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4 things to consider before converting basement
 
If you're fortunate enough to have a basement in your home, you may have the potential for a substantial amount of additional living space right below your feet. But if you're thinking of converting that cold and unappealing area to a warm and cozy new space, there are several things you'll want to take into consideration first.
 
Is it safe?
 
One of the very first things you want to look at with any basement conversion is safety, and that can take a lot of different forms.
Is there convenient and safe access from inside the house in the form of a stairway that meets current building codes, or is there an exterior entrance that works for what you want to use the space for? Is there a sufficient amount of headroom? Would structural supports for the upper floors be in the way, and if so, can they be moved or altered to allow for the necessary space? If you'll be creating a sleeping room, is there safe and legal egress?
 
Is it dry?
 
Now we get down to what's a big issue in a lot of basements, and that's moisture. Newer homes are often designed with ... more

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