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BASEMENT
sa   BASEMENT ENTRYWAY
sa   BASEMENT INSULATION
sa   CRAWL SPACE
sa   MODEL & MINIATURE BASEMENT
x   CELLAR
xx   HOUSE
xx   STORAGE

Sketches show six styles of basement and garage storage racks.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1971 (v.49#10) pg. 64

How to turn an unfinished basement into an attractive living space in two weekends. Est. cost: $450.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1972 (v.50#5) pg. 67

Ten pages show how to turn attics, basements and other under-utilized areas into attractive living spaces.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1972 (v.50#10) pg. 68

Photos and text suggest how to turn an unfinished basement into a bright game room. First version uses supergraphic letters painted on the walls. Second version gets a face-covering with gypsum board and walnut stained 1x6s for trim. Skylight-like window is created by removing siding on exterior of house just above foundation and adding acrylic plastic panes between joists.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1973 (v.51#1) pg. 26

Ten pages of projects you can build using simple box construction. Includes photo of a basement arrangement of sofas with platform bases and vertical uprights with open shelves.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1973 (v.51#4) pg. 85

Step-by-step guide to finishing a basement. Includes installation of wall coverings, ceilings and floor coverings. Three different materials are offered for each category.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1974 (v.52#1) pg. 26

How to organize a basement. Four storage unit ideas. (1) Beneath the stairs, (2) racks for lumber or bulk storage, (3) shelves for canned goods, and (4) a cabinet for laundry supplies.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1976 (v.54#2) pg. 50

Photos show how to turn a drab basement into an attractive family room using paint and inexpensive items.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1976 (v.54#5) pg. 87

A look at the remodeling of the cellar of a 120-yr old Pennsylvania house into a basement family room/tavern.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1977 (v.55#5) pg. 128

Photos show how a three-bedroom dorm space for teens was created in a basement.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1977 (v.55#5) pg. 130

Photos and floor plan show how a basement can be converted into a "disco" with a dance floor, bar, platform seating and space for a pool table and pingpong table.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1978 (v.56#2) pg. G14 (190+)

How to make one room work like two. Five average rooms are given a double use. Extra uses include quilting room, playroom, guest bedroom, music room, and bedroom for two.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1980 (v.58#1) pg. 72

Tips on finishing off an unused basement in an economical way. Includes the addition of a walk-out patio at basement level.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1981 (v.59#4) pg. 44

Ceiling-hung basement storage unit has a cupboard with sliding doors, a shelf above the cupboard and a closet rod underneath. Est. cost: $60.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1987 (v.65#3) pg. 166

DIY guide to renovating a basement into living space.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 1999 (v.23#1) pg. 45

Building a basement sub-floor. How to lay the screeds and install the plywood subfloor.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1981 (v.4#7) pg. 25

How to enclose and conceal heating ducts when renovating your basement.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1981 (v.4#7) pg. 42

Renovating a basement. Part 1. Planning a basement improvement project.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1982 (v.5#12) pg. 54

Renovating a basement. Part 2. Putting in the studing.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1982 (v.6#1) pg. 53

Renovating a basement. Part 3. Basement wiring takes careful planning.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1982 (v.6#2) pg. 38

Renovating a basement. Part 4. Step-by-step approach to insulating your basement recreation room.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Dec 1982 (v.6#3) pg. 36

Renovating a basement. Part 5. Installing the drywall.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1983 (v.6#4) pg. 57

Renovating a basement. Part 6. Plumbing. Tips on installing new plumbing in a basement.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1983 (v.6#5) pg. 47

Renovating a basement. Part 7. Finishing woodwork.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1983 (v.6#6) pg. 42

Renovating a basement. Part 8. The finishing touches.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1983 (v.6#7) pg. 38

Renovating a basement. Part 9. Final installment.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1983 (v.6#8) pg. 56

Suggestions for finishing a basement room.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Dec 1986 (v.10#3) pg. 42

Finishing the basement. Part 1. Installing a raised floor of plywood over sleepers.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1988 (v.11#4) pg. 24

Finishing the basement. Part 2. Finishing the walls with drywall.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1988 (v.11#6) pg. 20

