{"id":45457,"date":"2022-11-10T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=45457"},"modified":"2022-11-10T07:48:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T12:48:34","slug":"how-to-remodel-your-basement-into-an-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-remodel-your-basement-into-an-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remodel Your Basement Into an Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;how to remodel your basement into an apartment&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_01.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/interior-of-modern-man-living-room-with-bar-3d-ren-ZBPYMEN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Why Convert Your Basement Into an Apartment<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Summary Outline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"hheader first\">This could be a good way to provide housing for a family member or friend, or you can rent it out so that you can make a profit from it each month. Of course, your basement is probably going to need a bit of remodeling before you can do this. <\/p>\n<p>If you follow these steps, you should be able to remodel your basement into an apartment that anyone would love to live in:<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad maincontent wide\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">1: Make Sure Your Basement is Protected From Moisture<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub one\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">1b: must have fire escape<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub two\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndc',500); return false;\">1c: how to come and go<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft bordertop\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">2: Come Up With a Good Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub one\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">2b: what will be needed<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft sub two\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdc',500); return false;\">2c: hire remodeling company<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft bordertop\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">3: Make Sure Everything is Done Legally<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft borderbottom\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0px !important; margin-left: -18px !important\">\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\" id=\"2nd\">\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; begin first topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5>\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">2nd:<\/span>Make Sure Your Basement is Protected From Moisture:<\/h5>\n<p>It&#8217;s always a good idea to make sure that your basement is protected from moisture, but it&#8217;s particularly important if you are going to turn this square footage into an apartment that someone will be living in. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Then, you can avoid property damage, and you can help ensure that the resident of the apartment isn&#8217;t living around potentially dangerous mold.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_02.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_02.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_02-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_antartis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">You may want to work with a basement waterproofing company, and you&#8217;ll probably want to install a sump pump if you don&#8217;t already have one in your basement.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">also &#8211; there must be a fire escape<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">and how they will come and go<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Also, There Must Be a Fire Escape: <\/h6>\n<p>Basements can become a fire trap if the only exit are the stairs the lead up from the basement to the main floor. If the fire breaks on the main floor &#8211; or within the basement stairway &#8211; there may be no other way the occupant will be able to get out.<\/p>\n<p>Having a second exit will be a code requirement for any rental. That second exit must be clearly marked without any obstruction or difficulty that would hamper use.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/37196857_ml.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The second exit should be an exit door that leads to the outside via a patio or steps that elevate to the ground level. You will need to install the exit prior to renting the basement.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is the installation of egress windows. This allows the person to open the window and through the egress make their escape. The egress must be large enough for a grown person to easily get through. If the egress is deep, you may consider adding a ladder within the egress for easy escape.<\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 25px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"mobile\">resources:<\/span> Home Fire Safety<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Home Fire Safety<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+fire+safety&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjDhOjWo5f7AhX0ko4IHUQLDyMQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=home+fire+safety&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECAAQQzoGCAAQCBAeUKcKWKcKYKwNaABwAHgAgAGiAYgBlQKSAQMwLjKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=1nZmY8PBPPSluvQPxJa8mAI&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">illustration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; fire safety plan<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=home+fire+safety+plan&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj04ZLPo5f7AhUBiY4IHeE0BucQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=home+fire+safety+plan&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAIEB5QAFgAYM8JaABwAHgAgAFjiAFjkgEBMZgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=xnZmY_TmN4GSuvQP4emYuA4&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">illustration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; fire escape ladder<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=upstairs+fire+escape+ladder&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjes_-epJf7AhVjoY4IHcMvDoQQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=upstairs+fire+escape+ladder&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIHCAAQgAQQGDoECCMQJ1C9EljkGmCPImgAcAB4AIABcIgB5QWSAQMxLjaYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=bndmY97EFuPCuvQPw9-4oAg&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">illustration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; basement escape<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=basement+fire+escape&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwjG1JHPpJf7AhVwno4IHWpaCCEQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=basement+fire+escape&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoECAAQQzoECCMQJzoGCAAQCBAeOgcIABCABBAYUN0_WI5mYPRnaAJwAHgAgAGUAYgB6wmSAQQxMy4ymAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=03dmY4afFPC8uvQP6rShiAI&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">illustration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle bottombreak\">&#8211; basement egress window<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=basement+egress+window&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwigpe-npJf7AhV3gI4IHW5tC5QQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=basement+eg&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgAMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgQIABBDMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEOgQIIxAnOggIABCABBCxAzoHCAAQsQMQQ1CdDFiXWWDFemgAcAB4AIABzgGIAZ0LkgEGMC4xMS4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=gHdmY6DlO_eAuvQP7tqtoAk&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">illustration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Home