Anyone have any experience in Source SDK?

[[Kegan]]

While I learn how to build in source I have decided to build an interpretation of Luigi's mansion.


Unfortunately I can't find many textures or furniture in the basic game stuff that really fits the setting. Does anyone know how to load files into source game's model and texture directories, and what the filetypes are?

EDit: Submit... why did I hit submit? I was nowhere near done writing this.  

[The Awkwardest Turtle]

I've messed around a bit, but not enough to really help you, sorry.

I think most mapmakers make their own textures and stuff for maps, which makes all of them completely insane.

I was going to do a map based on Black Velvetopia from Psychonauts until I realized how much work it would be.  

[Terara Drakon]

I usually go here for help.