1 Adding a basement to an existing house can cost $30,000-$70,000 or more, depending on the size of the existing crawlspace or half-basement or if the house is on a slab foundation, and how much of the work is do-it-yourself and how much is done by contractors. Adding a basement to an existing house can cost $30,000-$70,000 or more, depending on the size of the existing crawlspace or half-basement or if the house is on a slab foundation, and how much of the work is do-it-yourself and how much is done by contractors.
Less common causes of unexpected weight loss. Less frequently, unexpected weight loss may be the result of: 1  the side effects of certain medications. 2  alcohol misuse or drug misuse. 3  heart, kidney, lung or liver disease. 4  a problem with the glands that secrete hormones, such as Addison's disease or undiagnosed diabetes.
Although depression could be a cause of the weight loss, it is also possible that the depression is masking the symptoms of a different health problem causing the weight loss.