Redefining the Basement: Fasteners for Basement Remodeling Jobs

The cellar. The rumpus room. The rec room. The man cave. Storage.

A basement has been called many different names over the years, and is called upon to serve many different uses. For many home owners, the basement is the last room on their list to remodel, but it is the room where they spend the most time when they are home. It can quickly become their favorite room in the house if they give it the same attention to detail that people put into remodeling kitchens or bathrooms. It is up to the contractor to offer some inspiration to the homeowner to add detail and pizzazz, which will ultimately make the simple man cave transformation a money maker for the remodeler.

One of the big trends in basement remodeling is giving the whole space a themed feel. It is the one area of the house where it is ok to be more creative and fun! “Upgrading the Man Cave – Basement Remodeling Trends You’ll Love” details some very unique basement remodeling ideas that are sure to inspire your homeowners to think beyond the four subterranean walls:

1. The Sports Zone. Transform your basement into the local sports pub by adding a large screen television, big comfortable chairs or a sectional, and wet bar. You’ll soon find your house is your neighbors’ favorite place to gather to watch football, baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, or golf. Decorate with your favorite team’s jerseys, pennants and other collectibles.
 
2. The Movie Theater. Create the ultimate space for watching movies complete with surround sound, special lighting, and one of those new curved televisions! Dim the lights, pop some popcorn, and settle in with your family for an evening watching the latest blockbuster all in the comfort of your own home.
 
3. The Game Room. Why go out to the local pool hall when you can play in your own man cave. Invite your friends over to play pool, darts, poker, air hockey...you name it. Design the space around your favorite game!
 
4. Music Lovers Paradise. If you have a musician in the family, you know how much they love to play and listen to music. Why not create an in-home studio with soundproof walls? For music aficionados, design built-ins or niches to display instruments, record albums, concert tickets or other cool collectible items.
 
5. Wine Bar or Pub. Happy Hour is just steps away in your own wet bar. For wine lovers, create a wine tasting room and include plenty of space to store your favorite bottles. If you prefer beer or cocktails, design a fantastic bar space with plenty of space for glassware, mixers, an ice-maker, refrigerator and a great bar for your friends to gather around.

The more details they want, the more fasteners you will need

Upselling is an art form, but for a remodel, simply sharing some pictures found on Houzz.com and encouraging your homeowners to go “a little crazy” with their design ideas can bring you some extra revenue. Of course, all these ideas will require more materials, and more of your time. This can quickly backfire if you are spending too much time on a job and have to turn down new jobs.

SCRAIL®, the Faster Fastener®, is the answer to this potential dilemma. Not sacrificing the quality and superior holding power of a screw, SCRAIL® are driven in with the ease of a nail, using a pneumatic nail gun. They enable a basement remodeler to build stairs, framing, walls, custom cabinets and more with the utmost efficiency and speed, while still delivering an end product that will get the contractor more of the referrals they will now have time for thanks to the Faster Fastener®!

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