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Things to Consider When Finishing Your Basement

� Make sure there are no water issues in the basement before you start building . Drips coming through the walls or small pools of water in various areas of the basement are a sign that there is leakage somewhere . Look outside to ensure that the ground and foundation are not wet or contain openings that could lead to water damage . Ask a plumber and contractor to help you get rid of these issues before you add anything else to the basement space .

� You should also be aware of building codes before you begin the basement renovation process . Check with your city and county to see if you need permits to do any construction projects in your basement . This is essential if you ’ re doing electrical or plumbing work in this area of your home , so you ’ ll need to have an inspector come out and make sure everything is up to code .

� Once you ’ ve decided to finish your basement , you ’ ll need to think about the fasteners in the floors and walls of the space . In most cases , these parts of the basement are created from block , masonry , cement or brick , which means that you ’ ll need more than a hammer and nails when you ’ re attaching the framing for the walls and / or windows . It may be best to rent a fastener that is power-actuated , or to hire a contractor who is experienced in this area of work to complete this part of the project for you .