Well, it's the holidays, and time once again for my "Here is my latest project" thread. I figure if I'm going to call myself "Mr Project", I need to back that up once in a while.

So, a couple of months ago my wife and I got it in our heads that we would host my family for Christmas. Not a big deal, right? Well, in this case that means 19 people. In our house. If you've been in my house, you know that there is no place to put 19 people at the same time, let alone the loud crazy people I seem to be related to. :)

So, we decided to re-do the basement. In short, this meant the following things would have to happen:

Knock down wall in basement.
Tear out all old shag carpet.
Tear down all old wood paneling (everywhere)
Tear out old ceiling.
Install new recessed lighting.
Install insulation in ceiling.
Install new windows.
Install new switches and outlets.
Re-frame around stairwell and rear walls.
Hang all new drywall on walls and ceiling.
Mud and tape everything.
Paint.
Have new carpet installed (the only part I didn't do).

Long story short, we did it. And by "We" I don't mean my wife and I, I mean everybody that came and helped me bail out of this stupid decision I made to do this so quickly. My official thank-you list(In no particular order)

Shawn - captain destructo
Non-Bimmer Greg - tall enough to tear down ceiling
Justin (94-E36325is or whatever) - Ceiling drywall holder par excellance and truck helper (but not #3, sorry)
Pastor Troy - drywall expert
DasMafia - moral support
Mike D. - super-sander
Becca D. - great with a vacuum
Jordan P. - real, actual drywall expert
My Family: - Noelle, Sean, Preston, and Mom.
And of course, my wife, who helped a ton and didn't complain about the mess.

Thanks to all these wonderful folks, in the span of about 6-7 weekends, we turned this room:
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Into this room:

one more shot of the new hotness.

Armen--

Look great! I can tell where Jeremy and Justin hung the drywall, it looks kinda crooked :D

In all honesty it does look sweet, mucho better than the old basement.

And having been to you casa/humble abode/place where you lay your head, I wish you godspeed in getting everyone in!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

I got owned on the thank-you list...... bummer.

sorry I was so totally useless, this time of year is MURDER on my schedule...

and I need to thank armen for helping abate the burning to the ground of my home last night... that was a bit scary!

and I need to thank armen for helping abate the burning to the ground of my home last night... that was a bit scary!
huh?

Wow, that turned out real good!

Armen, lets make sure brenda doesn't see it until she's gotten big enough that she CAN'T swing a sledge-hammer!!!!

Looks really nice Badeer, I will have to see it in person when I come over to pick up the camera. Now if I can get my project done this weekend too... :cool

I just want to be able to start the thing again.

Greg

P.S. Heard about your adventure Jeremy, that sounds like that was fun.

Thanks guys, it needs a bunch of details like new tile on the hearth, trim everywhere, and a closet door, but it's a vast improvement over what it was. I honestly didn't think we'd get it done in time, so it's a huge answer to prayer that it all came together ok this week.

Now maybe I can get back to the Corvair....now that it's a balmy 5 degrees! Now where did I put that welder...... :D

P.S. Heard about your adventure Jeremy, that sounds like that was fun.


yeah... fun like tracking down Armen's welder... :devillook

yeah... fun like tracking down Armen's welder...

soooo.....

wtf happened???

inquiring minds want to know....

Inside joke. Greg has had it for a month or more while creating his twin-turbo beast. One turbo just isn't enough for some people. :D

So, you guys like my new avatar? I can't believe how clean that head looked when I put it back in....I wish I had a glass valve cover. :)

I saw that... the new sig is pimp as well.

and there's no need to apologize for the M30 man... M20, sure! not M30!!!

ah ha!

at least non-bimmer greg is back!

:buttrock

Adam.. bren and I had a major electrical short under the kitchen floor, armen helped me locate and neutralize it before the house started burning...

That would have been freaky....two house fires within 200 feet in 2 years. Insurance companies would've raised the rates for the whole 'hood.

actually, JUST over two years... the house on 52nd burned 10-20-02.

hmmmm......


(thinking)



(thinking harder)





yeah, nothing constructive to add...

this is different how??????

its not....

point, set, match.

the problem is it is almost 5, I'm about to leave for the day (half day tomorrow) and I spent the entire day working on a sports column....

im out like a virgin on prom night....

heh, I'm waiting for clients.....

WOW! :eek:

I am impressed, you guys did a really good job! :handclap