Growing beautifully

Janelle Atyeo
Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 Updated Apr 8, 2021

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The Jandel family finished their basement piece by piece, ending up with an inviting space where family can connect.

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The finished basement at the Jandel house has an office with built-in cabinets and shelves and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

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Janelle Atyeo

Some families buy big and grow into their homes. Some start out small and add on. For one farm family, finishing in phases allowed them to carve out the perfect space for their growing family.

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Construction in progress — Work progressed in phases to finish the basement of the Jandel house.
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Home office — The finished basement at the Jandel house has an office with built-in cabinets and shelves and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.