From the Forum: Bringing Backyard Access Back to the Basement
Long before a reader owned their house, the door from the basement to the backyard was closed off with concrete block.

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Long before a reader owned their house, the door from the basement to the backyard was closed off with concrete block. They would like to restore access with new stairs but aren’t sure where to being with such a project. How should they start planning and budgeting?
Please chime in with your advice.
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