The news on the housing front in the U.S. is still not good unfortunately. Homes are still not really selling and millions of people have either lost their homes to foreclosure or are fighting hard not to.
All these economic woes mean that rather than take their chances in a poor real estate market many homeowners are looking for ways to expand and improve the space they already have.
In many cases it is because children who may have been gone for decades are now moving back in with Mom and Dad, because even as adults they cannot afford to make it on their own right now. Many are foreclosure victims while others simply cannot afford sky high rents.
The question of fitting everybody back into a home comes up often. A childhood bedroom may have long since become a study, sewing room or even a gym. In any case that one small room would be of little use when the grandkids are moving in as well.
For some homeowners the answer lies in the basement, for others the attic. Both spaces are ripe for remodels that can add an entirely new "wing" to a home, which makes it much easier to accommodate new arrivals without everyone getting underneath one another's feet and on each other's nerves.
Some homeowners wonder which is easier attic or basement remodeling. There is no one answer to that question though. Most basements have the basics electrical wiring, solid floors, some windows already in place which could save time and/or money over an attic renovation. However moisture and damp challenges in a basement may make the attic remodel a more feasible choice. The only person who can tell you for sure what would work in your home is a good home remodeling specialist.