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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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Design-build vs general contractor in Michigan
Design-build vs general contractor: how to choose for your Michigan renovation When you start planning a major renovation in Southeast Michigan, one of the first decisions you face is how to structure the project. Do you hire an architect to draw plans and then find a general contractor to build them? Or do you go…
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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…
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Michigan Basement Finishing: 2026 Edition
Listen, if you’re reading this, you’re probably standing in a Michigan basement right now, flashlight in hand, wondering if that mysterious drip in the corner is going to turn into the Great Lakes’ newest tributary. After years of basement remodeling experience and literally thousands of Michigan basement inspections, I’m going to tell you exactly what you need…
