juic-E-juice
04-15-09, 10:30 AM
I have decided it is high time for me to start posting pictures of my DHT construction, so here we go. I have been working towards this for a long time, but other hobbies (cars, cars, cars!!!) have held me back financially. I am a true DIY kinda guy who doesn't ask for help, nor want it. Well, except for my poor, never-paid father. This makes for some interesting approaches to problem solving, so I have donned my Industrial Flame Suit in case there are any out there who are more intelligent than I. I am guessing that includes the vast majority of you.
Some things to mention. My house was built in 1932, so I am working with a preexisting structure. Even small things like HVAC and sump-pumps were retrofit items for this home, though before I moved in. The basement was completely bare when I moved in, so I was left to create a floor plan and build all walls, electrical, and plumbing. I wish I could say that I completely mapped it all out ahead of time, but that simply isn't the case. A lot of changes were implemented along the way, mostly due to changing needs and dealing with unforeseen obstacles.
Budget. Who here really has one? Some costs get cut, others expanded or even exploded. It really comes down to what you are able to expend on the current problem. If I had to add it all up, I would probably cry, but my escapades involving my Acura NSX take that prize. "Hobby" is just a word to condense the phrase, "wasted financial resources towards questionable personal interests". To be fair, I have kept costs under control by sourcing out so-called deals and doing all the work myself. Comparing the earlier work to the later work, it is almost comical to see how my skill level has progressed. Comments like, "My hired team of installers wouldn't have done it that well" now pop up. Maybe my friends should find better installers?
Time lapse. Man it is huge. I really didn't take a lot of pictures in the beginning. I really didn't think about it. My parents still say that nobody can appreciate the change from cinder block wall to finished basement without seeing the original layout, but so be it. It has taken me a long time to get to where I am, and I'm not even finished yet. But since I have started fully focusing my efforts, I am making progress every day. The end is near, and that is a good thing.
I will attempt to post as many pictures as possible, but am having a hard time finding a good host for them. Any ideas are welcome.
Please be patient as I'm new here and still getting used to posting on these forums. Thanks, and enjoy!
Some things to mention. My house was built in 1932, so I am working with a preexisting structure. Even small things like HVAC and sump-pumps were retrofit items for this home, though before I moved in. The basement was completely bare when I moved in, so I was left to create a floor plan and build all walls, electrical, and plumbing. I wish I could say that I completely mapped it all out ahead of time, but that simply isn't the case. A lot of changes were implemented along the way, mostly due to changing needs and dealing with unforeseen obstacles.
Budget. Who here really has one? Some costs get cut, others expanded or even exploded. It really comes down to what you are able to expend on the current problem. If I had to add it all up, I would probably cry, but my escapades involving my Acura NSX take that prize. "Hobby" is just a word to condense the phrase, "wasted financial resources towards questionable personal interests". To be fair, I have kept costs under control by sourcing out so-called deals and doing all the work myself. Comparing the earlier work to the later work, it is almost comical to see how my skill level has progressed. Comments like, "My hired team of installers wouldn't have done it that well" now pop up. Maybe my friends should find better installers?
Time lapse. Man it is huge. I really didn't take a lot of pictures in the beginning. I really didn't think about it. My parents still say that nobody can appreciate the change from cinder block wall to finished basement without seeing the original layout, but so be it. It has taken me a long time to get to where I am, and I'm not even finished yet. But since I have started fully focusing my efforts, I am making progress every day. The end is near, and that is a good thing.
I will attempt to post as many pictures as possible, but am having a hard time finding a good host for them. Any ideas are welcome.
Please be patient as I'm new here and still getting used to posting on these forums. Thanks, and enjoy!