[bochnak]

Took me 1yr start to finish working weekends and some nights here and there. I only farmed out some of the work where friends or family members do this for a living.

I had to gut everything, fix 3 foundation hairline cracks, relocate bathroom, all new electrical & plumbing, replace windows, insulate walls and cieling....you get the picture.



After:

Before:

 

[davis95]

Excellent.:thumbsup: Just give me a call when the NFL season starts. I'll bring the beer!

 

[72 malibu]

WOW! Nice job! Looks great, I plan on doing mine someday, after the bathroom/kitchen remod...so maybe in a couple of years! Again, looks great nice job, gives me inspiration!
Was the slab set up for a bathroom or are you using a up flush system?

 

[bochnak]

Excellent.:thumbsup: Just give me a call when the NFL season starts. I'll bring the beer!

Daaaa Bears!

WOW! Nice job! Looks great, I plan on doing mine someday, after the bathroom/kitchen remod...so maybe in a couple of years! Again, looks great nice job, gives me inspiration!

Go for it! I did the kitchen a few years ago. I have to say that is the toughest remodel, since you have to set up somewhere to cook food elsewhere.

 

[dukess396]

Nice, did you use anything over the concrete before you started framing? Sealer or insulation? I'd like to do my basement.

 

[bochnak]

Nice, did you use anything over the concrete before you started framing? Sealer or insulation? I'd like to do my basement.

Yes, 2" rigid foam. Now, I had some existing framing, so I ripped the boards to fit in stud cavities and sealed the perimeter with great stuff. I also sealed up the rim joists, which leak huge amounts of air. I must of used 24-30 cans of great stuff.

The basement really does feel more comfortable and tighter, I highly recommend doing this. Foam board acts as a vapor barrier. It's been hard for me to figure out, but I see 5-10% savings on my gas bill.

If you currently do not have framing, then glue up the 4x8 sheets.

 

[chevelledude71]

Looks nice and I like the look of that ceiling.

I hope there is an NFL season to enjoy down there.

 

[Freddy Mercado]

Freakin sweet man!!!!

 

[Andy69]

all you need is a disco ball and you're all set

 

[Bisquit037]

Very nice!

 

[GRN69CHV]

Nice job Matt.

PS : Disco Ball???? Unless I am mistaken, isn't that the Dark Side of the Moon on the screen?

 

[ss300deluxe]

Nice job Matt.

PS : Disco Ball???? Unless I am mistaken, isn't that the Dark Side of the Moon on the screen?

I'm pretty sure that's because of the flash of the camera.

 

[Ethan1]

Wow! What a difference!:yes::thumbsup:

 

[John_Auberry]

nice!

 

[forcd ind]

man, thats wicked, great job

 

[rookievette]

The only question I have is if you will give your real name? Are you Tony or Jason from "Man Caves"???:thumbsup:

 

[richietables]

Very impressive job, Matt- Enjoy it down there....:beers:

 

[bochnak]

I'm pretty sure that's because of the flash of the camera.

Yes...flash.

 

[bochnak]

The only question I have is if you will give your real name? Are you Tony or Jason from "Man Caves"???:thumbsup:

My name is Matt. There is a man cave forum???

This is really not a man cave at all. Tons of room for the kiddies.

 

[bochnak]

Very impressive job, Matt- Enjoy it down there....:beers:

Thanks for all the comments. I feel it will get a lot of use on the HOT summer days.