Getting near the end...
polrbehr
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of my latest (and hopefully last, for a long time?) renovation project.
Started about 5 years ago, when I decided I wanted to use the space in my 2+ car garage for a den. It was always
pretty much a repository for some of my equipment, and honestly, a LOT of junk. It never really saw any use as a garage anyway, as the Mrs. never liked the idea of storing vehicles under all 3 bedrooms; we only have a ranch, but the slope of the property allowed for a driveway/garage where the rest of the basement would normally have been. The new space would be about 450 square feet of finished area, complete with a small kitchen/wet bar, full bathroom, and a living room area about 14 x 22. It is in this area that the pool table will reside, as well as finally being able to give a proper home to my 2 channel setup.
Anyway, those 5 years instead saw me finish 3/4 of my basement as a playroom for my kids [added a 3/4 bath as well ], a complete rip-out and remodel of our kitchen, and all new flooring and carpeting in all 3 bedrooms. With the exception of the carpeting, kitchen cabinet installation, and granite counters, I basically did all this work by myself.
So yes, while a lot more time has elapsed than I would have thought possible, I am encouraged by the fact that
there are lots of things people can do if they try; I was an electrician once upon a time, so yeah, I got that part down, but putting up studs, insulation, rock, plumbing, and a drop ceiling were all things I always figured I'd have to pay for. Nope! Probably saved myself a few thousand that way...
So, now here we are 5 years later and I am still not finished, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. No regrets either, as my kids love using "their room" to watch DVDs amd play games, and my wife enjoys time in her spacious new kitchen a lot. I also must give her credit, without her helping out with spackling, sanding, and painting, I would be looking at bare green sheetrock even now! But the pool table is bought and paid for, as is all the carpeting and the heating/cooling system; just waiting for a few more items to happen before delivery will take place. Can't wait!
I'll try to post some pix as things start to get finished.
Started about 5 years ago, when I decided I wanted to use the space in my 2+ car garage for a den. It was always
pretty much a repository for some of my equipment, and honestly, a LOT of junk. It never really saw any use as a garage anyway, as the Mrs. never liked the idea of storing vehicles under all 3 bedrooms; we only have a ranch, but the slope of the property allowed for a driveway/garage where the rest of the basement would normally have been. The new space would be about 450 square feet of finished area, complete with a small kitchen/wet bar, full bathroom, and a living room area about 14 x 22. It is in this area that the pool table will reside, as well as finally being able to give a proper home to my 2 channel setup.
Anyway, those 5 years instead saw me finish 3/4 of my basement as a playroom for my kids [added a 3/4 bath as well ], a complete rip-out and remodel of our kitchen, and all new flooring and carpeting in all 3 bedrooms. With the exception of the carpeting, kitchen cabinet installation, and granite counters, I basically did all this work by myself.
So yes, while a lot more time has elapsed than I would have thought possible, I am encouraged by the fact that
there are lots of things people can do if they try; I was an electrician once upon a time, so yeah, I got that part down, but putting up studs, insulation, rock, plumbing, and a drop ceiling were all things I always figured I'd have to pay for. Nope! Probably saved myself a few thousand that way...
So, now here we are 5 years later and I am still not finished, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. No regrets either, as my kids love using "their room" to watch DVDs amd play games, and my wife enjoys time in her spacious new kitchen a lot. I also must give her credit, without her helping out with spackling, sanding, and painting, I would be looking at bare green sheetrock even now! But the pool table is bought and paid for, as is all the carpeting and the heating/cooling system; just waiting for a few more items to happen before delivery will take place. Can't wait!
I'll try to post some pix as things start to get finished.
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Congrats, I've been doing quite a bit of home renovation myself. And I know how it is when the end is in site. Even better when it's done.
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Way to go. It takes me years to finish up projects. Shoot us some photos sap.:razz:Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.
Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's. -
Congrats! Can't wait to see the final pictures.polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
polkaudio DSWPro550WI
polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
polkaudio RM6750 5.1
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Let's see the pictures, slacker. :razz:"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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Yea, Pics! I need to steal ideas for my own project!
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Some pix. Not sure anyone will be able to get any ideas from these... lol
I have a few more, just have to find them on the dozen or so memory cards scattered around my desk : (
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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Minus the insulation, it looks the same as the last time I was there.
"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
Congrats! I've done many home improvement projects. It's amazing what you can do with a few "how to" books, the internet and blood, sweat and tears.
Looking forward to more pics."Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer -
Nice. Definitely want a dedicated one day.
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Git 'er done!!
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keep at it, and be encouraged that you're living a dream... I grew up helping my Dad with home remodeling/building projects, but as of yet, my wife and I are still paying back college loans and can't afford to buy a house... so I'm dreaming of things like, someday, having in-wall wiring for home theater. sometimes, it's the little things.5.1 theater - Pioneer SC-07, Mirage OMD-CC center, 4 x Mirage Omnisats, Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub
2.1 living room - NAD 7400 integrated, 2 x Platinum Audio Duos, MIT Terminator4 cables
2.1 bedroom- Arcam Solo, 2 x Mirage OMD-5's
FOR SALE - Genesis Servo-10 sub, Genesis Servo-12 amp; Martin Logan Dynamo sub; Mirage MM-6 sub; Harman Kardon DPR-1001 7.1 receiver
