,000. His immediate response was, "Can you do it for $60,000?"
If you are considering a basement suite for a family member, there are several realities worth considering. If the basement suite is noticeably less inviting than upstairs, the family member will probably spend more time in your space than their's, potentially defeating its purpose. Secondly, when your family member moves out, you may want to rent out your suite. Research shows that tenants pick an area to live because they share the same values as the people who live there. This is doubly so for airbnb rentals. So it is probably wise that your suite fit with your neighbourhood and your home in terms of style and finish.
Here is a report about hemlock being sawn in a manner to be waterproof making it able to be used in bathroom shower installs. I believe the author says it all when they say, there is a reason that ceramic tiles are made to look like wood. Article: Would You Choose Wood Tiles over Ceramic […]
Contractors are ubiquitous. As you prepare to embark on that kitchen remodel or create a rental basement suite, the question arises: whom do you call? The construction industry is filled with specialty contractors, including those for concrete, plumbing, and electrical work, among others. The General Contractor is the professional tasked with organizing, coordinating, and overseeing […]
My wife and I did a university semester exchange in Paderborn, Germany. As you may know, Germans seems to love long words. So, when coming up with a name for our firm here in Victoria, BC, Canada, that affection came through in us naming ConstructoGroup as all one word. However, having to explain this hundreds, […]
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