If there is one part of many homes that is somewhat of an enigma, it is the basement. While many older homes have partial or full basements, the trend in recent years has been to leave off a basement when constructing a new home. Considered great places for you to have extra storage or to finish and thus create additional living space for your friends and family, they can also be prone to high humidity levels and flooding after a heavy rain. While found in homes throughout the United States, basements do differ in varying areas, based on a number of factors.
