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an empty room with yoga mats and benches

We recently added an egress window to our basement and couldn’t be happier with the decision. I did quite a bit of research and wanted to share what I’ve learned and why we decided to add this feature to our home! What is an egress window? Egress windows are large openings that offer a secondary exit […]

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How To Install Egress Windows - When it comes to ranking the most challenging DIY home improvement projects, installing an egress window earns a spot near the top of the list. While not as dangerous as repairing a roof or as complex as many electrical wiring projects, installing an egress requires managing a lot of moving parts. Extreme How To | Basement DIY | Egress Window | Home Renovations

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an open window in the side of a house with dirt on the ground next to it

Cook Bros. Arlington, Virginia - basement, below grade window, egress window, egress window well, Virginia, well, added benefit of emergency stairs to climb

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there is a small window on the side of this building that looks like it has been built into the ground

Any thoughts on this? The contractor who built this home was concerned about the buyers small children possibly falling into the basement egress well. He considered a gate but felt the location of the AC condenser…

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white living room with picture windows and blue hues

Picking out windows for the basement presents some unique challenges. You might be looking for an egress window, you might be looking for extra peace of mind, or maybe you’re after a window that can withstand damp conditions found near the ground? Whatever your priorities, we can point you in the direction of a good basement window.

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an open window in the ground next to a brick building with gravel and rocks around it

I couldn’t find any premade window wells that I liked, so I decided to create my own. A lot more work, but I think they turned out really well and thr lighting helps make them feel less creepy at night and also helps with visibility for them so no one falls into them.

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