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Q. We bought our home three years ago, and are finally ready to finish our basement to make a family room, guest bedroom and a bathroom while enclosing our laundry. Right now it’s just a big open ...

Q – Since I am spending so much more time in my basement office, I am going to finish out the rest of my basement. I am not too thrilled about installing a drop ceiling, but want to do something.

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