Fires<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/home-fires\">information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; home fire preparedness<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/types-of-emergencies\/fire\/home-fire-preparedness.html\">information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle bottombreak\">&#8211; make fire escape plan<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer bottombreak\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/Public-Education\/Staying-safe\/Preparedness\/Escape-planning\">information<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite blank\" style=\"height: 3px !important\"><\/td>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">Every Second Counts<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Vc-AkbpdSYk\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; home fire sprinklers<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ma8H3hFqyZk\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">&#8211; basement flow drafts<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3YiLLsWuOxg\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN new section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Home Safety Components<\/h6>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 25px !important\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smoke+alarms&#038;rh=n%3A495270&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fire Alarms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hardwired+dual+sensor+smoke+detector&#038;rh=n%3A495270&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> &#8211; hardwired dual smoke<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=not+hardwired+dual+sensor+smoke+detector&#038;rh=n%3A495270&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\">&#8211; not hardwired smoke<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wifi+smoke+detector&#038;rh=n%3A495270&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\">&#8211; wifi smoke detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carbon+monoxide+detectors&#038;rh=n%3A49527&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\">Carbon Monoxide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carbon+monoxide+and+smoke+detectors&#038;rh=n%3A3753361&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\">&#8211; carbon and smoke<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491102011&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gas Detectors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=natural+gas+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491102011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8211; natural gas detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=radon+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491102011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8211; radon detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=flood+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491105011&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flood Detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+leakage+alarm&#038;rh=n%3A486548011&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8211; water leakage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=mold+test+kit+for+home&#038;rh=n%3A256409011&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#8211; mold testing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"bottomaccord\" style=\"font-size: 85% !important\">viewing amazon safety<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/preventing-home-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preventing a Home Fire<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"2ndc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">And How Will They Come and Go:<\/h6>\n<p>Another consideration in your planning is how the occupant will come and go from the apartment. Having a separate entrance and exit to the basement might be ideal &#8211; thus allowing the separate entrance\/exit to function as the fire escape path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_04.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_04.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_04-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/modern-architecture-house-interior-in-madrid-stair-UTHVWUD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">What you want to avoid is the occupant coming into your living space at all hours of the day to get into the basement apartment. Having a separate entrance and exit allows the occupant to come and go freely without disturbing the family upstairs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 15px !important\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Basement Apartment Come\/Go&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>(google images)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=basement+apartment+entrance+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwiHhrjnqpf7AhW5oI4IHekHAmcQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=basement+apartment+entrance+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQDFAAWABgAGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJIBAJgBAKoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1n&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=UH5mY4eeN7nBuvQP6Y-IuAY&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\">entrance ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=basement+apartment+egress+door+ideas&#038;tbm=isch&#038;ved=2ahUKEwj79anPq5f7AhW8oY4IHcoeCioQ2-cCegQIABAA&#038;oq=basement+apartment+egress+door+ideas&#038;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECCMQJzoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEAgQHjoHCAAQgAQQGFCOD1ijNWDYNmgBcAB4AIABgAGIAa8MkgEEMTcuMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&#038;sclient=img&#038;ei=Kn9mY_u4L7zDuvQPyr2o0AI&#038;bih=703&#038;biw=1536\" rel=\"nofollow\">egress door ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"3rd\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">2nd:<\/span>Come Up With a Good Plan:<\/h5>\n<p>Of course, you shouldn&#8217;t just start working on your basement remodeling project without having a good plan. You should think about how much you want to spend, how you want the apartment to be set up, what types of amenities you want it to have, and more.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_06b.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_06b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_06b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/architectural-floor-plan-PUHPY3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<li class=\"none content more3\"> A professional can help you draw up a nice floor plan for the basement apartment. Then, your building contractor can use that plan and have a successful project. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">what might be needed<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">Hire a Remodeling Company<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">What Might Be Needed:<\/h6>\n<p>To get the maximum rental price for your area, you will need to make the basement apartment appealing with the addition of all the amenities of valued living.  Incorporate some of the following ideas in your plan:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\">\n<h6>Kitchen Area:<\/h6>\n<p>You need to supply a kitchen with a cooking area that houses the basic appliances such as a refrigerator, stove\/oven, and micro-wave. The kitchen should also have a sink and faucet for cleaning that may or maynot come with a dishwasher.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\">\n<h6>Bedroom:<\/h6>\n<p>Closed off area for a bedroom and closet. It could be an empty room with the tenant supplying the bedroom furniture.  Or you can provide some basic needs such as the bed frame, mattress, and furniture.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\">\n<h6>Bathroom:<\/h6>\n<p>The bathroom will come with a sink and toilet. A shower stall is sufficient for most tenant needs. The sink should be atop a cabinet for storage use.