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.
1 The cost depends on the type of piers used, how deep they have to go to reach stable soil and local labor rates. 2  Piers are placed 6-8 feet apart, and can cost $1,000-$3,000 each. 3  Underpinning just one corner of a house can run $3,500-$5,000 and up. Repairing a simple crack in a poured concrete foundation can cost about $400-$800, depending on the extent of the damage. 2  Replacing an entire basement floor can add another $200-$400.