Finished Basements

Finished Basements

Spacements, Inc. - Finished Basement Design & Remodeling Specialists


Six Steps to a Finished Basement— Tie it Together with an Epoxy Floor

So you've decided to build a basement room, but don't know where to start? Here are several key areas to focus on to create additional living space in your household:

  1. 1. Plan it out: The first thing you will want to do is evaluate the space you have available to work with, and how you wish to divide up your downstairs living area. Take precise measurements and put it all on paper, ensuring that you include at least one of the available windows for natural light, and taking into account how close it needs to be to ductwork and the breaker box.
  2. 2. Frame it: Select the foundation wall that will anchor your room, and build the framing for the other three based on your earlier measurements. You will want to nail the top plate to the available ceiling joists or floor joists, and attach the bottom to the concrete with concrete nails. Choose where you will want your door, and frame it into the selected wall.
  3. 3. Wire it: Now you will want to wire the room for electricity, either with the help of an electrician or an experienced assistant. Run cable from the main circuit breaker to the room, and wire all outlets onto this one circuit. Wire the boxes, one at a time, nailing them to the sides of the nearest studs, drilling holes in the studs to thread the wire through the walls.
  4. 4. Heating: Now you will want to splice new ductwork from one of the main ducts in your furnace, extending it outward to the frame of your room. Once you have the ductwork in place, affix it to the wall with wooden blocks nailed to the studs. Now choose an area to install return vents to ensure proper ventilation.
  5. 5. Drywall: Now it is time to tackle the exterior of the wall, by first purchasing enough drywall to cover the entire room. From here, carefully measure out each piece, making the appropriate holes to accommodate ventilation and electrical outlets.  You can affix the drywall to the studs and plates with drywall screws, and seal any gaps and holes with putty and sealing tape. The next step is painting, to create a clean, uniform look.

Flooring: Last but certainly not least, applying an epoxy floor is the key to sealing out moisture and making your basement room a dry, clean space that will withstand the wear and tear of regular use. Our epoxy flooring forms a 100 percent solids epoxy coating, which means it will create a strong bond with the concrete beneath, preventing moisture from seeping up and causing problems down the line. By choosing a light color, you can also improve the aesthetics of the room, because its reflective surface will increase brightness, making it a light, pleasant atmosphere in which you can spend time.

 

Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut
Sangean WR-2 Digital AM/FM Tabletop Radio, Walnut
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Description

Digital AM/FM Table Top Receiver designed to provide exceptional audio reproduction utilizing a special acoustically balanced enclosure combined with a enhanced frequency response speaker and Sangean's advanced audio circuitry providing the sound and features of a large home stereo system.

Boasting an acoustically balanced wooden enclosure and an enhanced front-firing 3-inch speaker, the Sangean WR-2 tabletop radio offers the sound and features of a living room system in a cabinet that fits conveniently in a bedroom, kitchen, or garage. Any discussion of the WR-2 begins with its walnut-finished wooden housing, which is rich in both appearance and tone. The cabinet's front surface features the speaker on the left side, a series of intuitively placed control buttons toward the bottom, and a generously sized LCD display in the middle with three brightness levels. More importantly, the cabinet teams with the 7-watt amplifier and the acoustic bass compensation system to add warmth and depth to the audio. Complementing the housing is Sangean's advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry, which picks up distant AM and FM stations and reproduces them with unmatched clarity, making music and even talk programs come alive. Even though the WR-2 is advertised as an AM/FM radio, it offers much more than a standard digital tuner, including a Radio Data System (RDS) that displays short text messages on applicable FM stations, along with support for the Enhanced Other Network (EON) and its traffic information (available in certain regions). And unlike most tabletop radios, the WR-2 lets listeners adjust the treble and bass levels via the variable volume control. In its default mode, the rotary volume knob displays the volume level from 1 to 60. Tap it once, however, and it turns into a full-range treble control, and two taps creates a full-range bass control. Additional features include a clock with an alarm (radio or buzzer), an auxiliary input jack for connecting such devices as an iPod or MP3 player (both of which sound great through the speaker), a recording output jack, 10 memory presets that help you quickly find your favorite stations, and a full-featured infrared remote control. A final bonus stems from the power backup function, which plays the radio for six minutes during a power failure (ideal for emergencies) and retains the memory preset and clock values for about an hour. The WR-2 measures roughly 9.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 5.5 pounds. What's in the Box WR-2 tabletop radio, detachable power cord, infrared remote control, user's manual.

Features

  • Compact tabletop AM/FM radio with walnut-finished wooden enclosure and front-firing 3-inch speaker
  • 7-watt amplifier and acoustic bass compensation system deliver warm, room-filling audio
  • Advanced RF/IF electronic circuitry clearly reproduces distant AM/FM stations
  • Full-range adjustable treble and bass controls; Radio Data System (RDS) support
  • Auxiliary input jack for connecting iPod or MP3 player; measures 9.5 by 4.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D)
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