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| javeryh:
Basement is finished. We decided on a movie theater in the main room instead of a full-blown game room/bar. We have room for a few arcade cabinets and a place to play board games or do puzzles just outside the theater. Just thought we'd get more use out of it this way. We are very happy with the results and the "wow factor" is pretty neat when people see it for the first time. And here are some shots of the room right outside (the only other usable space - we have laundry room and a small storage closet down there too): yeah, I need new DK side art - mine peeled off during "storage" in the garage. If you are interested in seeing the theater get built step by step check out THIS thread over at AVS. _____________________________________________________________ I am going to put an addition on my house and I am completely overwhelmed. I've spent hours drawing out the plans on paper (sketches) and I have a decent idea of what I want to do but I don't really know where to begin. Do I hire an architect? How do I get "professional looking" plans drawn up? How do I bid out the work? How do you budget? How do you know you aren't getting completely ripped off? How do you plan for the minutiae (lighting, cabling, outlets, etc)? I am planning to add a 20'x25' 3-story addition to the back of my house. It will consist of a full basement, a living room on the first floor and a master bedroom/bathroom on the second floor. I really need some advice from someone who has gone through the process before... |
| DaOld Man:
James, it looks to me like you need to hire a contractor. You will spend more money that way but they will handle everything for you, just stay with them to make sure they do it like you want. There are codes you have to go by, and you want it done right, since you have to plan on living with it forever. A good contractor (experienced one that is), should know everything involved. Good luck, and post some pics of this project as it comes along. |
| ark_ader:
Simple, make a plan and stick to it. Locate several contractors and tender it for bidding. Do not get the lowest and make sure they are qualified. It is important that you get 3rd party QA Inspector to check it over after you have completed. Do not pay for the job all up front, and make them work harder for the final sum. I prefer to screw contractors over in labor and material costs as work is scarce in my area, nothing feels better than enforcing a tight deadline, making them sweat and getting them to discount towards the end of the project - but that is up to you. >:D |
| pinballjim:
Nothing wrong with ark's advice. If a contractor is doing well and has too much work, he'll tell you to go pound sand. If he's desperate for any kind of inflow, you'll get good work cheap because he'll need to keep his men on the payroll. Father in law was a contractor and inbetween jobs he was always looking for anything. There's only so many times your men can mow your lawn and paint the house. Couldn't afford NOT to pay the skilled labor or they'd go elsewhere. |
| TOK:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on September 06, 2010, 10:06:59 am ---James, it looks to me like you need to hire a contractor. You will spend more money that way but they will handle everything for you, just stay with them to make sure they do it like you want. There are codes you have to go by, and you want it done right, since you have to plan on living with it forever. A good contractor (experienced one that is), should know everything involved. Good luck, and post some pics of this project as it comes along. --- End quote --- I totally agree with this. Since a bathroom is involved, really do some legwork before you hire a contractor. If they half-ass your plumbing you will be suffering with it for way longer than it takes to find a good guy. |
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