DIY guys get in here. finishing basement and garage.

[newracer]

Misunderstood. Clearance in front is a standard 30" but sides and back are listed on appliance and strictly enforced.

Now I understand what you were saying.

[Snowman78]

I just, today finished my basement. I have a "L" shaped basement and I finished the small part of the L. Ended up with 365 finished SF and moved my daughter's bedroom down there. I DID get a permit. Took about 5 months total (nights and weekends) and I spent a little over 3k for materials and 2k for tools.
I have a wood subfloor so I DID NOT have to float the walls.

[sniper7]

That turned out great!

How much was your permit? You in Adams county?

[Snowman78]

Thanks, I kind of got screwed on the permit. I live in Thornton and had to go to the city. I got a permit for the whole basement. I also had to get 4 permits total. Frameing, havac, plumbing and electric. It was almost $700 total.

[hammer03]

Anyone have a cheaper source for drywall than Lowes/HD?

[sniper7]

Anyone have a cheaper source for drywall than Lowes/HD?

I found a guy on craigalist that was about $1-2 cheaper but not sure the quality of it. I'm looking as well. Got the drywall screws covered and they are the good gold ones!

[generalmeow]

Consider a radon test before you start. It would be easier to figure out remediation before its all built out.

[jslo]

Kamen Supply. Not sure if you have any in your areas. They sell only drywall and drywall supplies. Nice thing is they sell in 2' increments up to 14' and 56" widths for 9' ceilings

[mrghost]

great job snowman!

[HoneyBadger]

Thread revival!


Has anyone finished their basement recently or have plans to in the near future? I was hoping to do mine this fall, but Mrs. HoneyBadger is looking to do a career move that has the potential to significantly lower our income for a few years. We'll see how that works out, but in the meantime, I want to keep planning to finish mine.