basement or no basement-- help us settle the argument

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:16:00 - sounds like the lack of closets in the rest of the house is the biggest problem.

Some houses have decent storage space above ground.

Not a problem at all (see: all the other uses for our basement). I have a fabulous dressing room, so I'm set for closets.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in Wisconsin. I've GOT to have a basement!

[Anonymous]

Basement.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in tidewater, so no basements. I hate them, but they are totally expected up here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:16:00 - sounds like the lack of closets in the rest of the house is the biggest problem.

Some houses have decent storage space above ground.

Not a problem at all (see: all the other uses for our basement). I have a fabulous dressing room, so I'm set for closets.

I figured out my confusion-I thought you were saying there was no storage in the rest of your historic home (you said "old house")

Misunderstood