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 40px !important\">\n<h6>Living Area:<\/h6>\n<p>Could be a small area off the kitchen with room for a sofa and media table. In fact, you could make this a large open room area with kitchen, living, and bedroom all together. The only walled-in portion would be the bathroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/basementprep_01.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45468\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Z8juMgV5FBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unsplash.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\"><strong>Spec Planning:<\/strong><br \/>\nTo plan exactly what you might need for the basement apartment, based on a defined budget, will require the use of specs for key areas of your basement. Reviewing and planning the specs will help you formulate the plan with an architect, who will take the specifications and develop a blueprint that a contractor can follow.<\/p>\n<p>Note below the key specs needed for your apartment plan:<\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"> Spec Planning<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">kitchen<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/kitchen-bath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"> bathroom<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/kitchen-bath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">bedroom, closets<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/bedroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">laundry, utility<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/cleaning-closet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">plumbing<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/plumbing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">electrical wiring<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/electrical-wiring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">HVAC<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/hvac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">insulation<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/insulation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">walls, ceiling<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/walls-ceilings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">flooring<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/flooring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">lighting<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/lighting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">doors, windows<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/doors-windows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN new section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"> <\/p>\n<h6>Other Planning Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">budgeting<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/budget-planning.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"> collect ideas<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/remodeling-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">find contractors<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">arrange financing<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/finance\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN new section --><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"3rdc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Hire a Remodeling Company: <\/h6>\n<p>Even though you might be able to handle some of your  basement remodeling project yourself, you&#8217;re probably going to need some  professional help with it.<\/p>\n<p> You&#8217;ll probably find it&#8217;s best for you to hire a  company like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalremodelinggrandrapids.com\/egress-windows\" rel=\"follow\">Cardinal  Remodeling &amp; Design, LLC<\/a> to help you with your project. Then, you can  make sure that the apartment turns out like you want it to.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_05.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_05.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_05-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/interior-wall-framing-with-piping-installation-in--6EFRLZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">It&#8217;s not only important to find the right contractor for the job, but also to learn how to negotiate, work-with, and manage the project to make sure all specs are met within budget.<\/p>\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to have the work inspected to make sure everything is up to code and completed as specified.<\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 25px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"> Find Particular Needs and Contractors<\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-additions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additions-Remodels<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-interior-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Interior<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appraisers<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-home-theater.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Theater<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-architect-inspection.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architects &#8211; Inspectors<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-kitchen-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kitchen and Baths<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-cleaning-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleaning Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-painting-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Painting and Staining<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-electrical-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electrical &#8211; Appliances<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-plumbing-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plumbing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-flooring-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flooring &#8211; Concrete<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-pools-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pools and Spas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-general-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-roofing-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roofing and Siding<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-handyman-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Handyman Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-walls-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walls and Ceilings<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-hvac-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heating and Cooling<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-windows-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows and Doors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-construction-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Construction<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-yard-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yard and Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-exterior-contractors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Exterior<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"\/home-remodeling-other-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Other Services<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN new section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"> <\/p>\n<h6>Contractor Docs<\/h6>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">evaluation sheet<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"> selecting contractor<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-select.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"> contractor negotiations<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-negotiate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"column6\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">working w\/ contractor<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">managing the project<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-manage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"> inspecting the project<\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/services\/contractor-docs-inspect.