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Basements - Lower Level Plumbing
Hometime — If you're planning to add a bathroom, it's likely that some concrete will need to come out. Be aware that it's easy to break drain pipes when busting up the floor. So, if you're not experienced with this sort of work, you may want to hire ...More…
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Basements - Lower Level Planning
Hometime — Lower levels and basements can be difficult areas to deal with. Considerations like lack of sunlight and headroom, and exposed mechanical systems can present problems that take a little more creativity to solve. Unlike building a new house or an ...More…
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Basements - Lower Level Framing
Hometime — The lower level area is often the least square and plumb; older basements are notoriously out of plumb/squareness. You may need to shim, scab, and/or plane board to get everything straight. We were fortunate that our lower level walls, joists, ...More…
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Basements - Veneer Plaster Walls
Hometime — In our lower level we decided to put up a veneer plaster system instead of conventional drywall. Veneer plaster is a higher quality product because it's stronger, more durable, and richer-looking than drywall. And you won't see seams or get nail . ...More…
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Hometime — In many homes, just a small amount of ambient light enters a lower level. For that reason, a well-designed lighting scheme is necessary. We decided to install a programmable lighting system that controls every series of lights in the house. We ...More…
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Basements - Fun Extras
Hometime — The lower level area is often where all the junk and boxes of holiday decorations end up. But for many folks, it's also reserved for some fun recreational items. The highlight of our game room was the pool table, which was actually assembled ...More…
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Basements - Finishing Details
Hometime — A lower level or basement can be a complicated area to finish off -- more than a dining room or kitchen for instance -- because a wide range of items can easily fit into a lower level scheme. Our lower level project incorporated several items ...More…
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Walk-Out Basement Construction Tips
Do It Yourself — A home with a walk out basement looks great as it sits within the landscape. Almost any home can be built with a walkout basement. The only type of home that wouldn't be able to is where the entire basement is completely submerged under the ...More…