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.
Metformin has little or no effect on body weight compared with placebo in type 2 diabetes, although it causes weight loss relative to sulfonylureas, since sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain. There is some evidence that metformin is associated with weight loss in obesity in the absence of diabetes.