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN new section --><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"4th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">3rd:<\/span>Make Sure Everything is Done Legally:<\/h5>\n<p>Of course, you don&#8217;t want to face any type of legal problems when you&#8217;re remodeling your basement to turn it into an apartment. Instead, you will want to make sure that everything is done legally. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">This means you should make sure the proper permits are in place before remodeling begins, and you should make sure that the apartment is built up to code.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_iriana88w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Another consideration is neighborhood bylaws if you live within a community association. Some associations may require permission before you can make any structural changes to the home. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">For example, adding an egress door entrance is structural change that may require approval from the association. It is best to check the bylaws on what is allowed and the procedures needed to get a variance to the property before starting the project.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thb',500); return false;\">enjoying the process<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">find basement contractors and services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">shop basement recreation room<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\">more basement related topics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"4thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Enjoying the Process: <\/h6>\n<p>Remodeling can be a fun experience! When you have a guided plan, with professional help, it can be exciting to see a space transform. Allow yourself to dream up d\u00e9cor, furnishings, and how you&#8217;ll use the apartment.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08b.jpg\" alt=\"how to remodel your basement into an apartment\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08b.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/basementapart_08b-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/empty-interior-living-room-in-a-new-apartment-8BVFTMW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">This can help you push through to completion if things get complicated. Turning a basement into a living space is an amazing process to witness\u2014enjoy it!<\/p>\n<p>And if you decide not to rent it, it can be used as a guest house and\/or AirBnB. A complete living area in the basement that will add value to the home.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/basement-conversion-design-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Inspiring Basement Conversion Design Ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more\" id=\"conclusion\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments h53header\">\n<h6>Conclusion<\/h6>\n<p>Turning your basement into an apartment can provide several benefits. You can use it as an additional source of income by renting out the space. On the flip side, you can use this apartment to house guests and family members. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none comments\">Overall, this space will be so useful to you and others after the renovation is complete. You can be sure that everything will run smoothly and that you&#8217;re fully happy with the results if you follow these tips. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to more basement remodeling ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=basement+odor+eliminator&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">basement odor eliminator<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=basement+dehumidifier&#038;rh=n%3A267557011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">basement dehumidifier<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=basement+sump+pump&#038;rh=n%3A680335011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">basement sump pump<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/> how to remodel your basement into an apartment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Internal Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2012\/05\/31\/is-your-basement-apartment-legal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IS YOUR: basement apartment legal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite pin\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=basement aparment ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PINTEREST: basement apartment ideas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2022\/07\/08\/5-safety-maintenance-tips-for-your-basement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INFO: safety tips for basement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PM2Fole42-w\">YOUTUBE: basement apartment ideas (ext.)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">FIND: remodeling services (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: basement recreation rm (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- begin side nav with FEED --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-basement.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>some other ideas<br \/> &nbsp; for unfinished basements<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Basement Playroom<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/time-to-play-head-into-basement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/basement_play_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/time-to-play-head-into-basement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Okay! Kids \u2026 It\u2019s Time to Play \u2026 Head Down Into the Basement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Basement Recreation<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/basement-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/basementrec_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/basement-recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Into the Basement for Recreation and Everything Fun<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 4th nav section  IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more8 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>extra living n&#8217; working<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; down in the basement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Extra Living Space<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-for-your-basement-makeover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/basementprep_03.jpg\" alt=\"basement living space\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/tips-for-your-basement-makeover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Tips For Your Basement Makeover \u2013 Turn Your Basement Into an Extra Living Space<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Working In Basement<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/down-into-basement-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/basementhmoffice_01.jpg\" alt=\"working in basement\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/down-into-basement-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Get Back to Work \u2026 Down Into the Basement Home Office<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 5th nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>basements are great<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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More<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=activity+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">activity tables<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bead+activity+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">type: bead<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lego+activity+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">type: