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Total time: 2 to 4 months
Skill level: Advanced
Project cost: No more than 20% of your home’s value
Remodeling a gloomy basement isn’t always a high-priority project, especially when there are more critical tasks to consider (like replacing a leaky roof or installing new windows). The record amount of time spent at home over the past year, however, has made many families acutely aware of the need for more space space for work, space for school, space to just kick back and relax.