Do you have a basement in your house with a rather low ceiling? You may have purchased a home that is a couple of decades old, and its basement is in accordance to the styles of the days gone by when basements were used primarily for storage, but certainly not for living. Of course, a basement that is only six feet tall will do you no good, and besides, it most certainly will not conform to the requirements of the building code. However, why should you give up on a perfectly good spare guest room, play room, exercise room, or even laundry room? Although raising the ceiling probably is not an option, you can still increase your living space by lowering the floor.

A home’s basement can serve as valuable, additional living space; and when properly finished, your basement will not look or feel like a basement whatsoever, but will merely be an extension of your home. However, basements are often underutilized because they tend to be damp, leaky places unsuitable for living. This is where it can be extremely beneficial to take precautionary steps to prevent moisture from entering your basement. Taking a few key steps can greatly reduce the amount of moisture that is able to enter your home, and will allow you to have your basement remodeled. Here is a quick guide on how to seal a basement so that you can begin your basement renovations.