Your unfinished basement is prime real estate. It can beef up your home’s resale value and provide valuable, functional room for homeowners to stretch and grow. When contemplating how to finish the space, there are many dos and don’ts to consider. A few dos include use of a detailed plan, a clear understanding of building codes and possible fines, and awareness of moisture and flooding issues that often accompany basement spaces. Basement finishing don’ts include forgetting to leave unfinished space for storage and utility units, covering mold or mildew with drywall, and forgoing important tests for hazards like radon.
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