How do you finish a basement?

Start by breaking all the rules.

Next, throw out all the traditional notions of home improvement projects. Focus on a test cycle that will speed you through the 8 major phases (see below).

When I was learning how to finish a basement I started by framing this exact room. This one room took what seamed like forever, but after that it got much easier. My daughter Charlotte poking her head in the shot.

Finally, empower yourself by learning the one "skeleton skill" that can un-lock the door to anything you've ever wanted.

I'm going to address the whole "skeleton skill" part at the end of the post but I'm not just blowing smoke here.

How do you finish a basement - Start Small

You need to think big, start small and fail fast.  This is a mantra I stress regularly in my day time profession as a digital marketer but it applies to basement finishing as well.

Stop worrying about getting permits or finishing some 20 page design or budget. Just stop. I want you [Read more...]