Bold, beautiful basements. Creative design and decorating tips that turn cluttered basements into beautiful living spaces.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1990 (v.13#4) pg. 16

One-room make over. One example of turning a well-worn basement area into an attractive games room.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1990 (v.13#12) pg. 62

How to turn your basement into a "Big Top" family room. Ceiling and walls are covered with canvas.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #88 Oct 1965 (v.15#5) pg. 26

Basement wall divider features built-in seat, storage drawers under the seat and a jumbo storage compartment for a collapsible ping-pong table.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #91 Apr 1966 (v.16#2) pg. 44

How to conceal a gas meter behind a simple enclosure.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #133 Feb 1972 (v.22#2) pg. 53

How to finish off your basement. Photos and text cover the installation of paneling and a vapor barrier, electric wiring, an Integrid suspended ceiling, and self-sticking carpet squares.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #179 Mar 1977 (v.27#2) pg. 16

How to finish the walls of a basement that have damp spots. Sketch shows how to construct a framing of 2x4s and cover it with plasterboard.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #179 Mar 1977 (v.27#2) pg. 58

A look at how a 65-yr. old basement was turned into an entertainment area. Emphasis is on the paneling work.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #193 Oct 1978 (v.28#8) pg. 20

How to paint a basement quickly using a rented airless paint sprayer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #203 Nov 1979 (v.29#9) pg. 52

Add a bathroom to your basement. How to install a toilet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #214 Dec 1980 (v.30#10) pg. 70

How to install a suspended or dropped ceiling in your basement. Includes instructions on how to cut down the recessed overhead lighting fixtures to require less vertical space.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #219 May-Jun 1981 (v.31#5) pg. 26

Tip on correct procedure for adding insulation and drywall to your basement walls.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #293 Nov-Dec 1988 (v.38#9) pg. 6

Utility storage projects for attic, basement or garage. Shelving ideas include adjustable wall shelves, stacking cases, under-eave shelving, overhead bins, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #294 Jan 1989 (v.39#1) pg. 46

Tips on finishing basement walls by installing, studs, insulation, vapor barrier and drywall. This discussion focuses on moisture control and vapor-barrier placement.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #295 Feb 1989 (v.39#2) pg. 12

Basement remodeling guide. Finishing the walls, covering the ceilings, heating systems, lighting, and floor coverings.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #310 Jul-Aug 1990 (v.40#7) pg. 44
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #319 Jun 1991 (v.41#6) pg. 7
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #340 Jul-Aug 1993 (v.43#7) pg. 10

Framing around a flat-sill and slanted-sill basement window when installing drywall.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #360 Jul-Aug 1995 (v.45#7) pg. 12

Tips for successful basement remodeling. Dealing with moisture, providing daylight and safe exit, enclosing ductwork, framing walls, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #362 Oct 1995 (v.45#9) pg. 38

Build your own basement kitchenette. Emphasis is on plumbing and electrical wiring requirements.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #363 Nov 1995 (v.45#10) pg. 54

Narrow steel studs for basements. How to use metal studs to frame interior basement walls.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #383 Nov 1997 (v.47#10) pg. 64

Tip: How to build a "hotbox", a small, heavily insulated basement which is used solely to protect water and waste lines from freezing in a building which is supported on piers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #7 Feb-Mar 1982 pg. 6

Tip on embedding vertical wood nailers at regular intervals in a poured concrete basement wall.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #69 Aug-Sep 1991 pg. 30

Tip on identifying the source of moisture in a basement prior to covering the walls.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #92 Dec 1994-Jan 1995 pg. 16

How to turn a basement into a study-recreation area.
HANDY ANDY Jul 1978 (v.2#9) pg. 19

Build a basement rathskeller.
HANDY ANDY Sep 1980 (v.4#10) pg. 6

Convert your basement into a family room for less than $300.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Mar-Apr 1964 (v.32#4) pg. 34

Basement remodeling. Turn your basement into a super family room. Ideas include a wet bar, fold-down table, raised platform with a "gazebo" motif, and stereo/TV closet.
HOME MECHANIX #708 Apr 1987 (v.83) pg. 40

Professional advice on basement finishing options.
HOME MECHANIX #740 Dec 1989 (v.85) pg. 18

