Pics of my Winter Project

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Over the winter, I was kinda scarce around here. Spent most of my time finishing off my basement. It's been a work in progress since I bought the house in 2002; well, more planning than work! LOL. I first built my woodshop/workshop. I love woodworking and need a place to store some toys.

After that, I went through several designs of how I wanted to do the basement. I knew I wanted a full bath, but needed to figure out where. A couple of years ago, I sawed through the concrete to begin stubbing the plumbing.

Life got in the way; kids' soccer, baseball, scouts, etc. and the basement took a back seat. Well, over the winter, I found time to finish it up. I did all the work myself. The only exception was the carpet; had that one done for me; save my knees. LOL

Here are some pics...

From the landing looking down. Ahead is a storage room...

 

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Wifey wanted slate for the shower surround. That led to the floor...and the baseboard, too!

Ahead is the theatre room and the bath...

 

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Looking ahead to my shop

 

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I made a 'frame' for the mirror out of the slate and then had the mirror cut to fit.

 

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The theatre room: I built a raised platform for the 'back row'. Works out well! The big cabinet I built for my aquarium.

 

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With carpet and the recliner out of my office...

 

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It's still empty here; this was right after the carpet install. All my gear is down there now; DVR, DVD, SlingBox, Xbox 360, Media PC, etc... Projector is an Optoma. I ran HDMI, Component, VGA, and composite to it... I also installed a Lutron lighting controller. I have 4 'scenes' preset. Also, I can control everything (lights, sound, movies, projector, Xbox, etc.) from my Logitech Harmony remote.

 

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My daughters had fun down there for their birthday. Just a couple of their friends enjoying the show...getting ready for a sleep over!

 

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Of course what else would a bunch of 7 year old girls be watching on a 103" screen?!

 

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Finally, here is where I like to go and play...

 

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I need more wall space!

 

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I need to go down there and build something...lumber rack is too full! LOL

 

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Oh - for the techno nerds...

 

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Time-Warner hates coming over... I do my own 'rebroadcasting' within the house. I can watch any DVR, DVD, VCR on any TV in the house.

 

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OK, last one; just a couple of servers...