Remodeling your basement can be as easy as a coat of paint andthe right furniture, or as complex as electrical works, Plumbingand wall construction. You can do it yourself if the upgrade issimple and does not require work that should be done by acontractor. Make it a family project that will allow quality timeand saving money.The first step is proper planning. Before you can do this, youmust agree on what activities will be conducted in the space. Abasement can be easily transformed into a home office, an extrabedroom, a family room or a workshop. There are simple computerprograms that can help with design, and they give you a betterpicture of the proposed outcome. Paper, pencil, a measuring tapeand your imagination will work just as well.The first step is to measure the length and width o