Disobedience the true foundation of liberty. by Guy McPherson 9 Comments. Photo: editrrix/Flickr. As if he could peer into the future, Henry David Thoreau is credited with the expression: âDisobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.â. Herein I present a few recent examples of obedience at home.
On average, fully converting a basement into a rental unit cost between $20,000 and $50,000 on the low end for only the basic necessities in 2011, according to BasementRefinshCost.com.ates Per Square Foot. To finish a basement in a basic method, equipping it with electricity, plumbing, walls and insulation, costs tended to run between $25 and $35 per square foot in 2011.
System upgrades usually call for minor expansions to the HVAC and electrical systems, but not adding plumbing. The bulk of the cost, however, is in flooring and finishing. After wrapping things up with carpeting, drywall, and ceiling material, you can expect to pay anywhere from $6,500.00 to $15,500.00. Remodeling a finished basement is costlier. The demo can cost from $1,500.00 to around $3,000.00 to prep the site. System upgrades include expanding the HVAC and electrical, but even if you already have a bathroom in place, remodeling can add $1,000.00 to $4,000.00.