Shelf sufficiency. Affordable and easy-to-build storage ideas for the basement and garage. (1) Stairway storage for canned food. (2) Lumber storage uses brackets attached to exposed studs. (3) Wall-hung plywood cabinet. (4) Overhead garage storage. (5) Cubbyhole cabinet.
HOME MECHANIX #748 Sep 1990 (v.86) pg. 64

Tips on finishing basement walls, ceilings, and floors.
HOME MECHANIX #784 Apr 1994 (v.90) pg. 89

Keeping the dampness out of a basement. Advice on locating the source of humidity, stopping air infiltration, finishing the walls and floor, etc.
HOME MECHANIX #793 Mar 1995 (v.91) pg. 12

Create overhead storage bins in your basement by attaching a piece of plywood to exposed joists and adding hinged doors.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1988 (v.13#5) pg. 70

A look at five basement remodeling projects showing simple built-ins, wall and ceiling paneling, floor treatment, etc.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #3 Fall 1976 (v.1#3) pg. 55

How to partition a refinished basement into seperate areas by building working dividers. Instructions furnished for building a pegboard storage wall divider that holds games and sports equipment and has overhead fluorescent lighting.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #6 Summer 1977 (v.2#2) pg. 16

How to turn an unfinished basement into a recreation room.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1979 (v.4#2) pg. 80

Basement remodeling ideas. A special section.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1981 (v.6#6) pg. 36

Best way to paint your basement.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #427 Dec 1963 (v.59) pg. 98

Take-along basement. A portable workshop, divider panels, tables and lights which can be moved from house to house. Especially good for renters.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #457 Jun 1966 (v.62) pg. 122

Description of one basement remodeling job to make a workshop.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #477 Feb 1968 (v.64) pg. 86

Illustrations and plans for a basement remodeling job to create a recreation room including a snack bar.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #483 Aug 1968 (v.64) pg. 76

Basic basement beautification.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #502 Mar 1970 (v.66) pg. 62

Example of one basement finished off by paneling walls, carpeting floor and putting in a suspended acoustical ceiling.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #528 May 1972 (v.68) pg. 93

How to remodel your basement in an "English Pub" decor. Features wainscot paneling, exposed beams and rough plaster.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #560 Jan 1975 (v.71) pg. 37

How to save money by doing your own home improvements. Finishing a basement. Covering walls, ceilings and floors, and tips on built-in storage and divider walls.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #563 Apr 1975 (v.71) pg. 48

How to build a closet around a furnace to hide it, but still make it accessable for maintainance and provide a good flow of combustion air.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #569 Oct 1975 (v.71) pg. 84

Basement remodeling project centers around built-in seating, storage and wall shelving along one wall of the paneled and tiled room.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #579 Aug 1976 (v.72) pg. 38

A major basement remodeling that includes the creation of three areas: a family room, a reading alcove and a party room with a wet bar.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #589 Jun 1977 (v.73) pg. 64

How to build a dormitory in a basement. Key feature of this plan is the use of large sliding doors and removable partition walls that allow for easy conversion to a large open area for party use.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #593 Oct 1977 (v.73) pg. 88

A new life in your basement. Photos and drawings illustrate a basement remodeling into a recreation room. Features wood paneling as wainscoting, an 8" wide display shelf that tops the wainscoting and imitation brick wall covering above the wainscoting.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #599 Apr 1978 (v.74) pg. 100

How to turn a bare basement into attractive living space.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #609 Feb 1979 (v.75) pg. 60

Remodeled basement accompanies both game and conversation areas. Includes plans for a movable divider, curved soda bar, and entertainment center with lots of record storage.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #621 Feb 1980 (v.76) pg. 60

The complete basement workup. Ideas for converting part of a basement into a multipurpose room. Includes bathroom, shower, paneled walls, carpeted floors, insulation, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #623 Apr 1980 (v.76) pg. 93

Tudor-style party room for your basement features a wet bar, parquet dance floor, carpeted seating area, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #635 Apr 1981 (v.77) pg. 64

A budget basement remodeling for a growing family. Features paneled walls, corner fireplace, built-in hutch, cabinet, and bar.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #659 Apr 1983 (v.79) pg. 105

