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Egress Underground | News & Tips for Finished Basements View Cart | Wish List | Order Status | Log In HOMEMEASURING FAQ GALLERY TESTIMONIALS INSTALLERS BLOG Snow, a problem for Egress Posted On February 25, 2015 by Jeff This year it seems that everyone is shoveling snow. No matter where you live in the country. There seems to be snow EVERYWHERE! My question; is that snow making it impossible to use your Egress Window? Please be sure to clear off your egress well cover so that lifting it … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged Egress windows , emergeny escape , means of egress , safe basement exit | Leave a comment Fire Prevention Week Posted On October 16, 2014 by Jeff Last week was Notional Fire Prevention Week in the United States and Canada – an event we always take serious at Egresswindows.com because of the nature of what we sell; a product that has been proven to save lives during fires time after time. National Fire Prevention Week dates back … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged basement , building codes , Egress windows , emergeny escape , means of egress , safe basement exit | Leave a comment Egress Windows More Important Than Ever Posted On June 10, 2014 by Jeff There are a whole host of reasons why basement egress windows are a good addition to your home – including better air circulation, more natural light and simply better aesthetics. But as this recent story from St. Paul, Minnesota reminds us – the most important reason for having them is … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged basement egress windows , building codes , Egress windows , emergeny escape , means of egress , safe basement exit | Leave a comment When Can Finishing A Basement HURT Your Home Value? Posted On May 27, 2014 by Jeff Finishing your basement will increase the value of your home, right? Not if you don’t do it right. With the housing market on the road to recovery, a lot of homeowners are looking to see how they can leap-frog the competition and get their houses back to full market value … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged basement , basement egress windows , basement remodel ideas , Egress windows , finishing a basement , means of egress , Refinishing your basement | Leave a comment Safety First – Egress Windows, Fire Extinguishers & More in Basement Apartments Posted On May 20, 2014 by Jeff Let’s take a quick look at the basement safety essentials. Renovating or refinishing a basement is a fantastic way to increase the livable space in your home, and increase your property values. However, it’s a project worth doing right – if your basement space isn’t completed to match building code, … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged Egress windows , emergeny escape , means of egress , safe basement exit | Leave a comment The Utility of Basement Window Wells Posted On May 13, 2014 by Jeff Many household utilities are located in the basement – which is why a window well is an important addition to your finished basement. Basements are one of the most functional areas of any home – a great place to locate important utilities like a furnace, hot water heater and electric … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged Adding egress windows , basement remodel ideas , Egress windows , emergeny escape , means of egress , safe basement exit | Leave a comment Wooden Stairs Pose a Risk During Basement Fires Posted On May 9, 2014 by Jeff If the stairs to your basement are made from wood, a means of egress is especially important. The vast majority of American homes are made using simple wooden framing in their construction – and while this is an affordable, durable and versatile material; it’s also vulnerable to fire. As a … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged Egress windows , emergeny escape , Installing an Egress Window , means of egress , Refinishing your basement , safe basement exit | Leave a comment Basement Window Well Adds To Inheritance Posted On May 7, 2014 by Jeff Investing in a basement window well is one way to look after your loved ones. 2008 was a rough year for a lot of Americans – but for Dave Buchanan, it was harder than most. That was the year he was due to retire, and unfortunately cashing in his 401k … Continue reading → Posted in Thoughts | Tagged basement , basement remodel ideas , building codes , Egress windows , finishing a basement , Installing an Egress Window | Leave a comment 10% Off Sale on all St. Paul items Posted On May 1, 2014 by Jeff For the entire month of May receive 10% off the entire line of St. Paul products. Including all StoneWall Egress Kits, StoneWall Egress Wells, Safe-T-View Covers, and Life Step Egress Ladders. Start shopping here – 10% Off St. Paul Tweet Posted in News | Tagged basement remodel ideas , Egress windows , finishing a basement , means of egress | Leave a comment Time is running out Posted On April 27, 2014 by Jeff Just three days left to save on all RockWell products. The 10% off sale end at midnight on April 30th. Tweet Posted in News , Products | Leave a comment ← Older posts Subscribe Now! About Me Hi, I’m Jeff. 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