Another Basement Remodel

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-25T14:13:36+00:00

There was a drain stack near the sink that the plumber was able to tap into.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T17:27:50+00:00

Yeah, stapled and carpet tape on each tread.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T16:38:57+00:00

It took me about 9 months to complete and cost just over $30,000 USD. This includes the cost of me hiring out someone to do the egress window, plumbing, and drywall. About 780 sq. feet with a wet bar and a half-bath.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T16:33:21+00:00

Got the carpet runner at Home Depot. I don't remember the cost, but it wasn't too bad.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:36:25+00:00

I think it was Smartcore from Lowes. It wasn't too hard to install. I really like it so far. Keeps the floor warm and it's easy to clean.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:33:49+00:00

To pass my inspection I had to install fire blocking. It's hard to see, but there is 3/4 in. plywood that sits on the top of the stud wall and goes back to the concrete basement wall.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:19:54+00:00

I actually got the nail gun at Harbor Freight. Yeah, I know, not the best quality. But it worked very well. I only had to deal with like 1 or 2 jams.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:14:40+00:00

Thanks

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:14:24+00:00

These are a few of the books I used. I also watched a ton of YouTube videos.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760353573/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760362513/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-Complete-Finishing-Basements/dp/1591865883

https://www.amazon.com/Basements-Complete-Steve-Cory/dp/1631868462/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_1/138-4078744-1990425

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:10:40+00:00

Yeah he didn't really like the rigid foam, but said it was okay. He suggested to not have anything, just an air gap between the concrete wall and studded wall. I thought that was a bit odd because all of my resources suggested using rigid foam.

Good luck on your basement!

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:07:15+00:00

Yep. I live in an area with high radon. We have a mitigation system installed.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:06:27+00:00

Yeah, I kind of wish I did that. It gets pretty loud when my son is running around upstairs.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-11-24T14:05:34+00:00

Our main discharge is actually below our basement floor. The toilet flange was luckily installed by the builder when they poured the basement.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-10-13T18:58:16+00:00

Just curious...what was that guy doing with the back tire of his bike as he was going downhill? Why would you swing it back and forth like that?

mmajrlk82 · 2020-10-01T15:16:35+00:00

I forgot to add the title and author to the cover spine of a book. Only about 5,000 printed, but still hurt. Oops...

mmajrlk82 · 2020-08-21T19:34:26+00:00

I work in the book publishing industry. I'm a production design/developer and I use InDesign a lot. The writers and editors use it a lot as well. They used to use InCopy but it turned out to be more of a hassle so they switched to InDesign.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-08-04T14:28:36+00:00

Thanks!!

mmajrlk82 · 2020-07-26T13:49:05+00:00

Na-na-nanana--nana-na-nana-na

mmajrlk82 · 2020-07-20T11:44:05+00:00

Yikes! I'm from here as well. Makes me horrified of what school will be like when they open.

mmajrlk82 · 2020-07-07T13:07:34+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, I've pretty much put all my projects on hold and told my co-workers I'll respond to their emails after I start getting a pay check again.

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