Basement project Complete!

[njg0621]

I have been finishing my basement over the past several months. I finally have it all finished and now it is time to enjoy it! Took me alot of time and effort to complete the project but I think it was worth it all.

Here is the basment prior to the remodel.

Here it is pretty much complete. the bartop was custom fit, the logs were out of the yard, the back bar has LED lighting to light up the top as well as the glass cabinets. The mirror was framed in with a 100yr old piece of lumber.

I have a ton of pics in between but I would have to write a book to explain everything along the way. The pics don't do it justice, the bar came out absolutley amazing. It took me a while because I would just do a little bit at a time when I had extra cash in the paycheck.

[BizCT]

Nice, how much that cost you approx? $100K?

[njg0621]

Actually I will tell you how much this project cost me from start to finish but first I would like to hear what people think. Take a guess!

[Big Indian]

WOW, when is the party?

And can i pm you my address for an invite ??? LMAO, Good luck and enjoy it. Well deserved

[BizCT]

Actually I will tell you how much this project cost me from start to finish but first I would like to hear what people think. Take a guess!

I really have no idea. If you said $100K it wouldn't surprise me. If you said you did most of the work yourself and it cost $15K, it wouldn't surprise me. Nontheless, looks good and more importantly added value to your home.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

If you did the work yourself...$8k

Looks great. Did you use poured glass on the bar?

Edited August 14, 2012 by Culvercreek hunt club

[Pav2704]

Basement looks awesome!!! The pride of accomplishment and knowing you did it yourself is "priceless"!!!! Great job

[WNYBuckHunter]

Wow, looks great! Enjoy it!

[fasteddie]

Beautiful work !

[phade]

I'm jealous of those with the knowledge of how to do this. As much as I try, my handyman capabilities are limited.

Great job.

[hb270deermanager]

Thats a great setup congrats enjoy it .

[Deerthug]

Really Nice job! I'd say about $15K.

Last month I had my basement redone for the second time in 13 years - I did the demo and the painting but I had a friend lay the tile and move some walls (I can drive a nail but I'm no carpenter). Turned it from a playroom to a theater room with leather couches and a 55" HD TV. It just needs some proper decoration like deer heads and turkey fans . . .

My Family Theater Room (soon to be hopefully after this coming hunting season - my MAN CAVE!!)

and my home office . . .

[Paula]

it all looks good, i like the top of the bar.

Edited August 14, 2012 by paula

[QB1]

WOW, when is the party?

And can i pm you my address for an invite ??? LMAO, Good luck and enjoy it. Well deserved

Me too! I will bring the drinks! Very awesome that will be a great spot to celebrate this hunting seasons success!

[njg0621]

Here are a few more pics

I did the whole job for under $10,000. Everything was done myself or with the help of my Uncle and Father. I didn't pay for a single thing to be done by a contractor it was just materials. If I had to pay someone to do that job it probably would have cost me 60k. Honestly for someone to come and just build that custom bar it would cost over 10k. Anyways it was a lot of hard work and a lot of time but I think it came out nice. There are so many things that need to get done that you don't even realize until you start the project. Like the ceiling, 23 recessed lights, baseboard heat, carpet, bar, tile, soffit to cover all the plumbing, switches, outlets, stairs, all the trim, chair rail, staining, painting, the list can go on forever! Thanks for your compliments guys!

[joe12]

looks great! some nice looking mounts you have on the walls too!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

What prize did I win for being closest without going over...LOL

[landtracdeerhunter]

What a difference. Really looks great. That bar must be one of a kind. Where did u get the idea? The deer really adds that certain something to the mix. Congrats on a gourgeous room, enjoy.

[fishuntrapper]

SWEEEEEET!!!!! WHEN IS THE BOOK DUE OUT? GREAT JOB. :drinks:

[ELMER J. FUDD]

Congrats on a job well done.

[burmjohn]

Just amazing, nice work!

[virgil]

Nice job. I just finished mine last winter and I can relate to all of the 'unseen' work you listed. I actually added a bathroom in mine, which added a ton of extra work- chopping out the slab, etc. etc. Well worth it.

[Northerner]

Turned out great!

[HuntOrBeHunted]

Very, very nice!!!

[growalot]

Great Job..be proud of that work....