First, have a plan or goal. Then set a budget and stick to it. Next get everything out of there so you can do any demolition necessary, remove old floors, etc. I work from top down. Ceilings, walls, then flooring. Then bring in furniture and accessories.
What exactly do you want to do with your basement?
Hello Betty! There is more to finishing a basement than most people even know. By no means should this be considered a comprehensive list; however, the link below provided some things for you to consider before you begin. Click on the link below to check them out. Good luck!
Thank you all for your suggestions. I perhaps should have given more info. Our house is only six years old. The basement is already framed. I am thinking we need to do the electrical first and then the plumbing. (Already to go in the bathroom, just need to get the stool, vanity,) Because of expense, I am wanting to do it in steps. 1, 2 etc. It looks like we need to do the electrical first, then the plumbing. I was wondering if instead of sheetrock we could put up paneling? I haven't done the cost comparison. We would need everything hired done which adds to the expense. Again, thank you all for your suggestions.
Great plan, do in stages as budget allows. Plumbing and electrical are a great place to start. I would think about adding insulation before installing paneling or sheetrock, come winter, you will be glad you did.
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First, have a plan or goal. Then set a budget and stick to it. Next get everything out of there so you can do any demolition necessary, remove old floors, etc. I work from top down. Ceilings, walls, then flooring. Then bring in furniture and accessories.
What exactly do you want to do with your basement?
Hello Betty! There is more to finishing a basement than most people even know. By no means should this be considered a comprehensive list; however, the link below provided some things for you to consider before you begin. Click on the link below to check them out. Good luck!
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/basement/10-things-you-must-know-finishing-a-basement-pictures
Thank you Janet
Thank you all for your suggestions. I perhaps should have given more info. Our house is only six years old. The basement is already framed. I am thinking we need to do the electrical first and then the plumbing. (Already to go in the bathroom, just need to get the stool, vanity,) Because of expense, I am wanting to do it in steps. 1, 2 etc. It looks like we need to do the electrical first, then the plumbing. I was wondering if instead of sheetrock we could put up paneling? I haven't done the cost comparison. We would need everything hired done which adds to the expense. Again, thank you all for your suggestions.