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myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,957 in life 3 years ago

As I stated in the past, our daughter and hubby are refinishing a room in our basement as a Christmas gift for us. This photo shows the room as of Today (Tuesday). There's a little more done now though. The walls are about 95% up. Insulation is about 50% done. The wires and outlets and light switch are set in place but not yet wired. Haven't decided pon a final choice for a light yet. It won't be this ugly bulb and string that's a given. w00t It's looking good and getting warmer in that room. Lot's more to go yet. My daughter and son-in-law come over on Mondays when they can to work on it. I do some things on and off if I have the parts and or tools etc. Today I hung the last of the insulation I had here. Still need more yet. When was the last time you finished a basement for yourself or others?
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~


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tags:  basement, basement project/finishing slowly, carpentry works, christmas, construction
 
1. myLot reputation of 97/100. tyc415 (4490)   ranked 6,576 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

We have never lived where there are basements so I wouldn't know anything about them other than what I have seen on TV and read about. I would rather the work go slowly and make sure it is done right than have a rush job and then figure out things that should have been done a different way. Know what I mean? Oh I bet the insulation does make a huge difference already in there. I can just imagine a basement as being damp and cold without it.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. AmbiePam (20784)   ranked 374 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

We don't really have a lot of basements "around these parts". Hee hee, I used to hear that on western movies when I was a kid. Anyway, none of the members of my family have a basement to decorate. I always wanted my family to get a house with a basement. I'm so glad it is shaping up so nicely for you. Can't wait to see the finished project!

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. 3SnuggleBunnies (8028)   ranked 117 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

We have septic issues so until we get sewer or a holding tank system ($25,000 I DON"T HAVE), or some huge repair of some sort?, or move we are pretty much outta luck.

I would really like to utilize our basement as more than a place to store plastic storage bins but we don't have the money and we don't have the choice to do the above so we could utilize it.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. tamarafireheart (13724)   ranked 406 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

Hi GRANDPA BOB,




Your basement is certainley coming along nicely and hope it won't be too long before it is all done, hope it will be finished before Christmas, enjoy your gift. I have not got a basemen, its s shame as it would be very useful to us.


Tamara

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5. myLot reputation of 92/100. margerydaw14 (577)   ranked 9,999 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

it sounds as though you are well on track to celebrate christmas in your new basement. I would love a basement but not really possible where we live. we live near a river, well a big river actually, the Thames ! and I have visions of mini rivers trickling down our walls lolBut its really wonderful for your daughter and hubby to refurbish the basement for you. I look forward to more updates. Is mrs. bob still planning to workout down there ? I use my cycling machine in our spare room. i also have a stepper.
us ladies have to keep fit thumbup


myLot reputation of 96/100. webeishere (12986)   ranked 371 out of 32,957 in life  3 years ago

I live just a mile from the Mississippi River.
But in a high area free of floods.
So far anyhow.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24280)   ranked 208 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

Basement? We don't have basements in California!

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. Grandmaof2 (4590)   3 years ago

I'm certainly no carpenter nor an expert in the field but I'd say this will be awesome when completed and thus far Good Job Well Done Guys!!! Grandpa Bob I know you and Grandma Deb will so appreciate this gift of time and love put into this room. Happy for you. thumbup

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. GardenGerty (35345)   ranked 26 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

I have never finished a basement, although my daughter in Minnesota has a nice one. I know that you are going to enjoy this lovely space they are giving you as a gift. It means so much when people give of themselves as part of their gifts.

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9. myLot reputation of 97/100. Trensue (1758)   ranked 234 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

With the whole starting the house on fire thing we are starting now new projects at this house. I have declared it a construction free zone. Sure do wish some one as handy as you was here for a year or two. Have you ever started a house on fire? I really need to let this go huh?

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. Polly1 (9354)   ranked 1,310 out of 32,957 in life   3 years ago

Thats a great Christmas gift, its lookin good. You will have to post a pic when its all done. I wish I had a basement, but I don't. Take care....

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