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        "text": "Total costs vary based on square footage, material selections, and whether plumbing rough-ins already exist. Drywalling and flooring an open recreation room is the most budget-friendly approach. The budget increases significantly when you add bathrooms, wet bars, custom built-ins, or egress windows. A major cost factor is existing mechanical equipment; rerouting ductwork, plumbing stacks, or electrical panels to accommodate a clean floor plan requires licensed sub-trades. Investing in high-performance moisture barriers and proper subflooring will increase upfront expenses but protects finished flooring and drywall from future moisture issues.",
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        "description": "Costs depend on overall square footage, layout complexity, bathroom or bar additions, mechanical rerouting, and subfloor moisture protection choices."
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  "description": "Costs depend on overall square footage, layout complexity, bathroom or bar additions, mechanical rerouting, and subfloor moisture protection choices."
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