Our basement project is getting closer. We have the HVAC, electric and framing done. We had the city inspector stop by yesterday and there are a few corrections we need to make - dampers in certain places in heat runs, piggy-back corrections with fuse panel, and a certain outlet change in the bathroom. Very very true that home projects cost more and have more involvement than you'd ever think until you're actually doing it! However, once it is finished, it will be awesome space for us. Our home is on the small side, so we are almost doubling the living space. It will be so nice to have the new baby have his room (which he will eventually share with Nicholas) and the new toy room and rec area downstairs. The bathroom finish will come later as we can afford it. But, once we have 2 bathrooms, it will be great!
We had the insulation, doors (prefinished/hung pine doors), dry wall and windows delivered this week. Jason and our friend Matt hauled it all downstairs. It was a huge job!
closet doors:
drywall and some insulation - it is as tall or taller than Jason (who is 6'4")
the pine doors.
our new windows for the basement - they open from the top into the room.
more insulation for soundproofing and energy preservation (heating or cooling)
A bit of a look into the main room with the can lights on. Looks smaller with the big pile of drywall and doors.
Next on the list is the windows to be installed (replacing old windows) and then moving on to insulation. :)
our new windows for the basement - they open from the top into the room.
more insulation for soundproofing and energy preservation (heating or cooling)
A bit of a look into the main room with the can lights on. Looks smaller with the big pile of drywall and doors.
Next on the list is the windows to be installed (replacing old windows) and then moving on to insulation. :)
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Jill this is so exciting!! I wish we had a basement to redo.... we have a classic Michigan basement, which means rock and mortar walls and dirt floors, I guess that's what we get for a 140 year old house!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you will have a fantastic space when it's all said and finished!
You are getting there, so close to being done! I think having the lights in make a big difference too. I can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all finished!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! We had ours done by a contractor and I felt like it would NEVER end.. or that we would EVER finish paying! ;)
ReplyDeleteyeah! It's really coming along!! I will be done before you know it! :)
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