Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #150556 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-03
• Released on: 2003-06-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781592570584
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
On my scale of 1 to 10, this well-organized and detailed book rates a solid 10. -- Chicago Tribune, August 1, 2003

About the Author
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.

Customer Reviews

Too superficial to be helpful
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.

Not worth the money
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.

Very Disappointed!
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.