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takeaim · 2011-09-17, 09:38 AM

does anyone know of a good free software program to design a layout for a basement? it can be webbased as well. i just want something to start the planning with detail dimensions and everything (doors, outlets etc)

thanks

classicsat · 2011-09-20, 10:12 AM

Google Sketchup. There is a bit of a learning curve to it.

Also being a general purpose 3D program, a lot of home plan specifics may be manual.

takeaim · 2011-09-20, 12:09 PM

ok, i downloaded it, i'll have to figure it out though as it does seem to have a learning curve to it.

lastyear4gt · 2011-09-23, 09:27 PM

Your planning a $15-$20k investment. What's $80 for a design program? It cost me exactly $6 for my planning: graph paper, pencils and a ruler.

ssbtech · 2011-09-30, 10:02 PM

Chief Architect has some good DIY home design software

http://www.chiefarchitect.com/home-designer-DIY/

2011-09-17, 09:38 AM	#1
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2011-09-20, 10:12 AM	#2
classicsat Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kincardine ON. Posts: 3,941	Google Sketchup. There is a bit of a learning curve to it. Also being a general purpose 3D program, a lot of home plan specifics may be manual.

2011-09-20, 12:09 PM	#3
takeaim Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 363	ok, i downloaded it, i'll have to figure it out though as it does seem to have a learning curve to it.

2011-09-23, 09:27 PM	#4
lastyear4gt Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada. Posts: 97	Your planning a $15-$20k investment. What's $80 for a design program? It cost me exactly $6 for my planning: graph paper, pencils and a ruler.

2011-09-30, 10:02 PM	#5
ssbtech Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 490	Chief Architect has some good DIY home design software http://www.chiefarchitect.com/home-designer-DIY/