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List of things to do before and
after designing your basement
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Three ‘Ds’ to do before you start remodelling your basement:
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Do proper research.
 Well, if you are going to spend a lot of amount on doing something as important as
transforming or constructing your basement, an important part of your house, you have
to dedicate your time to talk to the engineers or contractors first. Make sure you have
acquired the building permission.
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Double check your plumbing.
 Most of the basements are always wet and damp. As there is no sufficient light or an
outlet. Above that, the water pipes could cause a lot of issues. They might break or leak. If
you are considering to have a bathroom in the basement, you might want to consult an
engineer to reroute the pipes to avoid the overflow or backflow of the drainage water. Use
as less piping as you can.
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Decide the best time to begin the remodelling.
 Most of the time you may think ‘Anytime is right’ and you can remodel or construct the
basement in any season. However, not all the months are in our favour. So make sure the
weather is in your favour and not wet. If you are hiring a contractor, they might not able to
work during a bad weather. My choice to work on remodelling the basement or the house
is the spring season or the summer.