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If you need basement remodeling ideas try google images or a basement remodeling book

Basements — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:45:48 +0000

If you are getting ready to finish your basement ? check out google images for ideas but try this basement remodeling book for all your answers.

They are both a great place to find ideas for finishing your basement. If the project is a ” Do it yourself ” remodeling job or your hiring a contractor you should really check out the following book:

Basement Ideas That Work: Creative Design Solutions for Your Home” Basement Ideas That Work“

I recommend it to customers who are still looking for ideas and its a must have for anyone who is planning on finishing a basement on their own.

This book has all types of tips, tricks, plans and more about finishing a basement

Otherwise you need to hire a basement contractor or design expert to guide you through the process.

Whether its google images or the book you will be able to see what some of the latest trends in basement remodeling are along with samples of home theaters, bathrooms, wet bars, playrooms, fitness areas, built ins, basement flooring, basement remodeling plans and much more. You can find other basement remodeling books at the BasementSource.

Both are helpful tools for creating the layout of your space because you can see ideas that have worked for others. Helping you choose style, colors, textures and much more.

If you need a basement remodeling contractor in Columbus Ohio and surrounding areas contact us.

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Waterproofing Basement Walls

Basements — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:12:54 +0000

Waterproofing a basement is important to keep your home dry and mold free especially if you plan on remodeling your basement. There are many different basement waterproofing systems and methods. The requirements on every home vary depending on if you have a wet or dry basement. The moisture issues most commonly found in older homes are on the inside of the foundation walls or floor. Most new construction uses some type of exterior foundation waterproofing that usually keeps the basements fairly dry. If your building a new home I would definitely recommend some type of foundation wall moisture barrier. Before you begin with you interior fix make sure you check that your gutters & downspouts are clear all the way out to the curb. If you downspouts stop at the foundation you’ll need to get an extension to divert the water away from the foundation. Make sure the grade around the foundation slopes away from the house. Check for more tips at The National Association of Waterproofing. When fixing interior walls one cheap and easy solution is a paint product called DRYLOCK made by UGL. You can just use a brush and heavy nap roller to apply the product to the masonry walls. They have many different products available depending on your situation. You can see if this product is right for you by taping a 12inx12in piece of aluminum foil to the suspected wall. leave it for a few days. When you come back if there is moisture on the room side you have a condensation problem. If its wet on the inside that was facing the wall you have a seepage problem. Remember both problems can occur at the same time. If you have a condensation problem a dehumidifier should help. If your basement is fairly dry and you just have a few damp spots or walls you might get by with the latex Drylock masonry waterproofer. You can buy it by the quart or the gallon. This formula is for waterproofing all interior, exterior, above or below grade masonry walls, cinder and concrete blocks, stucco, brick, retaining walls, basements, concrete swimming pools and foundations. No pre-mixing or pre-wetting necessary. You can even tint it to colors if you’d like. If your basement walls are moist or leaky you might want to consider the Drylock Extreme Masonry Paint. This contains synthetic rubber and Portland cement which helps give the walls a much tougher barrier. It is a little more expensive and the fumes are much more intense. You’ll want to wear a respirator when using this stuff. Both products can be applied to damp surfaces. First you want to make sure the walls are clean from rust, dirt, grease, or oil. Then make sure there are no Efflorescence, a (white, powdery, crystal-like deposit on the masonry surface). This must be removed with a wire brush and sometimes an acid wash. You will also need to patch any cracks or holes in the wall joints or floor. For this you can use DRYLOK® FAST PLUG a fast setting hydraulic cement. Make sure you dampen the area before applying the fast plug for a stronger patch. After thats all done your ready to paint. The coverage of the Drylock is about 50-75 sq ft per gallon. Ex. An eight foot tall wall that is 10 ft long is 80sq ft and would likely use more than one gallon. Find all of the tools you’ll need below.

Plans and Ideas for your Basement

Basements — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:06:41 +0000

Why not take advantage of the usable space in your basement. Create a finished basement your family can enjoy and increasing the value of your home.

There are unlimited uses for a basement. With the proper planning and design you can create a basement that is more fantastic than you ever dreamed. Of course there are the costs of a basement remodel which can sometimes deter people from finishing their basement. This is where many people decide on the do it yourself (DIY) method to save some money. As long as you have a clear set budget of what you can afford then you have a good starting place for hiring a professional contractor. Most basement contractors will give free estimates and will usually offer advice on what will work for your space. This is always a good place to start gathering information and details on how the space will be put together and give you good ideas on what you may want to include in your basement. The best place to start is with the book Basement Ideas That Work: Creative Design Solutions for Your Home">Basement Ideas. It will help you with all aspects of your basement remodeling project.

The first question to ask yourself is who the space is for. Is it for a kid’s playroom? An entertainment area for the parents? An in-law suite? or add a basement bathroom Figure out who the space is for and from there you can start to figure out the layout and how the rooms will flow together. Most basements are cut up and have mechanical’s and things you will have to move or design around. Your basement contractor can help with this or you can always hire a basement design expert if you really need help.

Below is a list of basement ideas that you check and see which of them you would like to have when you finish your basement.

