Basements: How to : Real People-Real Projects (Hometime Series) [Paperback]

John Kelsey (Author), Pamela S. Price (Author), Robin Hartl (Author), Dean Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hometime Series | Publication Date: April 1999

The host of "Hometime", the popular home improvement series, shares tips for turning basement spaces into a comfortable living areas. 250 color photos. 10 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hometime (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890257036
• ISBN-13: 978-1890257033
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,378,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #55 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Remodeling & Renovation > Basements & Attics
  • #63 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > How-to & Home Improvements > Do-It-Yourself
  • #80 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Civil > Construction

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142 of 152 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Real People-Real Projects (Hometime Series), March 28, 2000

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This review is from: Basements: How to : Real People-Real Projects (Hometime Series) (Paperback)

I'd rate this book in the middle of the scale simply because it didn't really give me what I wanted (but may be fine for others). I'm already well versed in do-it-yourself projects so I don't need baby stepping through basic electrical, drywall etc. What I was really looking for was tangible information on both the interior design aspects of a basement (lighting consideration, codes etc) and specific basement construction techniques. By the latter, I mean actually making the walls and waterproofing (I don't have a basement right now and I need to replace the existing foundation). This book assumed you already had a basement and that you were simply building it out (and don't know construction).

I was also looking for lots of pictures of other people's basements for ideas. The book was wanting in that area. If you are searching for the same information as I, then the 'Better Homes and Garden Book' is probably a better choice. If you are new to construction, already have a basement and know what you want to do, then this book is OK.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay not great, September 6, 2005

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This review is from: Basements: How to : Real People-Real Projects (Hometime Series) (Paperback)

Reasonably well written, reasonably complete. Not a lot of detail about construction techniques. I would have preferred more info about the actual how to...