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Egress windows in Michigan: codes, costs, and installation
Egress windows in Michigan: what the code requires and what it costs If you are finishing your basement and plan to use any room as a bedroom, Michigan building code requires an egress window in that room. This is not optional. It is not a suggestion. It is a life-safety requirement that exists because if…
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Basement waterproofing in Michigan: what works and what doesn’t
Basement waterproofing in Michigan: what every homeowner should know before finishing Basement waterproofing in Michigan is not optional and it is not something you can skip to save money on a basement finishing project. I say this in nearly every consultation I do because the consequences of finishing a basement without proper waterproofing are expensive,…
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What is a Michigan basement and should you finish one
What is a Michigan basement and why does yours look like that If you own an older home in Southeast Michigan, there is a good chance your basement looks nothing like what you see on renovation shows. The ceiling might be five and a half feet high. The floor might be bare dirt or crumbling…
