Design Ideas for Basements presents hundreds of ideas for turning a basement into stylish, comfortable living space. It also provides the information a homeowner needs to know before embarking on the project, including advice regarding permits, how to tackle moisture issues, providing light and access, and camouflaging the furnace and pipes. Many examples of finished projects are featured: media and game rooms, home theaters, laundry facilities, offices, wine cellars, guest quarters, family rooms, built-in storage and closet, and more. "This book offers hundreds of innovative ideas for America's must underused home space." --County Accents ..."offers the knowledge and design sense to make a basement into a magnificent, stylish area..." --Library Journal A picture-driven book of ideas for creating living space and organized storage  in the basement. design ideas for Basements BECOME INSPIRED See how to increase your living area by making good use of the space downstairs. GET ADVICE Plan a media room, wine cellar, spa, kids' play area, home office, or guest suite. FIND SOLUTIONS Ditch the clutter with smart ideas for creating and organizing closets and storage. AUTHOR WAYNE KALYN has written several Creative Homeowner books that include the first edition of Design Ideas for Basements , 1001 Ideas for Trimwork , and Guy Spaces . He resides with his family in Cranford, NJ. Wayne Kalyn is a freelance writer and editor. Previously, he was Editorial Director of Health Books at Reader's Digest , as well as the Project Editor of 1001 Do-It-Yourself Hints and Tips (Reader's Digest Books). He was also the Senior Editor at Men's Journal magazine. Wayne Kalyn is a graduate of Syracuse University. He lives in Cranford, NJ. Used Book in Good Condition