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Finishing a basement is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space and the value of a home. This new edition of a classic bestseller is updated to the latest code. The book includes new information about egress windows and takes readers through the entire remodeling process, showing how to construct new family rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, workshops, and hobby rooms. Filled with inspiring photos of finished basements, the latest "Build Like a Pro" release is packed with nuts-and-bolts information about wiring, plumbing, windows, and doors, as well as basic construction techniques and the special problems that arise with basement building. This hands-on guide will help homeowners and contractors get the job done right the first time.
List of contents
Table Of Contents Getting Started Design and Planning Demolition and Repair Framing Walls Mechanical Walls and Ceilings Finish Carpentry Paint, Stain and Floors Finishing Up
About the author
Roger German has been a builder and contractor for 30 years. During that time he has built, renovated, and restored numerous porches, three-season rooms, and sunrooms and been a certified installer of PGT sunrooms. Roger is the author of "Remodeling a Basement," published by the Taunton Press. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Summary
Finishing a basement is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space and the value of a home. This book contains information on egress windows, and takes readers through the entire remodelling process, showing how to construct the family rooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, workshops and hobby rooms.
