Ideas for Home Additions

Does your house not seem big enough? Maybe, when you bought the home, you saw it as a starter house where you would eventually add more square footage. Whatever the scenario, you are looking for ways to get more out of your home. If this is you then perhaps you are considering a room addition of some sort, but are not sure what.

For some people, figuring out what to do with their home’s space is a challenge. Either they have no ideas at all, or they have more ideas than they have space. So, if you are trying to decide what you want to do with that extra space, then here are a few suggestions for room additions or Minneapolis home remodeling projects to get you started.

• A sunroom - These are particularly nice if you love to garden and want a place to keep your plants in the off-season. Of course, they also work well as a place to entertain guests. Just remember that they need to be treated like any other part of the house and will typically need electrical wiring and insulation-even if you aren’t concerned with plumbing.
• Master bath – Many older homes were not built with master baths, consequently, this is a great room addition-especially if there is a room where the wall can be knocked out rather than having to build the entire space.
• Refinishing a basement or attic – This is a tried true room addition plan, as it allows you to make good use of an area that is often overlooked.
• Kitchen expansion – If you love to cook and entertain, consider adding on to your existing kitchen to make it more conducive to this activity.
• Library or office- If you can’t seem to pass up a box of books, then why not add on a room to serve as a library. Add a desk or two to the design and you can also have a home office.

Room additions can be a lot of fun and not scary at all. If you are not sure how to go about remodeling your home’s space or perhaps want a room addition, be sure to give Dean Johnson Remodeling a call. We would love to help you.

Home Remodeling Projects To Think About ...

Did other projects demand your time this summer, not letting you get to that home remodeling project you really wanted to? With summer nearing the finish line, now is the time to get started if you really, really want to have that improvement ready for use by the time leaves begin falling to the ground.

In an article a few months back, we discussed home remodeling projects to consider for this (almost over) summer. Projects we discussed included room additions, basement refinishing, adding a deck or patio, and work on your kitchen and/or bathroom. Did you not get to any of these, or did you end up deciding to bring in a professional Minneapolis home remodeling contractor?

We noted that with room additions:

Room additions are especially popular among growing families. Are your kids getting too big to share a room, or have you recently added another member to the family? Adding another bedroom can alleviate issues. If a parent or in-law will becoming to permanently stay with you, adding on will give them the privacy they desire while having them close by.

Another option, although more involved, is to put another story on your home. Second-story additions add more than just necessary space: they greatly increase your home's resale value.

That's the beauty of home remodeling: it can expand your space and you won't have to look for another home if quarters are becoming too cramped. All the projects mentioned can do wonders for your home's resale value.

Read the entire article: "Home Remodeling: Home Remodeling Projects To Think About for Summer 2012."