Author Archives: John Turner

Where Do I Begin?

Have you ever experienced that moment? You know, that moment where you stand looking at your cold, dark, unfinished basement and come to the conclusion that it’s finally time to do something about it. For many that moment can be … Continue reading

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Custom St. Louis Basement Wet Bars

Marvelous Basements specializes in providing the highest in both service and quality when it comes to custom wet bars. Check out a recent wet bar we created for a customer below: If you would like to see more custom St. … Continue reading

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Is your St. Louis Basement too dark?

When designed properly a St. Louis Basement can be a premier area that is a key feature of a home. If ignored and left unfinished it can turn into a dank and dark dungeon that houses numerous species of insects … Continue reading

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What type of insulation should I install in my basement finishing project?

The amount of choices that a homeowner has when it comes to materials for their St. Louis basement finishing project is endless. Insulation is an area where the type of material you choose not only affects your pocketbook but may … Continue reading

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Why Your Furniture Selection Matters for Your St. Louis Finished Basement

So much goes into remodeling a St. Louis finished basement. There are so many aspects to managing a remodeling project that homeowners regularly let a few items slip. They don’t think certain items are that important, only to find out … Continue reading

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DIY Basement Remodeling Projects – How to Tell When A Project Can Quickly Get Out of Hand, Part 3

Although shows on networks like HGTV can make DIY activities seem like a fun project to tackle for the weekend, the truth of the matter is that unless you know what you are doing, your project can get out of … Continue reading

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DIY Basement Remodeling Projects – How to Tell When A Project Can Quickly Get Out of Hand, Part 2

DIY basement remodeling projects are somewhat of a craze right now. The amount of information on DIY projects is at an all time high thanks to sites like Pinterest and channels like HGTV. However, the quality of this information leaves … Continue reading

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DIY Basement Remodeling Projects – How to Tell When A Project Can Quickly Get Out of Hand, Part 1

DIY projects are receiving more and more attention these days. Between all the info on the internet and cable T.V. channels like HGTV, there is a wealth of material available for the average homeowner to absorb when it comes to … Continue reading

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St. Louis Basement Home Theater Design – Select Your T.V. First, Not Last

Although it seems like when planning a St. Louis basement remodeling project that your T.V. can be selected last, it can’t. If you’re planning to include a home theater in your basement then the T.V. should be one of the … Continue reading

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The Importance of Selecting Quality Windows For Your Finished Basement Project

We work with a variety of budget sizes when remodeling basements. Because of this we have to be prepared to show clients a variety of areas where they can look to cut costs and increase savings without decreasing the overall … Continue reading

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