How a Finished Lower Level Can Add Comfort, Space, and Value in a Minnesota Home If you live in St. Michael and the basement is still a mix of storage, laundry, and unused square footage, you are not alone. A lot of northwest metro homes were built with a full basement and then left unfinished for years. The space is there. It just is not working for the family yet. Finishing that lower level is one of the most practical upgrades a St. Michael homeowner can make. You gain liv