A basement home improvement project is one of the best interior home projects you can do for your home, but it is often overlooked. A basement refinishing not only increases the overall square footage of your home, but it also adds a new living space for your family to enjoy. However, basement projects need to meet all building codes, and this can include an egress window. If you are unsure what an egress window is, it is a window that can serve as an emergency exit from a living space underground. Do you need one in your basement? It depends. Let us take a look.
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