The deciding factor in purchasing our new house was the basement! The rec room was already finished and there was a framed in but unfinished bedroom and bathroom. That meant everyone could have their own bedroom and the girls could have a separate playroom from the boys' rec room.
After talking with a friend who had just finished a whole house renovation he encouraged us to do it ourselves as the general contractor and just hire out all the trades.
I decided to go for it - made a budget, got the permits and started getting quotes and then scheduling workers. It worked out perfectly. The HVAC people came first, then an electrician before my dad showed up and did some framing for insulation and boxing out the HVAC ducts. I ordered a vanity, toilet, tub, sink and fixtures to match the rest of the house. (Amazon will deliver a full size tub/shower to your door!) The plumbers showed up and roughed everything in. Then Tyrone and I did the insulation ourselves. (It passed on the first inspection!) Once the four rough in inspectors came through and declared it good the drywallers came. Then electricians, plumbers, trim work, painting and carpet to finish up. By the time our Thanksgiving guests arrived it was perfect.
I still need closet shelving and tile in the bathroom. But I'm so proud of myself for just making it all work so well. Somebody hire me!
(I was really pleased with all the people I hired to work, if you want recommendations I'd be happy to give them)
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| Before we bought the house, unfinished bedroom and bathroom |
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| After HVAC put duct to the bedroom |
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| My dad framed out the cement walls so we could insulate and also framed out the HVAC ducts |
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| Adding a trophy wall |
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| Tyrone was a pro insulator. I texted the inspector before we started and made sure that we did it right, R15 on exterior walls and no vapor barrier because the basement is waterproofed on the outside |
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| The drywallers made the room look real. |
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| Looks like a real bedroom |
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| Taye is so happy with his own space |
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| The rec room without Taye's bed in it. Needs a big comfy couch still. |
It looks beautiful--- and you and Tyrone made it all happen! mom r.
ReplyDeleteMore like Jess made it all happen, I just worked overtime. Pete thanks for you help as well!!
ReplyDeleteIt took team effort--- all effort was equally important. You guys are sure making things happen! mom R.
ReplyDeleteIt probably helped that Jess grew up in a house where we were either constantly renovating or building new!You have been familiar with terms and you know what you want and like. Presto! Congratulations. mom r.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely helped that I knew the lingo.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. You should be proud of yourself for your mad organizational skills to make all that come together!
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