Hello. Is it complicated/expensive to level a basement floor — to prepare it for laying down a wood floor on top? Ours has a bulge in the middle that needs remedying.

Q. We have a 1920 house with a concrete block foundation and uneven concrete basement floor. Can it be finished or should it be done by a professional? A. Of course you can do it, but there are some ...

But a buried basement typically needs an escape window, or larger escape well. Check local codes, and you’re likely to find that the sill of any escape unit can be no more than 44 inches off the floor ...