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.
1 A do-it-yourself partial conversion can cost $200-$2,000 for materials. 2  Remodeling a basement into additional living space with wet bar, a full bathroom and other features can cost $50,000-$67,000 for professional installation, while do-it-yourself supplies for a simple basement remodel can cost $500-$5,000. Replacement windows typically cost $300-$700 each but can cost $1,000 or more each, or $3,000-$10,000 for a one-story, three-bedroom home with 10 windows.