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Friday, March 23, 2012

The Homestretch.

Just when I think that sheet rock gets me excited, along comes the carpet. With the installation of the carpet today, our basement project is virtually complete. All that's left is to move the kids playroom from the main floor to the basement.


It's really impressive when you are able to watch skilled people perform their jobs and transform such a lifeless area into great, useable space. Sadly, I think the basement is now the nicest part of the house.

Built in bookcase hides crawlspace access
I was very pleased with our contractor for this job as he left no detail out. I looked at this as just "another basement " however, the finished product feels like anything but a basement. We don't have walkout access however, with the casement windows, recessed lighting and bright paint colors, the room really has a great presence.

I'd like to say this was the project for 2012 however, I foresee a master bathroom addition in our future. I don't get my wife, I can't figure out why she complains about sharing our only full bath with 3 boys.

Finally, my thanks to those who helped with this project. In particular, our friend Mr. Murphy, who spent countless hours rewiring our entire panel, securing recessed lights and, in general, doing a ton of electrical work that otherwise would have cost us a small fortune...thanks Paul...I owe you one.
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13 comments:

  1. Steve ZakurMarch 24, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Renovating the basement: 1 Bazillion dollars. Having all the kids crap out of sight: Priceless

    Yeah, more than one bath is the way to go. Good luck restructuring the house.

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    1. SteveMarch 24, 2012 at 9:51 AM

      LOL - you hit the nail on the head...I'll be soooo excited to walk around the house, barefoot, without fear of having my foot impaled by a LEGO.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    That looks like a awesome basement, I'm almost envious. Great job well done.

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  3. SteveMarch 24, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks Rich...it's a vast improvement over what was there...thanks for checking out my blog.
    Steve

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  4. Mark KautzMarch 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Finding a contractor that "for this job as he left no detail out" is truly a wonder. I've dealt with many contractors over the years and all I've seen is "get this job done as quickly as possible" to get to the next one. Basement looks great.

    Mark

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    1. SteveMarch 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      Thanks Mark...I would use and recommend this guy again in a heartbeat...and I'm not the easiest customer!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Looks good my man. Any space down there for a tying desk? LOL

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    1. SteveMarch 25, 2012 at 8:37 AM

      Thanks Rich...don't laugh, wait until you see the pics when it's all set up. Got a deal on some floor and wall cabinets and putting in a joint tying area for me / scrap booking craft area for the boss.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 10:20 PM

      Good move. I am planning the remodel of my "poorly finished basement by the previous owner" in my head. It involves some separate rooms one for me-self and my problem. Good times.

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  6. aquaFire FishingMarch 25, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    That basement looks great! I really enjoy seeing home renovation projects from before to the after.

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    1. SteveMarch 26, 2012 at 8:30 AM

      Thanks...I usually forget to take before pictures but this time, we have photos of the whole process.

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  7. Brk TrtMarch 26, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Looks good my man.

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    1. SteveMarch 26, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks Alan...hope you are feeling better!

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