This step-by-step, fully illustrated guide takes do-it-yourselfers through the process of designing, planning, and executing the finishing or remodeling of a basement-one of the most rewarding and popular home improvement projects for today's budget-conscious homeowners.
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On my scale of 1 to 10, this well-organized and detailed book rates a solid 10. -- Chicago Tribune, August 1, 2003
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Dan Ramsey is a licensed general building contractor with many years of experience helping others reach their home remodeling goals. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Building Your Own Home and dozens of other how-to titles for consumers as well as professional builders.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is long on generalities but completely lacking in specifics. There are MUCH better books out there if you are looking for a DIY gide - the Sunset book is fantastic (and has color pics!) has all the same material as this book but also includes comprehensive treatment of the different jobs involved and inludes step-by-step instructions with detailed pictures to actually help you along. This book includes none of that and I can't really think of a single reason to purchase it with better books on the market. The Black and Decker guide to general home improvement is also good.
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Not worth the money,
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)
Luckily I rented this book from the local library and didn't buy it as it is truly worthless. I am as green as you can get when it comes to home remodeling and this book didn't provide anything a novice could use. There are many other books that go into much more detail that are worthy of buying.
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If you are truly approaching a basement refinishing project from a beginners point of view, this book will be of little if any use to you. Poor illustrations coupled with less than adequate descriptions make it a pure waste of money.
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There comes a point in every home's life when the walls become too close together. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
remodeling your basement, finishing your basement, basement remodel, new subfloor, new basement, installing fixtures, many basements, unfinished basement, finishing walls, structural remodeling, flooring system, service panel, most building codes, flooring materials Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Deeper Meaning, The Least You Need, United States, Budgeting Your Project, Designing Your Space, Professional Home Design, Uncle Bud New!
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There comes a point in every home's life when the walls become too close together. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
remodeling your basement, finishing your basement, basement remodel, new subfloor, new basement, installing fixtures, many basements, unfinished basement, finishing walls, structural remodeling, flooring system, service panel, most building codes, flooring materials Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Deeper Meaning, The Least You Need, United States, Budgeting Your Project, Designing Your Space, Professional Home Design, Uncle Bud New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Tile Floors by Dan Ramsey in Back Matter
- Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching in Back Matter
- Code Check: A Field Guide to Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes by Redwood Kardon in Back Matter
- Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching in Back Matter
- Hardwood Floors by Dan Ramsey in Back Matter
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