Basements Your Guide To Planning And Remodeling

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Jessika Dieringer says...

This book covers, in great depth, basic framing and finishing techniques.In other words, it's full of information that's available in myriad other remodeling texts. That information is well presented, but it's nothing exclusive to this book.What I expected, and where it falls woefully short, is a good discussion of issues particular to basements.Water gets perhaps two pages, humidity/moisture nothing at all, slanting floors and floor drains nothing.He does mention egress windows and basement mechanicals.Overall, however, far too much space given to general building techniques (probably over 80% of the book), when in fact what I think is needed is a lot more depth and detail regarding issues related to basements.

Posted on January 28, 2011

Nolan Klappholz says...

This book covers the main points to consider in planning a basement renovation, and has lots of ideas, including good color pictures.If you need a book to tell you how to frame the walls and put up drywall, go buy one of those instead--there are a lot of those available.This book is a great guide to planning (just like the title says)!

Posted on January 28, 2011

Dia Modrak says...

When we first decided to have our basement finished off,we called twocontractors who arrived with an array of ideas that were not very creativeat all. Then we found this new book and took over the planning processourselves. This book covers all the basics with good information as well asgreat color photos of handsome basements. Thanks to this book, my wife andI have nearly finished planning how we want our unfinished basement to lookand function.We know where we want the walls and even how we will arrangethe furniture. The book helped us come up with something that really fitsour life-style and taste.

Posted on January 29, 2011

Mable Trager says...

Tons of full color photographs and drawings, and well-written text make this book a must-read for the amateur home-improver.This book isn't an exhaustive guide to remodeling, but it covers most of everything you'd need to know.For some specifics, like plumbing and electrical, it may be necessary to get a more detailed book on those subjects, if you're going to do that work yourself.Still, a great book, I'm already relying on it to do my own basement remodel.

Posted on January 30, 2011

Aleshia Samas says...

Shows many excellent basements, which are inspiring for what can be achieved.However, that glosses over the fact that most people want to add a room or two without spending $20,000 or more.Does not have enough infoif you are a DIYer.

Posted on January 31, 2011

Alden Co says...

This book has plenty of great photos of finished basements and is a great "idea book" for someone who is trying to figure out what to do with their basement.However, it seems to be geared toward people who want to come up with a design, and then hire a contractor to implement it.I am plannning to finish my basement myself, and I found this book lacked the detailed information I will need to undertake that task.So, if you just need some ideas, and you plan to hire someone else to get the job done once you've planned it -- this book is great.If you're planning to re-do your basement yourself and need detailed information about how to do it, look elsewhere.

Posted on January 31, 2011

Torie Turnball says...

Finally! An idea-filled book about redecorating and remodeling basements. I love the gorgeous photography and all the planning tips. I think the previous reviewer misunderstood the book -- obviously,this is not ado-it-yourself "build-a-wall" kind of book. (There is plenty ofthat at the bookstore already.) This book is helping me see all the optionsand plan how we want our basement to look and function. It's even giving metips on finding a contractor who will do the work. And my husband loves thespecific projectg ideas with actual COSTS included so we can figure out ifthe estimates we get are reasonable or not. Love the room arranging kitthat comes in the book, too. (Can you tell I love this book?)

Posted on February 1, 2011

Cristina Mcewen says...

This book has great pictures and good design themes, but if you're looking for a book on how to finish a basement, this is no help.I've gotten some ideas from this book, but I still don't know where to start with the actuall construction.

Posted on February 2, 2011

Rosanna Beddard says...

This book has several pictures and is full of ideas, however, it falls short on the details. Good for someone who is hiring the work out; not doing the work themselves. The book shows styles, and fixtures that are circa mid-1990s.

Posted on February 4, 2011

Ernestine Chance says...

You will save a lot of money on redoing Your basement with this
book.

Posted on February 6, 2011