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<blockquote data-quote="Traxion" data-source="post: 226220" data-attributes="member: 983">I did a 1200sf basement just over a year ago.&nbsp; The basement had the perimeter walls framed and insulated and the bathroom was already done.&nbsp; The HVAC runs were in but not terminated.&nbsp; No electrical other than basic lights.&nbsp; I did all the framing, electrical, HVAC, hung the sheetrock &amp; taped 2 coats, painted, painted doors/trim &amp; installed, installed cabinets, and installed the flooring other than carpet.&nbsp; I used to do it for a living so that helped.&nbsp; I paid to have a final coat of mud ran &amp; textured.....other than that all DIY.&nbsp; It's not a huge space, 2 bedrooms, family area, some storage, and a cabinet/bar seating area.&nbsp; MDF doors and trim, mid grade carpet, sufficient electrical, and basic cabinets/countertops.&nbsp; I would say the finishes are close to average.I had just under 12k into it.&nbsp; Add in a bathroom and you're easily another 3k, maybe more.&nbsp; I would say the finishes are close to average.&nbsp; So, 15k for almost all DIY.&nbsp; That is $12.50/sf, super cheap in the whole scheme of things but you have to have the skills to do it all.&nbsp; 
Was it worth it?&nbsp; Yes, because as a contractor I would have charged nearly 30k.&nbsp; Did it get done in the same amount of time?&nbsp; Not a chance, it took a year for me to do it.&nbsp; Always felt guilty out having fun with that project hanging over my head.&nbsp; That said, I would spend 10-15 hours a week on it and that was plenty.&nbsp; Especially given the fact that my wife spend less than 10 hours on it the whole time LOL.....sore subject.&nbsp; But it was certainly a burden at times.But I can't stress what RE said...you have to have some skills, not just the ability to pick up a hammer.&nbsp; Your experience will be significantly more difficult with basic skills (obviously) but the end product may not be great either.&nbsp; It's easy to spot a DIY job, I always laugh at that show Renovation Realities.&nbsp; Most of those folks have no clue what they are in for.&nbsp; But, if you can do it, you add easy equity to your home.&nbsp; Our house gained a conservative 30k in value based on the local market with the finished basement.&nbsp; Good luck!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Traxion, post: 226220, member: 983"] I did a 1200sf basement just over a year ago. The basement had the perimeter walls framed and insulated and the bathroom was already done. The HVAC runs were in but not terminated. No electrical other than basic lights. I did all the framing, electrical, HVAC, hung the sheetrock & taped 2 coats, painted, painted doors/trim & installed, installed cabinets, and installed the flooring other than carpet. I used to do it for a living so that helped. I paid to have a final coat of mud ran & textured.....other than that all DIY. It's not a huge space, 2 bedrooms, family area, some storage, and a cabinet/bar seating area. MDF doors and trim, mid grade carpet, sufficient electrical, and basic cabinets/countertops. [LEFT][COLOR=#222222][FONT=Verdana]I would say the finishes are close to average.[/FONT][/COLOR]I had just under 12k into it. Add in a bathroom and you're easily another 3k, maybe more. I would say the finishes are close to average. So, 15k for almost all DIY. That is $12.50/sf, super cheap in the whole scheme of things but you have to have the skills to do it all. [/LEFT] Was it worth it? Yes, because as a contractor I would have charged nearly 30k. Did it get done in the same amount of time? Not a chance, it took a year for me to do it. Always felt guilty out having fun with that project hanging over my head. That said, I would spend 10-15 hours a week on it and that was plenty. Especially given the fact that my wife spend less than 10 hours on it the whole time LOL.....sore subject. But it was certainly a burden at times. But I can't stress what RE said...you have to have some skills, not just the ability to pick up a hammer. Your experience will be significantly more difficult with basic skills (obviously) but the end product may not be great either. It's easy to spot a DIY job, I always laugh at that show Renovation Realities. Most of those folks have no clue what they are in for. But, if you can do it, you add easy equity to your home. Our house gained a conservative 30k in value based on the local market with the finished basement. Good luck! [/QUOTE]

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