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3 Types of Egress Windows: Which Is Best?
Egress windows are an essential component of a basement finishing project. Although all egress windows have the same intent/purpose, they may operate differently. In this month’s blog, we’ll discuss the three most common types of egress windows and the advantages/disadvantages of each. Egress casement window A casement window is essentially a hinged window that is […]
Read More....Get Into Green Remodeling with Eco-Friendly Finished Basements
As we enter spring, our minds turn to the environment and how we can be more eco-conscious. A finished basement fits beautifully into a sustainable house plan — here’s how! Finished basements as a green home improvement Staying within the footprint As we move towards more sustainable ways of building and remodeling, we must […]
Read More....How Much Value Does an Egress Window Add?
If you don’t already have a basement egress window, do you need one? Is it really worth the investment? How much value does an egress window add? While egress window installation is included with most new construction (per building codes in many localities), many homes still lack a basement emergency exit. If you’re in that […]
Read More....The Ins and Outs of Window Well Maintenance
Basement egress window wells let a lot of good things in — fresh air, natural light, and (if necessary) lifesaving emergency personnel. However, if improperly installed or maintained, a window well could let in things you’d rather keep out. The most undesirable of these guests? H2O. While water damage represents a threat to any basement, […]
Read More....How to Use Finished Basements for Holiday Gatherings
The holidays abound with many things — ideally speaking, good food and good drinks to accompany the obligatory joy, laughter, and cheer. Unfortunately for many folks, the holidays do not especially abound in time and space. And when that big holiday gathering happens at their house, the only thing in abundance is stress. A partially […]
Read More....Making Finished Basements a Fit for Multigenerational Homes
More and more Americans are opting for multigenerational living — and consequently demanding more from their houses. Between 1971 and 2021, the number of Americans living in multigenerational homes (defined as those containing two or more adult generations) roughly quadrupled — from 14.5 million to 59.7 million. At least 1 out of every 5 American […]
Read More....Brightening a Basement Home Office with Egress Windows
Due to events of which we are all aware, the way we work has shifted dramatically in recent years, with fully remote and hybrid arrangements becoming much more common. Working from home has many advantages, but for some people — especially those with families — finding the peace to hunker down and focus can be […]
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