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With the renovations season upon us, I thought it'd be good to spend some time talking about who finishes their basement, why they finish it, what goes into that project, how long it takes, what the costs are, etc, as well as things you want to think about if you're considering finishing your basement.

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• The number one reason people finish their basement - (00:54)
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• The definition of finishing your basement versus renovating your basement - (01:52)
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• Why home builders don\\u2019t finish the basements in most of their homes - (02:49)
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• Why people finish their basements - (03:43)
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• The second most popular reason people finish their basement -(04:35)
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• Why basement apartments cost more - (05:24)
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• Our opinion on renovating for resale - (06:24)
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• When is the best time to renovate your basement - (07:16)
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• How drying time impacts your renovation schedule - (08:04)
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• Putting a subfloor in your basement - (11:00)
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• How effective soundproofing is in your basement - (11:59)
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• Saving money on your basement project - (12:49)
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• Being open about your budget - (14:25)
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• Timelines for a registered basement apartment - (15:18)
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• Approximate cost for a legal, registered basement apartment in Guelph - (16:32)
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• DIY/contractor basement finishing option (17:22)
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• Saving money by getting the permit yourself - (19:16)
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Thanks for listening and we'll see you on the next one.