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Also, due to growing home buyer
interest, a finished basement provides one of the highest returns on investment.
Finally, a basement
remodeling project is an endeavor that most do it yourself homeowners can
tackle. It is a project that can be completed at a leisurely rate, as there are
no weather concerns or impact to the rest of the home. See my articles on “Finished
Basement Trends” and “Finishing
a Basement Can Be Rewarding” to get a high level view about finishing
your basement.
A couple of key
basement remodeling areas to consider include Basement Ceilings, Basement
Windows, and Basement Doors. I have written articles on each of these topics
that answer questions on these subjects. See “Basement
Ceilings–Dropped Ceilings vs Drywall Ceilings”, “Basement
Windows” and “Basement
Bulkhead Doors”.
In addition to new
basement remodeling information, I have added many more articles and videos
to HomeAdditionPlus.com, including
Soldering Copper Pipes Video,
Gluing PVC Pipes Video ,
Taping and Mudding Drywall,
Fixing
an Interior Door Latch video, and much more. See below for
HomeAdditionPlus.com’s newest home improvement content.
If you have
specific home improvement questions feel free to visit the
Ask HomeAdditionPlus
forum, where you can share your questions, and get answers from our community of
homeowners and contractors.
As always, if you have any specific Home Improvement
questions or would like to see articles on certain subjects send me an email at
contact@homeadditionplus.com.
Again, good luck with your summer home improvement
projects, and have a great Labor Day weekend.
Mark J. Donovan
Editor and Publisher of
HomeAdditionPlus.com and
HomeAddition.blogspot.com
One of
the biggest decisions I had to make when finishing my basement was
deciding on whether to install dropped ceiling tiles or a drywall ceiling.
Installing dropped ceiling tiles in a basement has several advantages.
First and foremost, it provides you easy access to pipes and wires running
up in the main level floor joists. [Read
More]
Have you ever been in a basement
where there are either few or no basement windows? The basement is dark and
musty and unappealing for spending any length of time in it. Basement windows play a couple of
key roles in your basement. They let light in, and allow you to let stale
musty air out of the basement. [Read
More]
When developing plans for a new
home that includes a basement, it is important that the basement include
egress to the outside. In many cases a walkout basement is not possible due
to the contour of the property. In these cases a basement bulkhead door, or
cellar door, is the right solution. [Read
More]
Mark Donovan, of HomeAdditionPlus.com steps through the
process of soldering copper pipes, or sweating joints, for small home plumbing projects.
Most homes use copper pipes for plumbing supply lines. The steps involved in
soldering copper pipes include; cutting copper pipes with the right tools,
cleaning pipes and fittings before soldering them with steel wool or emery
cloth, applying flux, and finally soldering the pipes and fittings together. [Read
More]
Many more How-To tips and
Ideas at
HomeAdditionPlus.com
The
HomeAdditionPlus.com website continues to grow with many
more How To Tips and advice on home remodeling and repair for the
Do it Yourself Homeowner.
Below are some of the latest
How To tips and advice from
HomeAdditionPlus.com. Visit
HomeAdditionPlus.com today for more helpful information on your next
Home Project.
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