New stove installation....

[Swedishchef]

Hey guys....

Well, last spring I started finishing my basement. Considering I barely knew what a hammer was, I think I did OK. I insulated (R10 polyurethane spray on the foundation wall and R14 between my studs), framed, wired, gyprocked, plastered and painted! Then I installed the mouldings and flooring, what a time. This is my first house and I wanted to do the basement.

I also installed my new stove (sent to me by the factory after a long fight last spring concerning a smell from my stove, I won! It was defective..).

Now I need to add my decorations, furniture, etc. It's finally coming together.

First fire was this afternoon, curing the paint ASAP. 7 seasoned cords of wood to burn this winter!

Here are some pictures.

Andrew

 

[PapaDave]

Good idea with the fan in the window. I just repainted mine and have had a few fires to get rid of the curing paint smell, and glad I did it now.
Nice basement!
I think you have most of the essentials down there. TV- check, Stove-check, comfy seating arrangements-check.
Maybe the addition of a small (or large) fridge to house your favorite beverage?

 

[BJ64]

Congrats on the project!

In spite of being a guy that was a stranger to a hammer you did a fine job.

 

[Swedishchef]

Thanks for the comments..

The basement was a TON of work. However it was very rewarding (the learning) and saved a significant amount of $ (labour of contractors).

Drop ceiling will be installed this winter. Here are a few more pics of the basement..not too bad for an amateur.

I did get an electrician to double check my wiring and plug it into the panel, I don't wanna mess with that for insurance reasons.

A.

 

[roberth42]

Hey Nice job on the basement and stove install. You will really enjoy it on the -30c Quebec winter days!

 

[Swedishchef]

Yes, I will enjoy it on those -30 quebec winter days...

It's funny, my wife has family in St Lazare! Small world eh? Welcome to the forum!

A

 

[roberth42]

Yes it is a small world. St Lazare is a great place to live, especially if you have children. We love country living and only being 25 minutes from downtown Montreal.
Where are you in Quebec?

 

[Swedishchef]

I will send you a private message

 

[madison]

Don't melt that flat screen! :coolcheese:

 

[Swedishchef]

Ha ha. That flat screen was my "I am proud of myself and saved thousands in labour finishing the basement myself" gift. LOL 120 Hz, Samsung 600 series. Nothing overly fancy but it's nice. Best bang for your buck if you ask me.