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[quote=Anonymous]Yep, get the permits.  If nothing else, too much of a hassle at resale time if you don't have them.  Also, if you ever plan to refi, if it's not permitted, it will affect the appraisal.  The appraisers go from public records, which won't reflect the improvements.

Battery backup for the sump pump is essential.  A French drain is also a good idea.  Now is the time you can build-in your waterproofing; you won't ever have the opportunity again without ripping up what you're building now.  Instead of hiding the sump pump under a TV cabinet (which could never move), think about building a small storage closet where the sump pump is.  More storage space never hurt anyone.

If you're putting in a bedroom, make sure it has legal egress.  You don't want to build a fire trap.

I agree that wet bars are totally overrated and underused.  I've never seen anyone use one in my entire life.  They make rooms seem dated and like someone's trying too hard.  Better uses of the space: more playspace for the kiddies; workout equipment for the grownups; bigger TV area; more storage; bigger bedroom; or bigger bathroom with a big fun tub.  (Some people don't like those either, but we use ours.)  A downstairs fridge or freezer is a handy thing to have (full size is even nice), but that doesn't mean you need a bar around it.  Having it in a storeroom is fine.  [/quote]

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