- Before you get too far with designing your dream basement, check your local municipal code for any restrictions that you need to incorporate into your plan
- Hire a professional to come in and check for any signs of water in the basement before you begin the project; any water issues need to be remedied before beginning the transformation
- If your plans include an entertainment area, think about putting extra insulation in the ceiling so things aren’t too loud upstairs
- Be sure to install enough lighting so that it doesn’t feel like you are sitting in a cave
- Consult with a trusted contractor to see if there is a possibility of tweaking the heating and ventilation systems to heat the basement properly