Incredible DIY Basement Renovation Time Lapse (I saved $30,000 by doing EVERYTHING myself!)
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2023
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This DIY Basement Renovation Time Lapse shows the entire process of renovating a basement from start to finish. This basement remodel took me nearly two months to complete since I was doing all of the work myself on nights and weekends. Although renovating the basement was a lot of work, I learned a lot of DIY and home renovation skills process of finishing my basement.
This basement renovation started with demolishing the existing walls, drywall, etc. Next, I installed rigid foam insulation on the exterior walls of the basement. Rigid foam insulation is waterproof and a great option for basement exterior wall insulation. To install the basement walls, I framed them using 2"x4" lumber. I used pressure treated lumber for the bottom plate for the basement walls. Basement insulation consisted of batt insulation in the walls and sound proofing insulation in ceiling to reduce the sounds of footsteps above. I installed drywall in the basement and then finished it using joint compound and drywall tape. Finishing the drywall was my least favorite part of the entire basement remodel. Next, I installed Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring on the basement floor. LVP is a great flooding option for basements since it is waterproof, durable, and easy to install. Instead of installing drywall on my basement ceiling, I decided to install a drop ceiling. The basement drop ceiling installation was a bit involved, but I wanted to allow for access to the plumbing and electrical cable in the ceiling. To complete the basement remodel, I painted the basement walls and installed trim around each basement room. Let me know what you think of the final result!
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This DIY Basement Renovation and Remodel was made up of many individual projects. I have detailed videos on every step of the basement renovation process below:
How to Remodel Basement Stairs:
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How to Frame Basement Walls
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How to Frame around HVAC and Pipes in a Basement
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How to Replace and Trim Out Basement Windows
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How to Drywall a Basement
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How to Install LVP Flooring in a Basement
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How to Install a Drop Ceiling in a Basement
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A possible suggestion for future time lapse videos would be to voiceover your commentary instead of typing it, and maybe slow down the speed of the clips. Maybe I'm just a slow reader, but I kept having to pause the video to read the caption before it jumped to a different clip, and I didn't want to miss anything. The basement looked phenomenal when finished, Overall 10/10 great work and video!
I hear ya! I have done voiceovers in the past but thought I would try text this time. I will try to leave them on longer, but there is just so much information to pack into 12 minutes haha
Agreed. I watched on 0.5x 😂
Basement looks dope
You definitely need to make sure your stud is straight 😂 sorry I couldn’t help myself 🤭
You’re very talented Andrew is there anything you can’t do?
I missed some of the text, but didn't really care. Watched more for entertainment, or i guess edutainment, than to actually help me refinish a basement.
Those panels you used for that drop ceiling has completely changed my disdain for them - that ceiling was awesome! Great work!
Wow - very impressive
You do great work
Thanks! Yea I felt the same way until I saw these PVC panels.
Dropped ceiling panels can be really nice now, they have some very decorative panels. It also gives you the benefit of having access to your joist cavities and all the plumbing and wires for the main floor anytime there might be a problem. Good job!
I was thinking the same thing! I’ve always hated ceiling tiles but then I saw the coffered style he did and I was impressed, to say the least! I can’t wait to go ceiling tile shopping with my husband now! 😂
Agreed
You got a thumbs up the moment you crowned your studs. I'm 39, and have never heard anyone other than my 40 year Master Carpenter Father, rest his soul, talk about crowning studs and "moons down" for flooring lol.
That's some old world knowledge brother. Good on you for doing things RIGHT 👏🏻
It’s the small stuff! Thanks for watching - I appreciate it!
Not a fan of basement renovation unless I know water isn't coming in in the future. I used to install basement systems for water remediation. And have torn alot of these wonderfully built sculpted basements apart just to solve water issues. So a tip is to make sure exterior grading is perfect for water remediation and even having one inside before making these wonderful upgrades. You did such a wonderful project thumbs up to to the result.
Great advice. We have a big basement we thought of finishing. The previous owner said it was a "dry basement" but has no sump hole. Well after about a year we started getting water in the basement. So first thing is to get that taken care of. French drain possibly.
As someone who does a lot of DIY stuff at home, I have huge respect for you dude. This must have taken a ton of work, research, and planning. Looks incredible, I hope my DIY skills improve to this level some day.
I appreciate it, Tyler! Good luck with your future projects!
Sounds good job looking good job looking forward for a great job 😊
@@AndrewThronImprovements how long did this take you to complete?
