Suppose it's just you.  You are the only one to work on the basement.  Maybe, like me, you're wife is pregnant or just had a baby.  Or maybe your husband is overseas.  Or maybe your partner, friend, cousin, neighbor just plain isn't interested in this type of project.  This is not a big deal.

I would say that you can do 90% of the work completely on your own.  Using the tips below, I think the drywall stage is the only spot where you must have more than one person.   You will get a work-out though.  That's one of the benefits of finishing your basement on your own - free weight loss and muscle building.

Here are 6 tips for finishing your basement solo: [Read more...]