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There are so many good reasons to remodel your basement -- more usable room, additional privacy, increased resale value, and energy efficiency, to name just a few. The best part is that basement ...

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BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Egress windows may not be the most glamorous feature of a home, but they play a crucial role in safety, aesthetics and even property value. Adam Ellis, owner ACE Waterproofing ...

Q: I live in a townhouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, built in the early 1980s. It has a finished basement with a small egress window with a rounded well outside. During heavy rainstorms, which we had ...

Know how much space you are working with. This is particularly important regarding height: Many local regulations on turning a basement into a livable area require that the basement be at least 7 feet ...