Many homes come with a basement that sits mostly unused.  Finishing the basement can greatly enhance the value of your home and add usable space without the large cost of building a new addition to the house with new foundations, walls and roof.  You can get many uses from a basement: Full apartments: with bedrooms, kitchen, bath and storage to generate rent. Extra Bedrooms: guests, the in-laws or a paying homestay student Storage: shelving space, cabinets and a place for suitcases & totes Game room: pool table, pinball, ping pong, foosball, board games, air hockey Home Gym: workout bench, treadmill, weights, exercise bike Theatre/Movie room: home theatre systems are so inexpensive now Spa: a shower, Jaccuzi, massage table, Sauna and/or Steam Bath Laundry: washer, dryer, fold-away ironing board, work space, sink, cedar closet Home Bar: Wine Cellar, Snack Room, sandwich fridge, cold drinks & cappuccino Living Room No. 2: For kids or the grownup kids watching football Library: bookshelves, reading room & computer area Zen Room: for meditation, yoga and quiet prayer Playroom: kids’ space to play, spread out their toys, and create art Craft Room: creativity brings joy, reduces stress and generates laughter Party Room: kitchenette, disco light, seating area, music system Home Office: desk, good internet access, printer, video set up, filing Workshop: air compressor, radial arm saw, drill press, You can add windows to your basement to bring in natural light and natural air circulation.  These will make the basement more usable.