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Zusatztext “This is a fat, 250+ page guide that takes you from inspiration to completion. I am not exaggerating when I say "complete," either. For instance, the guide not only presents you with at least six different basement flooring options, but goes into intricate detail about how to install each type of flooring. How do these Creative Publishing guides excel? The images. The images are what make these Black and Decker guides. As with previous guides, we still have the same elaborately constructed sets populated by a diverse set of people--everything well-lit and professionally photographed. Younger readers may be startled by the professionalism of these images. To these readers, the images may not seem ‘real’ enough. If you want ‘real,’ spend a day or two searching for user-generated content online and see what kind of basement you'll be able to finish from that advice . After squinting at grainy, darkly-lit photos (accompanied by little or no text narrative) taken by irritable DIY homeowners, you'll be praying for a crisp and clean view of the project at hand.” - About.com (5 star rating) Informationen zum Autor The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise. Klappentext An updated second edition of the most comprehensive guidebook for DIYers that provides the inspiration and information you’ll need to conduct every phase of your basement remodeling project. Zusammenfassung A fact-filled! 240-page manual that covers every aspect of designing and planning a basement conversion/remodeling project. With more than 600 color photographs! this book goes into thorough detail on crucial subjects like moisture and climate control! egress! ventilation! lighting! and many other issues. It deals comprehensively with adapting home mechanical systems to basement conditions. The many featured projects include finishing a bathroom stub-out! installing an all-new basement bathroom! insulating! repairing foundation walls! installing sump pumps! dehumidification strategies! as well as many other projects designed for livability. A special focus new to this edition presents information and projects for aging in place! including home elevators and chair lifts! monitoring and communication systems! and creating an accessible basement apartment. You will also find projects that show how to upgrade with luxury amenities! including a fireplace! sauna! home spa! exercise room! basement club/lounge and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction REMODELING BASICS Evaluating & Planning Basement Possibilities Evaluating Your Basement Remodeling Codes & Practices Planning Your Project IMPROVING BASEMENT ENVIRONMENTS Controlling Moisture Controlling Pests Insulating Basements Improving Heating & Cooling Upgrading Ventilation Adding Electrical Circuits BASEMENT STAIRS Stairways Renovating Stairs Stairlifts FLOORS Preparing Basement Floors Creating Decorative Concrete Finishes Installing Radiant Floors Laying Tile Floors Installing Laminate Plank Floors Laying Resilient Tile Floors Installing Rubber Roll Floors WALLS & CEILINGS Wall & Ceiling Options Framing Furred-Out Walls Building Partition Walls Framing Walls with Steel Studs Framing Soffits Installing Drywall Finishing Drywall Installing a Suspended Ceiling Installing an Acoustic Tile Ceiling WINDOWS, DOORS & TRIM Installing an Egress Window Replacing Basement Windows Trimming Basemen...
