View Full Version : Anyone buy the book "Basement Ideas"


JonyHouse
02-03-09, 10:17 PM
I don't want to post the link, but if you do a google search for "basement ideas' you will see the book I am talking about.
Did anyone here get it? I want to buy it but I am afraid it will be a waste of money.
Let me know if you think it's worth it, I need bar ideas!

cane.mba
02-04-09, 08:33 AM
I know the one your talking about. I thought about it but never pulled the trigger. However, I did get a couple of Basement Idea books and they were ok for inspiration. The only two books I would buy again would be "Remodeling a basement from start to finish" by Roger German and "The Black & Decker Complete Guide to Home Wiring: Including Information on Home Electronics & Wireless Technology, Revised Edition".

Most of the ideas for layout and features for my basement I got from browsing google images searching for basements. As well as watching HGTV, DIYNetwork etc.

BIGmouthinDC
02-04-09, 09:24 AM
buy it used for under $6. Just skip the double latte extra foam today and you should break even.

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?binding=&mtype=&keyword=basement+ideas

Always check Alibris when you want to buy a book.

chpwaman
02-04-09, 10:44 AM
I have it...bought it used on Big River. Some good, Bathroom, Theater and Bar ideas...at least nice pictures to look at.

(Edit)
Actually...I have this book: Design Ideas for Basements (2nd Edition)

cane.mba
02-04-09, 11:31 AM
I think Jony was referring to this "book"

http://www.basementideas.com/

chpwaman
02-04-09, 11:38 AM
I think Jony was referring to this "book"

http://www.basementideas.com/

I have this one too...its a PDF download from his site. It's not bad...some good pics as well.

Javatime
02-04-09, 07:20 PM
+1 on ..."Remodeling a basement from start to finish" by Roger German."

cathead
02-04-09, 07:21 PM
I bought it. Good pictures and ideas but it is only about 40-50 pages.

JonyHouse
02-04-09, 08:11 PM
buy it used for under $6. Just skip the double latte extra foam today and you should break even.

http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?binding=&mtype=&keyword=basement+ideas

Always check Alibris when you want to buy a book.

Thanks, I just placed my order from that link. I never heard about that site before.