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Edmonton Journal
14-05-2025
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Is it better to finish the basement as part of the build or later on?
Article content It's often a top-of-mind conundrum for buyers of new build homes — whether or not to have the builder finish the basement during the new build process or wait and either DIY it or have a contractor do it at some point down the road. 'I get calls from people all of the time asking this and it's a great question,' says Tom Welling, general manager of renovations at Renova Homes and Renovations, a Calgary-based home builder and renovator, noting that he has experience creating basements as both a new home builder and as a renovator. Plus, he is a former new home warranty inspector. 'So I've seen it all when it comes to basements — the good and the bad,' he says with a laugh.
Calgary Herald
14-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Is it better to finish the basement as part of the build or later on?
Article content It's often a top-of-mind conundrum for buyers of new build homes — whether or not to have the builder finish the basement during the new build process or wait and either DIY it or have a contractor do it at some point down the road. Article content Article content 'I get calls from people all of the time asking this and it's a great question,' says Tom Welling, general manager of renovations at Renova Homes and Renovations, a Calgary-based home builder and renovator, noting that he has experience creating basements as both a new home builder and as a renovator. Plus, he is a former new home warranty inspector. 'So I've seen it all when it comes to basements — the good and the bad,' he says with a laugh. Article content Article content 'I think you have to think of it from this perspective: You've got a builder building your house and this is the same challenge whether you are building a custom home or renovating. The initial price shock scares people. So, then they are counting their beans and then they say: 'You know what? We're are going to put off the basement development.' And then they take possession of the house and wish they had done it,' says Welling. Article content Article content The cost of finishing the lower-level will definitely add to the home-building budget, but it is typically money well-spent. It increases a home's value and if the lower level is designed as a legal secondary suite, the financial return as a mortgage helper can be significant. Article content Plus, there is the convenience of having the basement completed when you take possession, allowing you and your family utilize the space. Article content It's possible to roll the cost of the basement into the home's overall financing, but for many, qualifying at the higher value (with the asset value of the finished basement) may be an issue. Article content 'But know that the price of finishing the basement after a home is built is going to cost you $30,000 to $40,000 more,' says Welling. 'So you need to weigh that out. To do the construction in the new build cycle, it is much less expensive. When you wait until after, it's like doing a full renovation after you've just built your house. You have to bring all of the trades back on site.' Not to mention the noise and the dust. Article content But, if you decide to wait, there are several pluses to this scenario. The first being that waiting to finish the lower level gives the home's foundation time to 'cure,' and settle and any cracks or leaks in the lower-level will be obvious in the unfinished state. Secondly, it allows the homeowner to get a feel for how the lower-level space will be used by the family, which isn't always apparent from the get-go. This is key to creating a good design that works for the home's flow and for optimum use of the space. The third plus is that it allows for more time to save for the construction and finishing.
Fox News
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Smallville' actor Tom Welling arrested for alleged DUI
California authorities arrested Tom Welling on the suspicion of drunk driving early Sunday morning. The "Smallville" star was arrested at an Arby's by a Yreka police officer, Fox News Digital can confirm. He was then processed into custody by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office around 2 a.m. local time. Welling was released around 7 a.m. on Sunday after being charged with a misdemeanor citation. The actor is scheduled to appear in court on March 11. Fox News Digital reached out to Welling's representative for comment. Welling is most known for his role in "Smallville," which premiered in 2001. The actor portrayed Superman and the series focused on the superhero's beginnings. The actor was joined by a handful of famous co-stars for The CW series, including Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Kristin Kruek and Justin Hartley. Welling went on to star in films such as "Cheaper by the Dozen" alongside Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt. The actor also appeared in "The Fog," "Draft Day," "Lucifer" and most recently "Mafia Wars." Before his arrest, Welling shared a birthday tribute to his wife, Jessica Rose Lee Welling. Welling shared a series of photos of his wife, who he married in 2019. Welling and Jessica share two sons. "Happy Birthday to our Angel who makes our dreams come true and inspires us even more! We love you to the moon and back!" he wrote.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Teen Heartthrob Is Nearly Unrecognizable in New Mugshot
Tom Welling, a former teen star most known for his role as Clark Kent on Smallville, looks almost unrecognizable in a new mugshot taken after he was arrested for an alleged DUI over the weekend. According to the police report, reviewed by TMZ, the once teen heartthrob, now 47, was arrested in the parking lot of an Arby's in Yreka, Calif. shortly after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 26, where law enforcement officers believed him to be driving under the influence. According to their records, his blood alcohol level was allegedly recorded at or above 0.08 percent, which is the legal limit in most states for drivers over 21 years old. 🎬 🎬 In the actor's mugshot, published by TMZ, Welling's short, salt-and-pepper hair is a far cry from the shaggy dark locks he rocked while starring in the Superman origin story on what would later become The CW, while his tight-lipped frown makes it hard to even picture the slightly crooked smile that once sent teenagers' hearts racing. You may also recognize him for his work in the Cheaper by the Dozen film series, the 2005 remake of The Fog, or Lucifer, among others. Most recently, he starred in the film Mafia Wars alongside Twilight's Cam Gigandet. Today he also shares two children with his wife, Jessica Rose Lee, who happened to celebrate her birthday on Sunday. "Happy Birthday to our Angel who makes our dreams come true and inspires us even more!" he wrote on Instagram alongside several photos of his love. "We love you to the moon and back!" Parade has reached out to Welling's representatives for comment. Next:
Los Angeles Times
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Smallville' star Tom Welling arrested on suspicion of DUI in Northern California
Actor Tom Welling, who played a young Clark Kent in the CW's long-running Superman origin series 'Smallville,' was arrested in Northern California over the weekend. According to TMZ and USA Today, the actor was arrested Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence in Yreka, Calif., which is in Siskiyou County at the northern border of California near Oregon. TMZ said the 47-year-old was arrested in an Arby's parking lot just after midnight. Citing the arrest and booking report, the outlets reported that Welling's blood alcohol level was at or above the 0.08% legal limit. He was arrested and booked by the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office around 2 a.m. local time and was released from custody around 7 a.m. The Yreka Police Department and representatives for Welling did not immediately respond Wednesday to The Times' requests for comment. The sheriff's department declined to comment. An arraignment for the 'Lucifer' and 'Cheaper by the Dozen' actor has reportedly been scheduled for March 11. Welling has not yet publicly commented on the arrest. His most recent post on Instagram was from the day of his arrest and bore a birthday tribute to his wife, Jessica Rose Lee Welling. The couple wed in 2019 and share two sons.
