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My immediate reaction to the question of whether you can add a basement to an existing home was "No way!" It's not the first time I've been wrong, though. Not even the first time today. Turns out, ...
When building a new home, plan the foundation to include an exterior staircase and entry basement doors. The foundation contractor can build a foundation extension or areaway to fit the door system ...
Some homeowners look at their basement and see wasted space. A concrete floor, exposed ceiling and boxes of old stuff could ...
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8 Basement Lighting Ideas for a Cozy Space

Layers of Light To get started with some basement lighting ideas, you first need to plan out your different layers of light. Use multiple sources of light to make a dark and windowless basement more ...
“One of my favorite basement renovations is turning the area into a separate living space,” said Aja McClanahan, financial writer and real estate agent from Space Coast Move HQ. “This means you’d need ...
The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. Lou says how adding a macerating toilet to your basement can add convenience and ...