Finished Basement - Big 2023 Project

[SomeGuy]

Well...my big (huge) project for 2023 is on, finishing my basement finally. I originally had planned to start in 2020, but well, something happened in the world that got in the way. Finally material prices are starting to get back to "normal"ish so decided it was time. It's going to be a total of 6 different spaces, a rec room, kitchenette, office/workshop (more on that in a sec), laundry, bathroom, and mechanical.

Office/workshop is going to be there to supplement my garage space. I'm sure most of you have seen my garage by this point (otherwise, I have a video on my channel with a full tour), but this is going to add some cleaner workspace. Things like the desktop, 3d printer, scope and bench supply, RC car stuff, and other little household fix-it type stuff can be done in here...the garage will stay automotive/fabrication. Will also have storage space in it for things like my mitre saw, table saw, and other large portable tools like that as it will have a large closet. I'm really looking forward to having a second space and hopefully a bit more room for tools/benches.

Anyway, documenting the journey on my YouTube channel if you want to see the details and follow along:

Part 1 explains my plans and layout:

Part 2 is the results of most of the demo:

Any suggestions/ideas are welcome

 

[SomeGuy]

Did I not update this thread? Oops...

Here is Part 3 on framing:

And here is Part 4 on Electrical and Plumbing: