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Q: We built space for our son in an unfinished basement. Is there any reason we shouldn’t paint the walls in this corner? If we can, what prep and product do you recommend? We have old latex paint.

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Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...