Home Office, Closets & storage, Sauna, Bedroom, Children’s play area ,Bathroom, Exercise room, Home Theater , Hobby area, Workshop, Laundry room, Wine storage, Wet Bar, Pool room, In-Law suite

This is just a fraction of the many ideas for your Basement Ideas That Work: Creative Design Solutions for Your Home" target="_self">basement plans.

Finished Basement Climbing Wall

Basements — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:22:58 +0000

Basement remodeling – Add a kids climbing wall

I thought this was a neat idea to share with everyone. We were finishing a basement in Dublin Ohio and the customer wanted to install a climbing wall for the kids. We left a section of the poured basement wall unfinished when framing and just painted it white. Using 3/4 mdf kids climbing holds
were mounted to the boards. The ones we used were 2′x4′ but you could make them any size. The homeowner wanted to paint the boards and afterwards we mounted them to the wall. We drilled into the concrete and fastened masonry anchors to hold the boards in place. After everything was finished the homeowner installed mats on the floor in case the kids were to slip and fall. Its a fun idea for the kids on a rainy day and very inexpensive to do. For more basement finishing ideas check out http://www.aribuilding.com/basement If your looking for a contractor in the Columbus Ohio area give us a call.

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Basement remodeling including planning, design, and costs

Basements — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:12:28 +0000

Planning and Ideas for your Finished Basement

If you want basement remodeling done first you need to set a budget. Next you need plans or a design for the basement. You can design it yourself, have a basement remodeling contractor do it, or have an architect design the plans. A basement remodeling job can be a diy project if you have all of the skills but most people don’t have the required construction knowledge to handle all of the different aspects of the project. You must be able to do rough carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall and much more. You also need to know all of the local building codes which can be difficult in some areas.

The easiest way to finish your basement if you don’t have all of the skills is to hire a basement remodeling contractor. You can find one in the Yellow pages or join a service like Angie’s list. Just make sure whom ever you choose can show you samples of finished basements they have done and references from previous customers. It is always best to get at least two estimates before making your final decision. Ask your contractors to break down the costs items by item so you have a clear view of where the money is being spent. I always tell my clients to call me after they have all of their quotes in and I will come back and go over the quotes with them. This helps make sure the quotes are apples to apples and they are getting everything they want.

Before you get started with your basement remodeling project make sure you have a clear vision on what you want the space to be. A good basement remodeling contractor will be able to help you through the process by giving you ideas and tell you what may or may not work in your space. Decide what your requirements are for the basement. Do you want a home theater, bathroom, bedroom, home gym or a gameroom for the kids? Do you have leaks or moisture issues and need waterproofing done? What type of finish materials do you want for plumbing fixtures, trim, lighting, windows, flooring, etc? A good place to start is looking at basement remodeling magazines or finding pictures of finished basements on the internet. Google Images has hundreds of pictures from basement contractors across the globe. You can check out pictures from some of our jobs at http://www.aribuilding.com/basement

Having the answers to most of these questions will help your contractor give you a more accurate quote for the final basement remodeling costs. If your in Columbus Ohio contact us for a free estimate on your basement remodeling project. We would love to help you complete the basement of your dreams.

Planning and Ideas for your Finished Basement

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Do you have rough plumbing for a bath in your basement? If not we have an easy fix

Basements — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:52:52 +0000

Many people want to have basement remodeling done to add extra living space. Do you want a bathroom in your basement? Many times what they find out is that the house they live in the basement was never roughed in for a bathroom. Normally you would have to have your basement contractor or plumber jackhammer or saw cut the concrete floor to run the new sewer lines into the existing system and then put the concrete back. Doing that is not only costly but its also very messy. There are new systems that can save you money and spare you from the dirty work of tearing up the concrete. The Saniflo Saniplus can be built into a wall cavity in the basement concealed behind the framing system. The Saniplus is a system that is used to install a complete bathroom in a basement up to 9 feet below the sewer line, or even up to 100 feet away from a soil stack without breaking up the concrete. You can have a toilet, vanity, and shower unit all hooked up to this unit. To find out more about the system including the cost or to purchase your own systemread below.

The Saniplus includes the macerating unit toilet tank and bowl but no seat.Since the reservoir, the macerating pump and the pipes are hidden from view, this type of installation gives you the lean and clean look of a European bathroom or powder room. The toilet uses only 6 liters (1.6 USG) of water per flush. The Saniplus is simplicity itself to install; there are just four connections:

The macerating pump is connected to the discharge pipe coming from the toilet.
The toilet tank is connected to the water supply.
The macerating pump is connected to small diameter discharge pipe work.
The macerating pump is connected to electrical supply.

If you want to conceal the unit in the wall you will need the extension also.

The Saniplus macerating system is comprised of a pressure chamber, which starts and stops the unit, and the motor, which drives the stainless steel macerator blades and pump. To learn more about the macerating process please refer to What is a macerator? A normal operating cycle for Saniplus takes about 10–20 seconds depending upon the discharge pipe run configuration; power consumption is therefore minimal.

You can find out other detailed information, specs, and other helpful products at Saniflo.com. If you are interested in purchasing one, Amazon.com carries both the SaniPlus Macerator Toilet with Elongated Bowl and the SaniPlus Macerator Toilet with Round Bowl.

Remember when doing basement remodeling always do you own research before choosing the products you will use and make sure
that they are right for your job. If you need help try this book or hire a competent basement contractor to help you with these decisions.