- Paperback: 170 pages
- Publisher: Taunton Press; 4th edition (Mar 12 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1561586595
- ISBN-13: 978-1561586592
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 23.3 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #5 in Books > Home & Garden > Home Design > Remodeling & Renovation > Basements & Attics
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Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German, a basement remodeling pro, covers every step, from the physically demanding "dirty work" to the rewarding finishing touches. He shows how to deal with a basement's special challenges, such as moisture problems and framing against concrete floors and walls, and gives instructions on pumping water up and out from basement baths and laundry rooms.
About the Author
A general contractor, Roger German has worked in the home building and remodeling fields for over 30 years. German has remodeled more than 100 basements. He has also taught a basement-remodeling course at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he lives.
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"That new basement rec room, bedroom, and office you've dreamed of is about to take shape." Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredibly helpful, Easy to follow, Comprehensive treatment,
By "fjblack2" (Scotts Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Remodeling a Basement: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Paperback)
I've been slowly remodeling and fixing up all aspects of our house for the last ten years, and when my wife recently wanted to remodel our basement I did a lot of research into various books on the subject. This is by far the best of the bunch, and arguably the best home-owners how-to book I've ever come across. It's a shame the author doesn't have an entire line covering all aspects of home remodeling.The treatment of the subject and necessary details is in-depth, but broken down and presented in such a way that anyone with a modicum of common sense can understand and apply it to their own basement. I've found that many of the tricks of the trade he gives are also applicable to projects spanning other parts of the house, making this a great book for anyone interested in remodeling any part of their home. I would have liked to see an entire chapter on sound proofing your basement (I have three hellions who keep us up until late hours of the night with their shenanigans downstairs), but this is a very minor, and personal, gripe. The plethora of pictures and diagrams are great, as are the "Pro Tips", which cover a lot of things missed by similar books on the subject. My basement turned out beautifully, it's too bad I can't post pictures here. Good luck with your own projects.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Remodeling a Basement: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Paperback)
I have been planning the finishing of my basement for 4 months. I have purchased and read several books on the subject. Without question this is the most comprehensive and easily understood of all of them. It is the best. Highly recommend.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for novices, but bad insulation advice,
By Taylor (Maplewood, NJ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Remodeling a Basement: Expert Advice from Start to Finish (Paperback)
First, let me say that I think Mr German is an excellent teacher, especially for idiot novices like myself. I've had difficulty with other DIY books assuming a certain vocabulary. German provides an excellent intro to DIY in framing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical etc. I now feel I can start reading more advanced DIY books on each of these topics.My criticism, and my reason for 4 stars, is that his story on insulation flies in the face of recent thinking about the dangers of mold in basement insulation. I suggest reading "Insulate and Weatherize" by Bruce Harley, or "Renovating Old Houses" by George Nash, or look at the buildingscience.com web site, for more information. I urge Mr German to update his book with a better discussion of insulation, mold and vapor barriers, the most mind-bending aspect of home improvement that I have been able to find. The book also talks about water-proofing on page 46-47. I haven't seen this approach elsewhere, and I'm disappointed not to see discussion of external drain mats and so on. Every book says you have to keep plants away from the house. Well I and I suspect others can't do that and stay married, so I'll probably end up building a watertight flower box above a drain mat. This might be a good project to add to a second edition of the book.
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