My basement project...

[mach_u]

It's been done for a couple of months now but I just finally got around to taking the finished pictures. I moved into the house a couple of years ago and not long after moving in discovered the basement had a nice leaking issue. I fixed the leaks and dried out the carpet but there were still some stains and honestly the carpet wasn't that great to begin with. There was also an old bookshelf that I wanted to replace with a decent built-in entertainment center, allowing me to clean up the cables and reclaim a little more space in the basement. This is the only picture we have of what we started with:
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/1.jpg

After we removed the old carpet:
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/2.jpg
After removing the old bookshelf...
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/3.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/4.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/5.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/6.jpg

[mach_u]

We got the new carpet laid and picked up a new sectional, recliner, coffee table and end table. The furniture was a trade off with the wife for the entertainment center - I have to admit it was a great call on her part as my old glass top coke table and sofa/couches needed to be gotten rid of anyway(perhaps burnt - if only those couches could talk! :lol:) We also started on the entertainment center. 2x4 frame with 4x8 maple sheets cut down for the boxes
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/7.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/8.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/9.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/10.jpg

Finally everything was trimmed up with poplar, stained, polyurethaned and the electronics hooked up (big thanks to BobT for all his help!). We also installed recessed lighting.
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/11.jpg
http://www.stangheaven.com/images/basement/12.jpg

The project definitely took a lot longer than I anticipated, mostly due to my lack of knowledge of construction and busy work schedule but the wait has been well worth it! It's far from being a work of art but I was pretty happy with it, as it was my first time tackling anything like this. Next I would like to tackle the bar area, replace the counter tops, sink, turn the old bar fridge into a kegerator but the wife has informed me there are other household projects to attend to first!

[R825OH]

Thats really nice AJ, I gotta couple things over here that need done......

[theyallslow]

sweet, party at AJs.

[bcoh5gt]

looks good

[Walter]

Baby bedroom next.

[5.0Greaser]

Nice.

[mach_u]

sweet, party at AJs.
We had a pretty good party last weekend but 90% of the time was spent out on the deck! lol


Baby bedroom next.
No way in hell! Two dogs are more than enough for now!

[thejock60]

So, if the big screen is down there....whats in the living room?

[mach_u]

So, if the big screen is down there....whats in the living room?
Well that TV was in there for a day!
http://www.stangheaven.com/temp/IMG_2062sm.jpg
Seriously though, no TV in the living - needless to say we never use the living room! :lol:

[plated]

the house were looking into getting has a full basement we plan on finishing it in,i can't wait

[untamed]

That looks really awesome AJ. You guys did a great job.:bigthumb

[firestang70]

Looks preety sweet AJ. That Bob is a hell of a fella!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Holy crap that looks killer AJ! If I get this house, I know who I'll be bugging for tips!!

[mach_u]

Thanks guys! The best part is I think I have less than $550 in the whole entertainment center project. :bigthumb

[Paul408Notch]

That's the most gigantic TV I've ever seen. Did you buy that in 1989? :lol:

[mach_u]

That's the most gigantic TV I've ever seen. Did you buy that in 1989? :lol:
:booty: No, like 2yrs ago. 65" Toshiba HDTV.

[Pops Fun]

Looks great !!

[bobtsgt]

wow thats pretty :lol: looks great in person.