lego<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sand+activity+table&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">type: sand<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=transportation+activity+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">type: transportation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=magnetic+activity+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">type: magnetic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=activity+table+with+storage&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tables w\/ storage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=activity+table+with+chairs&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tables w\/ chairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=children+chairs&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">children chairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=children+rocking+chairs&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rocking chairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bean+bag+chairs&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bean bag chairs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=video+bean+bag+chairs&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">video bean bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-recroom-play.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view bestsellers in child playroom<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Play Houses &#038; Play School<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=play+houses&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">play houses<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=play+tents&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">play tents<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=play+tunnels&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">play tunnels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fun+houses&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fun houses<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=play+school&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">play school<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=children+desks&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">children desks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=school+supplies&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">school supplies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=easel+boards&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">easel boards<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dry+erase+boards&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dry erase boards<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=chalk+boards&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chalk boards<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=chalk+tables&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chalk tables<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=chalk+and+markers&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chalk &amp; markers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Play Imagination<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=doll+house&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">doll house<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=barbie+doll+house&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">barbie doll house<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=doll+house+accessories+and+furniture&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">doll house miniatures<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=train+sets&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">train sets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=train+set+table&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">train set table<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=train+set+lights&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">train set lighting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=kitchen+playset&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kitchen playset<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden+playset&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden playset<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool+playset&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool playset<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Toys &#038; Toy Storage<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=action+figures&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">action figures<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=board+games&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">board games<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lego+blocks&#038;i=toys-and-games&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lego blocks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lincoln+logs+sets&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lincoln logs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fashion+dolls&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fashion dolls<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=indoor+playsets&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">playsets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hot+wheels&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hot wheels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=puzzles&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">puzzles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=toy+storage+boxes&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toy boxes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=toy+storage+chests&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toy chests<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=toy+bookcase&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toy bookcase<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=toy+cubbies&amp;i=toys-and-games&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toy cubbies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .search --><\/p>\n<div class=\"amazonsearch\">\n<p>or simply search by entering child play item or other recreational need<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"search-block\">\n<form class=\"search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?\" method=\"GET\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"search-value\" name=\"keywords\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter Search Term\" \/><input name=\"i\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"lawngarden\" \/><input id=\"btn-search-button\" class=\"search-button\" title=\"search\" type=\"submit\" value=\"\" \/><select class=\"optionmobile searchfield\" style=\"display: none;\" name=\"tag\"><option value=\"lifeplanning-20\"><\/option><\/select><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end searh --><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"lighttip margin\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"imgtip\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/lighttip.png\" alt=\"reminder\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"texttip\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">if not a basement apartment, how about a basement recreation room?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"imagebreak new\" id=\"recenttopics\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/home-improvement-magazine\/content-frames\/post-gallery-content-basement.html\" class=\"contentframe\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div class=\"pagenavigation\">\n<div id=\"navfloatsection\">\n<div class=\"navfloat headtitle\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat intro\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#begincontent',500); return false;\" title=\"topic\"><span>intro:<\/span>basement apartment<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\" title=\"topic1\">summary outline<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"navfloat\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); 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