Having a cluttered basement can be very problematic. You’ll run out of space and you may have difficulty moving through the room. It’ll be a headache when you need to find something down there. Try using the advice below to optimize the space in your
basement.
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Storing Items In A Basement
First, the homeowner needs to make sure that they’re properly storing items in their basement. It is essential to avoid storing stuff that could be damaged by moisture unless your basement is finished. Basements tend to have humidity issues so this is something to consider when storing your belongings downstairs.
- If the basement has moisture problems, don’t store documents or photos down there.
- It may be a good idea to tackle the humidity problem. Use a dehumidifier to remove humidity from the room. You can also use a mold-resistant primer to protect the walls.
- Always check for leaks. Water leaks can quickly destroy any items stored in the basement.
- Keep items off the floor to prevent them from being destroyed due to floods.
Organizational Tips
Use the information below to properly organize your basement.
Using Shelves
A basement is a perfect place for shelves. A study shelf will give you plenty of space to store your items. Plus, the shelf will keep your belongings off the ground. If your basement floods, the elevated items will be protected. Use vertical storage options to get more from your space.
Pick The Best Containers
The homeowner also needs to store items in containers. Using containers is a good way to organize similar items together and protect them from humidity. Make sure that the items are airtight. Clear containers are always best because you can see the items inside without removing the lid.
Keep Certain Items Together
It is essential to keep certain items together. Before Halloween, you’re likely going to enter your basement to get your Halloween decorations and costumes. If these items are kept separate, it’ll be harder to find and get them. Keeping these items together only makes sense. Besides keeping Halloween decorations together, you’ll also want to keep tools together and Christmas decorations together.
Storing Food Items
Some food items can be stored in your basement, but others should be stored upstairs. The problem is that the basement is humid and the humidity will destroy some items. Instead, you should only use your basement to store nonperishable foods. Make sure that they’re canned properly too.
Use All Space
The resident should use every inch of space. In particular, they cannot ignore the large space under their stairs. In many cases, this space has not been used. That is unfortunate because it can be used for a variety of purposes. Hangers can be installed on the underside of the steps. Then, they can hold clothes, tools, and other essentials. The space can also be turned into a laundry or playroom for children.
Moving The Laundry Downstairs
It would be a good idea to move your laundry downstairs. Your basement has plenty of space for your washer and dryer. If you have the right hookups downstairs, you can create a basement laundry in a few minutes. Just make sure that you get help moving these appliances to the basement because this can be dangerous. When you’re doing the laundry downstairs, you won’t have to worry about the noise upstairs. You can even put a
TV in the basement so you don’t get bored while doing the laundry.
Working Downstairs
Don’t forget that this space could easily be used for work purposes. Creating a workspace downstairs will provide countless benefits. For starters, you’ll be able to work in peace without bothering your loved ones. Whether you’re using a
computer or hammer, you can produce a lot of noise without waking your spouse. All of your tools will be kept together too.
More Living Space
Whether you’re fighting with your spouse or guests are coming over, you’ll love having another living space downstairs. With a finished basement, you can easily sleep downstairs without experiencing allergy problems or running into humidity issues. A finished basement can be just as inviting as your bedroom upstairs. Paint the walls and install a bed so you can sleep downstairs when necessary.
When you tackle these projects, you may find that you have too much junk in your basement. If you encounter this problem, you’ll need to find a way to dispose of your unwanted items. We recommend calling our office because our friendly technicians are ready to help.
Call today and we’ll get rid of your unwanted items tomorrow.
