Category: home improvement

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Basement Project – Flooring

The flooring is down! I went with COREtec Plus XL Enhanced in Fairweather Oak. I used 6 mil plastic as a vapor barrier below the planks. The install was pretty simple and I’m happy...

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Basement Project – Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen cabinets are installed! I went with Showplace cabinets in Heron Plume color and Covington door style. This is the same style we used upstairs, so there were no surprises. The hardware is...

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Basement Project: Updates-a-plenty

This post will get everyone up to date with all the latest and greatest from the basement project. I’ve noticed a recurring scenario with my attitude towards this project. It goes like this: “Hmm,...

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Basement Project: Plumbing Phase One

Now things are starting to get messy! I decided it would in everyone’s best interest if I hired a guy to cut up the basement floor… it’s a dirty job and requires some pretty...

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Basement Project: Let There Be Walls!

Once the Foamular 250 was installed and the adhesive dried, I was able to get started on the framing.  I started in the far left corner of the gym and worked my way around to the...

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New Project: Finishing the Basement

I fancy myself a fairly handy individual, but I can’t say I was born that way. Trying new things, and often failing, has helped me learn a lot of new stuff. I’ve successfully tackled...