The typical range for egress window costs is $2,621 to $5,662 with a national average of $4,129. Egress window cost factors include labor and permits, window size and type, frame material, and ...

Let the sunshine in. That is a real possibility for homeowners who are renovating a basement to become a children’s playroom, home office, additional bedroom, entertainment center, or just a more ...

Q: What type of service provider installs window wells? Would it be landscapers, general contractors or another category? A: Most landscapers, general contractors or experienced handymen can install a ...

In homes and commercial buildings, the importance of egress windows is becoming increasingly clear. In homes, the increased use of basements is putting the occupants at risk for basement leaks, and ...

Window wells for basement windows are good for keeping the soil away from openings in the foundation walls while still allowing for proper drainage and for natural sunlight to make its way into the ...

Q. I'm having trouble with water entering my basement. This only occurs after a heavy rain, and it seems to be coming in from the egress window. I installed a plastic cover over the opening, but water ...

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 ...

With families spending more time in basement living spaces such as kids' playrooms and home theaters, even when they could be out crabbing or learning to sail on the Miles River, safety is more ...

Q: I live in a townhouse 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've had many of this summer, this ...

Basement fires can be deadly, and homeowners who want to add a bedroom to a below-grade space need to consider whether they will need to carve out at least an emergency egress window as part of their ...