How to remodel your basement like a professional. Instructions on the right way to frame walls, install electric wiring, put up a ceiling, and cover a problem floor.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #671 Apr 1984 (v.80) pg. 61
Correction MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 8

More space for less. Tips on converting attics, basements, and garages into living space.
NEW SHELTER Feb 1984 (v.5#2) pg. 32

How to install paneling on cinder block or masonry basement walls.
NEW SHELTER Jan 1986 (v.7#1) pg. 72
Correction NEW SHELTER Apr 1986 (v.7#4) pg. 88

Tips on how to cure a musty, damp smell in a basement.
NEW SHELTER Feb 1986 (v.7#2) pg. 20
Added Info NEW SHELTER May-Jun 1986 (v.7#5) pg. 10

Differential temperature basement ventilator. Draws the cool, damp air from the floor of a basement and replaces it with warmer air from outside. Operates when a temperature difference is sensed. Helps eliminate mold and mildew during the summer months.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [1] Jul 1972 (v.2#1) pg. 31

Putting waste space to use in your basement.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1963 (v.120#3) pg. 152

Enclose Lally columns in wooden columns to make them more decorative and add a built-in seat around the base.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1969 (v.131#5) pg. 157

How to solve special basement paneling problems. Covers wall access panel, soffit access panel, paneling a beam, backbar acess panel to crawlspace or sewer cleanout and stairwell.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1969 (v.132#6) pg. 154

Photos show design ideas for basement family rooms.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1972 (v.137#1) pg. 126

Add a new basement to an existing house to increase living space.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1972 (v.137#4) pg. 116

Quick ways to spruce up the basement with some screens and quick-change walls to hide furnace and other eyesores. Simple furniture and dividers complete the transformation.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1972 (v.138#3) pg. 84

How to frame a basement partition.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1973 (v.139#3) pg. 140

How to convert a basement into a recreation room. A general look at decorating ideas.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1973 (v.139#4) pg. 141

Remodeled basement becomes a multipurpose hobby room. It features a complete workshop, sewing center, and table-top photo studio. Lots of fluorescent and adjustable spot lighting. Sliding walls close off the shop area.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1975 (v.143#3) pg. 86

Photos illustrate a basement that was remodeled with a circus theme.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1975 (v.143#4) pg. 128

A master craftsman builds his own home office in the basement under a 2-car garage.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1981 (v.155#4) pg. 135

The rediscovered basement. Dollar for dollar, the best way to add lots of living space to your home is by remodeling the basement. How to frame walls, conceal pipes, install burlap-covered wall panels and build 4-tube fluorescent ceiling fixtures.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1984 (v.161#3) pg. 122

How to ready a concrete basement floor to accept regular carpeting.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1984 (v.161#4) pg. 22

Seven ways to gain living space in your home. Includes finishing a basement.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1966 (v.189#3) pg. 142

Photos illustrate a remodeled basement featuring a workshop and recreation room with accordian-fold partitions to conceal furnace, laundry, etc.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1968 (v.193#3) pg. 162

How to hide basement ductwork.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1970 (v.197#3) pg. 93

Example of one basement remodeling job with a rustic barn or old West theme.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1972 (v.201#3) pg. 82

How to construct a bar and nook with table and benches in a basement recreation room. Half wall of brick provides facing for the bar, with shelves built along the back side.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1974 (v.204#2) pg. 102

Three clever ways to remodel your basement. (1) Simulated brick archways divide a basement and conceal support columns. (2) A divider wall with a workshop on one side and a laundry on the other. (3) Redecorate with paneling and built-ins to integrate cluttered space.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1976 (v.209#3) pg. 110

For that extra bedroom and bath, finish your basement. Includes plans for a sturdy double-deck bunk bed with swing out ladder. Lally columns are built into the partition which forms one wall of the sewing and laundry room, bedroom and family room.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1978 (v.213#3) pg. 103

Turn your basement into a host's wine cellar. Walls are lined with bins that store many bottles of wine (for the serious wine collector). Room measures 16x14-ft.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1982 (v.221#3) pg. 106

A storage divider that can be hung between garage or basement support posts, features swing-out partition shelves. Built from plywood and perforated hardboard.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1982 (v.221#3) pg. 108

