1763 -- The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War between France and Great Britain.. France cedes Quebec, Isle St. Jean and Isle Royale (Cape Breton) to Britain. For book keeping purposes, the latter two are annexed to Nova Scotia.763 -- The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years War between France and Great Britain.. France cedes Quebec, Isle St. Jean and Isle Royale (Cape Breton) to Britain. For book keeping purposes, the latter two are annexed to Nova Scotia.
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.
The Hard Facts and Figures: Finishing a basement added a national average of about $45,000 to the resale value of the home in 2010. Building an addition or buying a larger home cost about $150 to $200 a square foot, while finishing a basement cost $40 to $75 per square foot.In general, unfinished basements add between $10,000 to $20,000 in value, not much-according to appraisers I talked to.he Hard Facts and Figures: Finishing a basement added a national average of about $45,000 to the resale value of the home in 2010. Building an addition or buying a larger home cost about $150 to $200 a square foot, while finishing a basement cost $40 to $75 per square foot.