Basements fine, I've run my long arming business from there for three years now almost 4. Jane pieces and sews, we have batting racks, backing shelves, Jane's quilting stash--( Cloth Knox-LOL)and other machines etc. We kept everything out of harms way, overhead pipes, etc, just in case and run a dehumidifier in the summer and all has been well. If you don't or haven't had problems just don't create any--landscaping or something that may cause water back-up and you should be fine. Where in the Icey Bowl state are ya from? Dave B.