Transform an under-used cellar into an elegant basement multipurpose living area.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1982 (v.221#6) pg. 78

Eight great ideas for an elegant basement. They include framing the stair and platforms, concealing utility systems, cladding I-beams and columns, creating a recessed ceiling, etc.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1988 (v.232#5) pg. 86
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1988 (v.233#2) pg. 8

Bringing up the basement. Make the most of under-utilized space. Looks at planning, lighting, insulation, waterproofing, etc.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Mar 1987 (v.2#3) pg. 36
Added Info PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Oct 1987 (v.2#8) pg. 18

Basement conversions. Tips on evaluating a basement's potential and any structural problems. Suggests choices of wall materials.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Oct 1989 (v.4#7) pg. 14

Picture story showing conversion of basement into recreation area.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1964 (v.35#7) pg. 74

Budget basement conversion. Tips on remodeling an unfinished basement into a recreation room. Discusses waterproofing walls, installing insulation and adding the wall covering.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Summer 1978 pg. 75

A low-tech yet effective way to find the source of basement moisture.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #820 Nov 1997 (v.93) pg. 22

Beautify your basement. Part 1.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1963 (v.19#5) pg. 14

Beautify your basement. Part 2.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1963 (v.19#6) pg. 20

Beautify your basement. Part 3. Installation of a pre-fab fireplace.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1964 (v.20#1) pg. 28

Beautify your basement. Part 4. Installation of a bar.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1964 (v.20#3) pg. 30

Photos showing how a basement in one St. Paul home was remodeled. Part 3.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1966 (v.22#1) pg. 56

Photos and text illustrate the framing and finishing of a basement recreation room.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1968 (v.24#2) pg. 34

Photos illustrate remodeling a basement into a recreation room, a complete and separate laundry room, display storage for guns and sporting equipment, and a closet.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1969 (v.25#5) pg. 32

How to plan and finish off remodeling a basement into a laundry, workshop and recreation area with a bath and built-in storage.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1970 (v.26#5) pg. 25

Major basement remodeling described with emphasis on the solutions to structural problems.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1972 (v.28#5) pg. 22

How to install a complete bathroom with sink, shower and stool in the basement.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1972 (v.28#6) pg. 8

How to create a bedroom in the basement. Includes the closing of a small window and the creation of a large one. Room described is 12x13 ft.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1973 (v.29#2) pg. 26

How to build a basement bar around a cast-iron soil pipe, disguising the pipe as a "tree".
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1973 (v.29#6) pg. 34

How to convert a basement recreation room into an English pub. Includes construction of a beamed ceiling, a paneled door, a refreshment bar, a mug rack, a table, and a wall-mounted mantle of heavy timber.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1974 (v.30#5) pg. 32

Basement bar is designed for an awkard corner where a steel support beam and column made other activities impractical. L-shaped built-in bar is 60"x60" with louvered doors and open shelves above the cabinet.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1976 (v.32#5) pg. 1

How to finish off a basement for a workshop. Information on deciding on room size, framing, installing plasterboard, building in storage, etc.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1977 (v.33#6) pg. 100

Photos and sketches show how a basement can be finished to look like a log cabin. Cedar slabs nailed to the walls with Perlite mud to look like chinking and a Franklin stove with a brick firewall and the floor are the main features of the room.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1977 (v.33#6) pg. 118

Convert your basement into a classy rec room. Includes a large stand-up bar complete with brass foot rail.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1981 (v.37#6) pg. 4

Conceal basement ceiling and reduce sound from your workshop by installing panels of "fiberboard" between the joists. This homemade "suspended ceiling" is inexpensive. You may also recess your fluorescent fixtures between joists.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1982 (v.38#1) pg. 28

Basement remodeling makes extensive use of waferboard panels.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1983 (v.39#5) pg. 10

Welcome to our basement. Photos and detailed instructions from the "Hometime" TV series illustrate how to create a comfortable, attractive living space in your basement. Looks at planning, layout, framing, wiring, plumbing, finishing, etc.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1989 (v.45#5) pg. 37
Added Info WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1990 (v.46#1) pg. 14

Tips on installing a finished gypsum board wall in front of a concrete block basement wall.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1998 (v.54#4) pg. 6