Basement emergency exit window

Egress Window Wells in a Basement Apartment TAGS: | | | | | | If you’re turning your finished basement into an apartment, you’re required by building code to have a “means of egress” to allow easy escape in the event of an emergency. …Continue reading →

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Complete Egress Kits

We Take the Guesswork out of Egress Basement Windows TAGS: | | | | If you’re thinking of installing an egress basement window well in your home, we can help you get everything you need with a single click. Last Christmas, I bought a …Continue reading →

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Caveman

Cavemen were smart. Live like one, with Egress Windows TAGS: | | | | A finished basement gives all the benefits cavemen used to rave about. Take advantage. Back in prehistoric times, our early ancestors used to live in caves. This wasn’t just a …Continue reading →

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Basement Egress Window

Smart Moves to keep your Basement Dry TAGS: | | | | | | | | | Adding egress windows is a great way to keep your basement dry – but there are other tips you can use to keep your finished basement fresh and welcoming. Basements …Continue reading →

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laying tiles

Tips for Adding a Tile Floor to your Basement TAGS: | | | | Finishing your basement is a big step towards adding extra living space – and resale value – to your home. But some smart choices now can really pay off in …Continue reading →

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Remodeling a basement

Don’t Move – Expand! TAGS: | | | | Finishing your basement can be a great alternative to buying a bigger house. Just don’t forget the egress basement windows! According to economists, the recession is over – but it …Continue reading →

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Stay EPA Compliant When You Install Egress Windows TAGS: | | | | | We’ve found a great product contractors will love; which helps them stick to new Environmental Protection Agency regulations when installing basement egress windows. Installing egress windows is a straightforward job …Continue reading →

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Fixing Past Mistakes To Sell Your House TAGS: | | | | Richard thought he was smart to finish his basement himself – until it came time to sell his house. “I guess the moral to the story is: Don’t cut corners.” …Continue reading →

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Get Out of the Dungeon with Egress Windows TAGS: | | | | | A finished basement can add lots of extra room to your home – but the lack of natural light can leave it dark and unwelcoming – almost like a dungeon. …Continue reading →

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Why More Homeowners Are Finishing Their Basement TAGS: | | | | If you’re a homeowner, you don’t need me to tell you that house prices stink right now. Even worse, analysts report things are likely to get worse before they get …Continue reading →

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About Me


Hi, I'm Jeff. I will be using this space to share my thoughts and opinions that I have accumulated over many years in the building industry. My hope is to also teach and inspire.

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Jeff Ommundsen
(229) 234-7377
Jeff@EgressWindows.com
President of Shop Egress Windows, Inc.