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Benefits of Building a Home

November 18, 2020 by WL Construction

As the housing market becomes more competitive, it can be hard to find the home of your dreams. Recently, there has been a stronger desire for families to look into custom building their homes. A brand-new home has plenty of advantages and is worth the time and energy it takes to build it!

Here are a few of the many benefits of building a custom home:

Building Allows for Personalization

The biggest advantage to building your home is that you can personalize it exactly the way you want. Often, when homes are pre-built, making affordable changes that suits your needs can be challenging. However, when you build your home, no decision is out of your control!

Creating a Custom Floor Plan

When you purchase a pre-existing home, you will likely have to make significant changes such as knocking down walls if you want to change your floor plan. This process usually involves spending a lot of time, money, and effort to get exactly what you want.

When you’re custom building your home, you can choose how big or small you want each room to be. Also, you can pre-determine the location of each room in your home. So, if you wish for the master bedroom to be on the first floor of your home, you can do that!

Increasing in Privacy in the Home

Everyone loves their privacy, and designing your home allows you to create the highest levels of privacy possible. Everything is in your control, so if you want to add architectural features to make you feel more comfortable, you can. Also, you have the flexibility to add features such as trees and privacy fences to increase privacy in your yard.

Building a New Home Can Be Less Costly

Regardless, if you’re buying a home, it’s going to be a significant investment. Although purchase an older home may seem like a cheaper option, sometimes older homes require a lot more maintenance and repairs than a custom-build home. There is much more relief building a brand new house because you won’t have to worry about fixing time and money consuming foundational problems.

Creating Your Custom Home

If you’re thinking about creating a custom home, contact W.L. Construction to help with the job! We have the perfect balance between building the home that you’ve always dreamed of. Contact us today to learn more about how you can create your custom home.

4 Tips for Basement Remodeling

November 2, 2020 by WL Construction

Is your basement unfinished? If so, it’s time to start remodeling! Your basement is a large area that’s great for storage, but you can also use it to make another enjoyable room in your home. If you’re thinking about remodeling, let us help!

Use these basement remodeling ideas to help increase your living space:

Create Another Family Room

Because basements are usually large, they are a great space to host get-togethers for the whole family. Add a T.V., maybe a pool table, and other games and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Plus, make sure you include floor lamps, a coffee table, and comfortable couches for your guests to gather around.

Add a Bedroom to Your Home

Is it getting a little too crowded upstairs? A basement bedroom is an excellent addition to your home, and it’s the perfect spot for a new guest room. Depending on your basement’s size, you can typically fit either a double or a twin bed comfortably. Plus, don’t forget that you can add extra decor to make it feel just like a cozy bedroom.

Keep in mind that building codes require that basement bedrooms have emergency exits that lead outside. This can be either through a door or window.

Finishing Your Basement Ceiling

Because unfinished basements typically have exposed pipes and ductwork, it’s best to cover them up if you’re trying to make it a livable space. You can easily conceal the open ductwork with drywall or paneling.

Drywall is an excellent option because it brings the same look as your rooms on your home’s main level. Plus, you can paint it in different colors to help give it a smooth finish.

Add Built-In Storage

Since most families use their basement as extra storage space, you may not want to sacrifice that space to make another room. However, it is possible to have both!

As you remodel, plan for attractive, useful storage to incorporate into your basement. Whether that’s decorative shelves or built-in storage closets, we promise you can still use your basement as a storage space even if you want to make it another room of the house.

How to Design Your Perfect Basement

Are you looking to finally finish your basement? Contact W.L. Construction today at 541-738-2602 to start designing your perfect basement. We’ll even give you a free consultation!