Thank you for being part of my detailed course on finishing basements the right way. As far as I know this is the most complete online course on the subject in the world. The Table of Contents below will take you anywhere you want in the course, but I recommend scrolling down to the bottom and clicking the “Next Up” link to see the content in the right order. As always with my courses, feel free to contact me at [email protected] with questions or comments
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- Section 1: Section 1: Intro & Assessment
- Assessing Your Basement Space
- Benefits & Challenges of Finishing a Basement
- Basement Assessment Question#1: Is It Really Dry Enough?
- Basement Assessment Question#2: Is It Structurally Sound?
- Basement Assessment Question#3: Is your Electrical System Up to the Job?
- Do-It-Yourself, Contractor or Both?
- Section 2: Section#2: Basement Finishing Options & Best Practices
- Anatomy of a Basement
- Basement Ceiling Best Practices
- Perimeter Basement Wall Best Practices
- Interior Partition Wall & Floor Levelling Best Practices
- Basement Subfloors Best Practices
- Finished Floor Best Practices
- Boxing In Beams and Ducts Best Practices
- Basement Windows & Outside Entrance Best Practices
- Mechanical Ventilation, Heating & Cooling Best Practices
- Section 3: Section#3: Moisture-Proofing, Electricity, Plumbing & Tearing Out An Old Basement
- Scenario#1: The Perfectly Dry Basement
- Scenario#2: The Dry-But-Sometimes-Humid Basement
- Scenario#3: The Leaks-A-Bit-Sometimes Basement
- Scenario#4: The Leaks-A-Little Regularly Basement
- Scenario#5:The Leaks-A-Lot Most of the Time Basement
- Tearing Out an Old Basement Best Practices
- Power, Lighting & Plumbing Best Practices
- What To Do If You Find Mold
- Section 4: Section#4: Special Basement Features
- Basement Bathrooms, Saunas & Steam Rooms
- Basement Cold Rooms & Cellars
- Bring Outdoor Light Into Your Basement
- Building a Second Suite
- How to Create a Basement Kitchen
- Section 5: Section#5: Basement Planning and Layout
- Basement Floor Plan Layout
- Experience Your Layout in Full Size
- Section 6: Section#6: Tools & Techniques for Basement Finishing
- Tips for Finishing Up – Walls, Floors, Trim & Molding
- Tools & Techniques for Building Partition Walls
- Tools & Techniques for Electrical & Plumbing
- Tools & Techniques for Building Perimeter Walls
- Tools & Techniques for Subfloor Installation
- A FEW FINAL WORDS