The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated,9781592570584

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated

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ISBN13: 9781592570584
ISBN10: 1592570585
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-06-03
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary

You're no idiot, of course. You'd love to transform your dingy basement into a rec room, apartment, or theater. But making the transition from dreary to cheery feels like more than you can handle. Don't feel down in the dumps! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Finishing Your Basement Illustrated is packed with ideas to inspire you -- and step-by-step techniques to help you make your dream basement a reality. Book jacket.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Planning Your Basement
3(63)
Expanding Your Home
5(16)
Going Underground: All About Basements
5(4)
What Is a Basement?
6(1)
Pros and Cons of Basement Living Spaces
6(1)
Basement Types
7(1)
Basement Construction
8(1)
Popular Basement Remodeling Ideas
9(9)
Creative Basement Ideas
18(1)
Who Does the Work?
19(2)
Finding Space
21(12)
About Living Space
21(6)
Minimum Size
22(1)
Minimum Height
23(1)
Other Minimums
24(1)
In and Out
25(1)
Posts and Support
26(1)
Measuring Your Basement
27(1)
Width and Length
27(1)
Height
28(1)
Estimating Areas Without Access
28(1)
Overcoming Basement Problems
28(5)
Floors
29(1)
Moisture
29(1)
Drainage
30(3)
Designing Your Space
33(10)
Functions and Requirements
33(3)
Listing Functions
33(2)
Determining Requirements
35(1)
Making Rough Plans
36(1)
Sketching by Function
36(1)
Sizing Functions
36(1)
Drawing Finished Plans
37(6)
Making Plans
39(1)
Using Design and Plan Software
39(4)
Budgeting Your Project
43(10)
Smart Planning
43(2)
How Long Will You Live Here?
44(1)
Is It an Expense or an Investment?
44(1)
How Much Could It Cost?
45(1)
How Will You Pay for It?
45(1)
Estimating Costs
45(1)
Worksheets from Plans
45(1)
Getting Bids
46(1)
Spreadsheets
46(1)
Funding Your Basement Remodel
46(3)
Cash
47(1)
Consumer Loans
47(1)
Mortgages
48(1)
Inspections and Draws
48(1)
About Liens
49(1)
Living in a Construction Zone
49(4)
How Inconvenient?
50(1)
How Long?
50(1)
What If?
51(2)
Permits and Preparation
53(10)
The Remodeling Process
53(4)
Remodeling Sequence
54(2)
Contractors and Subs
56(1)
Suppliers
56(1)
Signing Contracts
57(1)
Codes and Permits
57(2)
Building Plans
57(1)
Building Codes
58(1)
Building Permits
58(1)
Preparing for Construction
59(2)
Removing Existing Components
59(1)
Insects and Other Pests
59(1)
Carbon Monoxide
59(1)
Radon
59(1)
Asbestos
59(2)
Sealing Your Basement
61(2)
Part 2: Remodeling Your Basement
63(82)
Structural Remodeling
65(14)
Preparing the Subfloor
65(3)
Concrete
66(2)
Wood
68(1)
Remodeling Stairways
68(2)
Installing New Walls
70(2)
Installing Doors and Windows
72(7)
Open Doorways and Archways
72(1)
Prehung Doors and Windows
73(6)
Plumbing Your Basement
79(12)
Planning the Plumbing
79(3)
Extending Pipe
80(1)
Running Uphill
80(1)
Selecting Piping
81(1)
Installing Supply Lines
82(1)
Installing Drain Lines
83(3)
Installing Fixtures
86(2)
Materials and Tools
86(1)
Installing a Water Heater
86(1)
Installing Toilets
87(1)
Installing Sinks
87(1)
Installing Other Fixtures
87(1)
Installing HVAC
88(3)
Tying In to Ducting
88(1)
Independent Systems
89(2)
Wiring and Lighting
91(14)
D-I-Y or Electrician?
91(1)
Adding Electrical Service
92(4)
Analyzing the Existing System
92(2)
Calculating Requirements
94(1)
Installing Subs
95(1)
Running Wire
96(1)
Installing Fixtures and Switches
97(5)
Installing Other Wire
102(3)
Finishing Ceilings
105(10)
Ceiling Systems
105(1)
Before Closing the Ceiling
106(1)
Installing Ceilings
107(8)
Installing Drywall Ceilings
107(5)
Installing Suspended Ceilings
112(3)
Finishing Walls
115(14)
Wall Systems
115(3)
Selecting Insulation
118(4)
Flexible Insulation
118(1)
Loose-Fill Insulation
119(1)
Reflective Insulation
119(1)
Rigid Insulation
119(3)
Other Insulating Stuff
122(1)
Installing Insulation
122(1)
Installing Drywall
122(1)
Selecting Drywall
122(1)
Mounting Drywall
122(1)
Installing Doors and Windows
123(1)
Installing Paneling
124(1)
Installing Trim
125(4)
Remodeling Floors
129(16)
Planning the Flooring
129(2)
Sizing
130(1)
Materials
130(1)
Buying
130(1)
Preparing the Subfloor
131(2)
Patching
131(1)
Leveling
131(1)
Surfacing
132(1)
Installing Flooring
133(8)
Painting the Floor
133(1)
Installing Wood Flooring
133(4)
Installing Vinyl Flooring
137(1)
Installing Tile Flooring
138(2)
Installing Carpeting
140(1)
Finishing Flooring
141(4)
Part 3: Decorating Your Basement
145(57)
Painting or Wallpapering Your Basement
147(10)
Selecting Paints and Tools
147(5)
Selecting Paints
147(4)
Selecting Tools
151(1)
Preparing Surfaces for Paint
152(1)
Painting Your Basement
152(2)
Painting Drywall
153(1)
Painting Wood
153(1)
Painting Masonry
153(1)
Cleaning Up
153(1)
Wallpapering
154(1)
Preparing Walls
154(1)
Installing Wallpaper
154(1)
Adding Trim
155(2)
Furnishing Your Basement
157(14)
Installing Cabinets in Your Basement
157(5)
Selecting Cabinets
159(1)
Setting Cabinets
160(2)
Installing Countertops
162(1)
Placing Furniture
163(3)
Installing Entertainment Systems
166(1)
Installing Cable or Satellite
167(1)
Installing Sound Systems
167(1)
Installing Business Furniture
167(4)
Placing Office Furniture
168(1)
Installing Computers and Networks
168(1)
Installing Phone Systems
168(3)
Final Touches
171(31)
Installing Security Systems
171(2)
Selecting Components
172(1)
Installation Steps
173(1)
Installing Communication Systems
173(3)
Installing Telephone Systems
174(1)
Installing Intercom and Other Systems
174(1)
Installing Wireless Systems
175(1)
Decorating Your Basement
176(3)
Enjoying Your Basement
179(2)
Appendixes
A Basement Remodeling Glossary
181(14)
B Basement Remodeling Resources
195(7)
Index 202

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