Finishing the Basement

Our basement has been a dark hole

with 4 lightbulbs

scattered about....not inspiring

for someone who needs to organize, throw out, give away, etc.

The BEST thing we did was have large light fixtures installed,

making it bright, cheery, and inviting us to come down there!

If you are looking for a swanky man-cave, this is not the post or the place.

(Although, I have some manly plans for Mr. Nest's office area.)

This is a conservative, DIY project...practical for our needs,

and done on a budget.

Step 1 - install lighting!

Step 2 - Mr. Nest  began to wall off the areas

that we wanted....storage wall, storage room,

shop, and large multifunctional room for

office and play area for grandies.

                                             Just having the area defined makes it appear larger.

Step 3 - Get walls painted

Step 4 - Put down flooring.

We chose a vinyl wood look alike from Home Depot.

It is a "floating" floor - with peel and stick planks.

We chose a lighter wood - sort of a farmhouse look -

with knot-holes.

With all the activity down there, the lighter floor will

look larger, PLUS it will not show dust like a dark floor would.

I know dark is popular, but we are being practical.

The floor is finished.

Next, Mr. Nest will sheetrock the white cement block wall with the

door to the crawl space, put on door hardware, put down base and shoe mold.

Come back and see our

ongoing progress!

Blessings,

Linda

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