Finishing a basement can be a good investment. According to cost versus value surveys conducted annually by Remodeling magazine, nationally, the average return on investment for a basement project is around 75 cents on the dollar, and about 86% of the total cost spent in the renovation when it's time to sell.

The answer is yes. Take a look at why this is and how it works. Finishing a basement adds resale value. At some point, you’ll likely sell your home. If your basement resembles anything like the one above, it might creep a few potential homebuyers out.

In the US, finishing a basement will give you a return of 70 to 75% of your investment. That means if you spend $10,000 on improvements, the value of your property will increase by about $7,000. Although you may not recoup 100 percent of your expenses, that’s a good return on investment for most home sellers.

Finishing a basement adds comfortable living space to any house, increases official square footage, and likely boosts property value.