I have lived mostly "up north" for my life and would like to have a basement to put a shop in. However, when they build homes here, there are no basements. My shop is in my garage, and the heat plays havoc with the monokote and ultracote coverings. I am constantly having to run the heat gun over them to keep the skin tight. Would love to have another basement, but do remember the water problem. Now that is something of the past. Oh....and no more snow blower!!!!!!!