How can I finish my basement on a budget?
I need to put up a couple walls, install new/more lighting, and finish the ceiling.
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Savvy shopping for starters. Visit your local Habitat Restore for building supplies, fixtures, etc. Craig's list, freecycle.org are other great sources. If you are on Nextdoor.com, scour the free ads there too. I am not a social media user, but I understand Facebook has similar offers.
Get your materials for building from the Amish
Here's how I updated one on a budget: https://bachelorettepadflip.com/2017/08/04/flip-4-friday-feature-the-basement/
We painted our entire ceiling. Very inexpensive. https://www.alifeunfolding.com/blog-1/2020/11/1/painting-the-basement-ceiling-dark-week-four-one-room-challenge?rq=ceiling
We DIY'd our renovation to save money. Here is how it turned out. https://alifeunfolding.com/our-basement-renovation-reveal-is-here/