Is your home feeling colder than it should in winter, and warmer than it should in summer? When that happens, it’s a sign your home is dealing with draftiness. And those drafts aren’t just uncomfortable; they’re also expensive. Fortunately, with the right repairs, your home can be draft-free. Our team at Iron River Construction loves…
Category: Basement Remodeling
Lower Level Finish
Scope of Work: We had completed a full 2 story addition for this client a year previously but did not complete the lower level at that time. We only finished through insulation and rough in stage. This was also the clients 3rd project with Iron River and we are working together again for a main…
Am I Ready for a Home Remodel?
Do you dream of having a more spacious bathroom, a more functional kitchen, or converting two small bedrooms into one big space? The idea of home renovation can be glamorous, but there’s a lot to consider before you launch into remodeling. Do you want to renovate everything? Or will a kitchen remodel and bathroom upgrade…
Three Ways a Finished Basement Can Increase The Value of Your Home
Whether improving your own home or remodeling a rental property, finishing a basement can deliver an excellent return on your investment. Remodeling this area can be a cost-effective way to increase the appraisal value of your home by as much as a whopping 70%. Here are three ways a basement renovation can add value to…
3 Tips To Finish Your Basement
When you think of a basement, what is the first thing you see? For some of you, you see a “man cave” or a quiet office to finish work or read a good book. Having a basement in your home is a great way to enjoy the family all in one area, watch a movie,…
Basement Remodeling Ideas for Your Home
If you’re considering remodeling your basement you’ve likely tossed around both simple and complex projects in your mind. After all, you want to make sure it’s perfect and exactly how you pictured it in your mind. Luckily, you can turn your basement into whatever you desire so your options really are limitless. Many people have…
Make Your Home Larger: Finish the Basement on Your Minnesota Home
Deciding to finish your basement is a major decision, but it’s one of those secrets that you can relish in if you need more space for your family. With a finished basement, you’re able to get more from the house when you go to sell it as well. If you need further reasons as to…
Wet Spring Can Mean Damp Basements – Here’s How to Cut Down on the Mold & Mildew
Dark areas of your home which are also prone to dampness can be the perfect breeding ground for mold. And with our current awareness of the potential health problems arising from mold exposure, keeping it under control is extremely important. Left untreated, it can also do structural damage to your home, so staying on top…
Combustion Air Vents Part 2: Common Problems and Solutions
In our last post, we covered what a combustion air vent is, so in this entry, we’ll cover problems which may come up during your basement remodel or afterwards. The most common, but easily remedied, problem is blockage. IntentionalThe cold air that the duct brings in over the winter tends to make the floor very…
Combustion Air Vents: What Are They?
If you’ve taken a good look at your furnace after your basement remodel, you’ve probably noticed an insulated tube running ceiling to floor. That tube is a combustion air duct, and it’s essential to your heating/cooling systems. Air MovementIn order to understand what this duct does, we first need to understand how air moves in…
