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On a basement? I've heard specifically not to use metal studs on a basement since of the moisture issues. Also, carpenter ants love foam based insulation.

derbydad276 said:
use metal studs to finnish your asemeny you will be glad you did
also use solid foam for insulation
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i like them both but lowes is closer to me by a mile... ive always liked lowes a little better just because the lighting inside is better...

lowes seems like its based more on finishing your house or office where home depot is more of the rough construction
 
BADBIRD said:
yeah I just started, looking for any ideas if you dont mind posting

Ron
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Here are some pics from my 3 YEAR basement project I did. It was fun and I would do it again. You can save a lot of money over 3 years vs. paying to have it done in 2 weeks. A few things that helped me was to plan for it even if I didn't need it now. I have a string to pull wires (or what is needed) from one area to another. With 80% of my ceilings dry walled, this helped when I added a phone line to my Dish Network box. Try to use all space available, built in shelving. I had to cut (friend's paver patio saw) the cement floor to put in a full bath. I will post some more tomorrow.

beginning of bar/kitchen
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bar progress
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Dish washer, Sink, & Fridge (Opposite Bar)
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Bar/Kitchen area
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Removed door and part of wall. The 2 short white stub walls did go out to form door at bottom of stairs.
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I went to HD last night, they closed at 7. I went up to Lowes, they closed at 8. Lowes is cleaner, and has better employees IMO.
 
Here are a few more from the 3 year project. I used copper sheeting w/marble tiles for the counters.

Is there a maximum of 5 pictures? Or is it due to the size of the pictures? Any help or tips would be appreciated. I am usually just reading and not writing.

Beginning of Built-in Shelving next to stairs
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Finished Built-in Shelving. Dedicated to the 2004 Champion PISTONS. (Wife even let me hang a large Pistons mirror)
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Bathroom Sink on top of old dresser transformed into vanity. Top is 2 x 6's with 2 x 4 back splash.
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Copper counter before the ball peen hammer took over.
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Finished copper counter with hours of talking while taking turns hammering
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dude I bought a umbrella for our patio table for our deck from Lowes, thing was $80+ bought it in late June, I came back late Oct. I told them it broke in July but never ever had a chance to return it ect... still had the receipt, I was outta of my 90 days for returns ect.. I told her I want another one but they had set up all there christmas stuff already, she gave me a refund no problem! +1 to Lowes and there customer team!
 
Triple Black said:
Here are some pics from my 3 YEAR basement project I did. It was fun and I would do it again. You can save a lot of money over 3 years vs. paying to have it done in 2 weeks. A few things that helped me was to plan for it even if I didn't need it now. I have a string to pull wires (or what is needed) from one area to another. With 80% of my ceilings dry walled, this helped when I added a phone line to my Dish Network box. Try to use all space available, built in shelving. I had to cut (friend's paver patio saw) the cement floor to put in a full bath. I will post some more tomorrow.

beginning of bar/kitchen
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bar progress
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Dish washer, Sink, & Fridge (Opposite Bar)
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Bar/Kitchen area
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Removed door and part of wall. The 2 short white stub walls did go out to form door at bottom of stairs.
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If it hasn't been asked already.... Nudes of the chic in the first picture? :lol:
 
Basement cont'

Front of bar w/pole through bar top & hidden in white fluted trim boards
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Glass Liquor Shelving & Cabinets
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Early view of components. Pocket door on right to Bathroom
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Big screen HD Projection TV (hidden behind wall)
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Painted wall & trimmed for TV
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