Bump out mudroom addition

In this article,Jeremy Kassel details the process of converting an existing porch into a mudroom. The porch, initially about 60 sq. ft., lacked proper insulation, had single-pane windows, and a storm door in place of a proper entry door. The goal was to transform it into a semi-conditioned mudroom with a utility area for laundry and space for storing items like boots, jackets, hats, and gloves.

We live in the land of sugar sand. Sand so fine that it’s almost impossible to keep from tracking it indoors. After we bought our house, we found that we were having to vacuum the kitchen — (which was the room we entered from the back door) – every few days. That got really …

House additions come in all sizes, from tiny decks to large rooms. See what size and type of addition can optimize your home's floor plan.

I'm back from my lovely Colorado vacation (sigh). I spent some time out yesterday in the sunny, 85 degree fall weather (hey, it's Texas folk...

If you have an older home in an established neighborhood with strict HOA rules perhaps you can expand your living space with a #bumpout addition. Take a look at this first floor remodel that expanded the homeowner's living space within the footprint of the home except for a small #mudroom bumpout.

We'll explain what a bump out is and run down when it's the right choice to expand your home's footprint.

Would love to build a side entrance to the basement like this.

I'm back from my lovely Colorado vacation (sigh). I spent some time out yesterday in the sunny, 85 degree fall weather (hey, it's Texas folks - this is fall!) purchasing my mums and pumpkins.I know that these gorgeous fall days will soon give way to the messy days of winter so it's time to revisit Steph's mudroom. A quick recap; my friend Steph, who lives in the northeast, is adding a mudroom addition to her family's home - a 1700's school house - that will also serve as their entryway…