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<blockquote data-quote="Retired Educator" data-source="post: 110287" data-attributes="member: 3373"><p>Lot's of good points. If it were me and I wanted a basement I would have full 8' ceilings and floor heat. If there is an area that is not going to be finished install everything that you might need later and will be a pain in the butt to install later. Plumbing and wiring are 2 that immediately come to mind. </p><p></p><p>Basements are not usually completely tax free. I'm thinking that there is some tax figured on living space. For example a finished basement is taxed differently than an unfinished basement. Don't know that formula but I don't think it's completely tax free.</p><p></p><p>A very important issue with basements is the water table. Water in the basement is no fun and needs to be considered. Check it out as even building on higher ground doesn't insure against a higher water table. Basements partially in the ground make for a little more comfort. Having windows is more appealing and egress windows need to be considered. They might even be required at least for bedrooms for safety. </p><p></p><p>The good news is that you are already thinking and planning and looking for ideas. That will help with your finished product and you will have a home that is comfortable and satisfying. Not a great time of year for this but attending a Home Show (most often in the spring) might give you some really good ideas that won't break the bank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Retired Educator, post: 110287, member: 3373"] Lot's of good points. If it were me and I wanted a basement I would have full 8' ceilings and floor heat. If there is an area that is not going to be finished install everything that you might need later and will be a pain in the butt to install later. Plumbing and wiring are 2 that immediately come to mind. Basements are not usually completely tax free. I'm thinking that there is some tax figured on living space. For example a finished basement is taxed differently than an unfinished basement. Don't know that formula but I don't think it's completely tax free. A very important issue with basements is the water table. Water in the basement is no fun and needs to be considered. Check it out as even building on higher ground doesn't insure against a higher water table. Basements partially in the ground make for a little more comfort. Having windows is more appealing and egress windows need to be considered. They might even be required at least for bedrooms for safety. The good news is that you are already thinking and planning and looking for ideas. That will help with your finished product and you will have a home that is comfortable and satisfying. Not a great time of year for this but attending a Home Show (most often in the spring) might give you some really good ideas that won't break the bank. [/QUOTE]
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