Crawl Space Ideas

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  Does your home have a crawl space? Are you using it for anything interesting or is it just wasted space? If you think creatively, you can put your crawl space, no matter how big or small, to good use.
  
  

Storage

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  If your crawl space is too small to be used as a room, it certainly can be used to unclutter your home. Store all those things you don't need everyday or items you use seasonally such as holiday decorations or winter clothing. Just make sure the area is kept clean and dry to protect your belongings.
  
  

Secret Hideout

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  What kid wouldn't like a secret place to call their own? Even a small crawl space can become a fun hideaway for a child. Insulate the walls, add inexpensive carpeting to the floor and let your kid's imagination do the rest.
  
  

Family Room

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  If you have a large crawl space with a normal-height ceiling (at least 8-ft.), you could make your crawl space into a family rec room. Although it is a more expensive project than creating a secret hideaway, it is a room the whole family can enjoy. Equip the room with a TV, video and board games, and adequate seating.
  
  

Workshop/Craft Room

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  If your crawl space already has concrete walls or floor, turn it into a simple workshop/craft room for small woodworking projects or messy crafts. Just be sure the space has adequate ventilation.
  
  

Studio

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  Artists can use a crawl space as a painting studio as long as it has adequate ventilation.
  
  

Rehearsal Studio

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  If you have a family member who needs to practice a musical instrument away from the rest of the family, turn your crawl space into a rehearsal studio by lining the walls and floor with soundproofing materials, readily available at any hardware or home improvement store.