Creating Work from home space for a new business or career can be quite difficult, particularly when your home is a busy one shared by a number of family members. However, if you live in a more mature property it may well have a below ground accommodation that is not at present in use|being used|occupied[/spin]. This area might easily be pressed into use in order to offer all the room you could dream of to work from home effectively.

There are though , a few potential issues to consider. Damp is often a problem with accommodation below ground and this can present a health hazard if you plan to work from home for extended periods of time. The solution to damp can be costly and normally tanking the walls.

Low levels of daylight often also be a problem. Although not a health hazard it is often seriously depressing to have to function in an environment lit only by artificial light and without views from windows. In reality a low level of natural light can sometimes be helpful, especially if your work from home involves Online jobs or other computer based tasks. You need to take into account your own response to this in advance of spending money on adapting the cellar, try working for a day or two in a room with curtains drawn to see how you feel.

A final issue is fresh air. Your cellar will be easy to keep warm and is unlikely to become too hot during a hot summer. But it may be more difficult to keep well ventilated as you will be unable simply to throw open a window. Be aware that having a continual supply of fresh air is vital to your efficiency, working in stale air is debilitating and will ruin your work from home enjoyment. Ensure you can bring fresh air in. If need be give consideration to installing a proper ventilation system with a quiet fan and ducting to the outside world. With some careful planning this can easily be organised on a DIY basis.

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