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Have I completely botched this DIY project or is there hope for improvement?

Asked by Ostoja Lazović
8 months ago
Last Updated: May 5, 2024

It’s not finished yet.
I still have a few tasks on my to-do list.

I need to trim around the column base, paint the border trim, calk a few spots, and hang the blinds.

Feel free to give me your honest opinion on how it turned out.

I’m not a professional by any means, just trying to save some money and tackle it myself. I’ve been working on it after work and on weekends, with about 14 days of work total so far. My wife has helped out a bit when I needed an extra hand.

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اميرعلي نجاتی

Just wondering, did you happen to use treated lumber for the bottom plates of the walls? In Wisconsin, any lumber that touches concrete slabs needs to be treated.

یاسمن سهيلي راد

It’s the same situation in California.

یاسمن سهيلي راد

However, just the outside

Meral Akan

The design is so impressive! Leaving the ceiling open is a brave choice, but I believe it pays off.

Is there any concern about connecting the Romex to a pipe that’s already in place?

Either way, have fun!

Clayton Duncan

Could it be that the yellow wire is something other than romex? And do you think that the grey ‘pipe’ might actually be conduit?

Meral Akan

I saw some yellow wires tied to a grey plastic pipe by an anonymous participant. They seem like electrical wires, although I could be wrong about them being romex. My guess is that they probably need to be run separately.

Nikolaj Hansen

That’s such a cool look, what material are you using to cover the pole? We’re actually in the process of doing something similar!

Clayton Duncan

As someone who works in construction, I notice aspects that I might change, but that’s normal. We all have our own way of doing things. I believe it turned out well. If you’re not experienced in this type of work, nice work!

What did you use to coat the ceiling joists and ducts?

Okke Westdorp

14 days?!? It took me way longer just to finish the mud… 🤣

Kate Owens

Great job!

Sienna Evans

This setup is definitely pro style! But I noticed there’s no insulation on the basement wall. Is there any plan for a sump pump? Without proper insulation, the drywall might get damp.

Sienna Evans

Well done! 👍

Thorbjørn Naalsund

I took another look at the pictures and noticed more than 1 photo with insulation in the wall cavities

David Abraham

It’s looking good! The only thing I may have done differently is to use a vapor barrier between the wall and the studs. It seems like you have some type of sealant on the cinder block though. Overall, nice work!

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