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8 basement upgrades that violate building codes

Finishing or renovating a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects in America. The appeal is obvious: you unlock an entire floor of usable square footage, often at a fraction of ...
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Collapse of building basement walls prompts evacuation of apartment building in New Jersey

HAWTHORNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- The walls of a basement collapsed in a New Jersey apartment building Sunday morning, forcing the evacuation of residents. The walls caved in shortly after 9 a.m. at the ...