You should be rightly proud of yourself you’re achievements show what can be done with imagination knowledge and common sense
and he made it look easy
That's the best-looking drop ceiling I've ever seen! The whole project is amazing!!
Thanks!
30 year guy here, one thing I wish I would have taken seriously from day one - the knee pads! You do good work and you want to keep doing good work, spend good money on good knee pads today! Keep at it bro!
Unfortunately as a woman I don’t have the strength many others have but I managed to finish a complete basement using only the best products, I designed light weight panels for my ceiling saving huge bucks. Nice work!
I thought I didn't like drop ceilings but yours looks terrific! I especially like how the light panels match the non-lighted ones!
You got it bud..every guy needs to do this...if you mess up hell just fix it..the satisfaction of doing something like this is priceless!..
I’m a woman, and I need these tips. My mom and step dad live with me in my old house. It needs lots of work.
Great work, man. Looks terrific. For anyone else doing this work, I would personally put down roofing felt on the concrete before the LVP. I know most of your LVP claims to have a built in moisture barrier, but I still think another one isn’t a bad idea. Sooooo much moisture will be coming out of that slab on grade that a dedicated barrier will help in my humble opinion.
Great value added content. Thanks for putting this all together. You could make a spin off video on probably 30 different parts of this project. Took me weeks to get all the carpet staples out of our stairs when we re-did those! Nice work all around!
As a guy who's never had any interest in doing this sort of work I have also admired and respected those who do. This is absolutely mind-blowing, Andrew. That there are guys like you with skill like this is just so damn righteous. What an amazing transformation this was. I couldn't wait for the finished product, and you delivered and then some. Be proud my man, be very proud. 💪
I really appreciate the support bro! Thanks!
You have my sincere admiration, Andrew. It is simply so very righteous that there are men with this level of skill, like you. What a remarkable change this was.
A must-watch for anyone considering a home renovation project. The video's detailed documentation of a $30,000 cost-saving journey is impressive, and the results are stunning. It's a valuable resource for those looking to tackle ambitious home improvement projects while staying on budget. kudos
What a captivating time-lapse transformation! The money-saving approach and hands-on tips make it seem achievable for someone like me who's considering a home renovation but hesitant about the costs.
It turned out great. How long start to finish? I did nine about 3 years back. Total cost roughly 10k lowest quote I had was 60k. Took 6+ months and a lot of UA-cam University to learn how to build. Maybe a good series is a how to but start at step one. I found most people start at step 3 and expect you to have some knowledge of what you are tying to do.
Fantastic video! I just learned so much. Being a first time homeowner, this is why UA-cam becomes the first place I always look to learn new things :) Congratulations on building your own basement too. Nothing better than when you do something yourself 👌
I appreciate it - and I couldn't agree more of YT!
Well done, I did the same thing in my basement. Some of the things that I noticed when I did mine is the tuck tape eventually loses its stickiness and comes off in places, so I ended up putting three layers of tape just for the extra protection. I also used foam gasket under the pressure treated to keep it away from the concrete.
This video is a must-watch for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners looking to maximize their budget. Wow, it showcases the potential for incredible transformations when you roll up your sleeves and take on a project with dedication and skill.
Beautiful job Andrew. And that ceiling has changed my opinion of dropped ceilings!
I appreciate it! And I hear you. I was 100% against drop ceilings until I found out they made some like this.
I still don’t like drop ceilings. Prefer drywall or just painting the raw ceiling joists, wires and all (aka the industrial look)
But I agree this drop ceiling looks decent
A perfect all job done by one man army!
Haha appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
As a young general contractor I gotta say that I was very impressed by this…. Man labor does cost a lot as well as permits/inspections etc etc
Aside from that I generally prefer working by myself… the job itself isn’t hard but working with others with experience often delays production since you have like that one guy that say “no that’s wrong, this is how you do it” and another guy that says “no you’re wrong this is how you do it”
The days of finishing on time is all but gone in construction as a whole but there are still some that can complete everything in a timely manner since they got peeps that don’t care and understand that most things have multiple solutions 🍺🍀
Great work on the entire basement renovation. Your basement looks awesome! Absolutely incredible job!
Andrew, sheer awesomeness man! I so appreciate you taking all of the time to video and comment/explain. You give me much need motivation and inspiration. I cannot even imagine the time that it took you to not only accomplish this, but video it for us. Thank you again.
Man you did a great job. Thanks for the step by step guide. I will most likely try to replicate what you did with yours because my basement looks pretty similar.
Done this for my living for 45+ yrs.....nice job, it's a lot of work and money.
Just, wow! The skill set level I imagine you must have to master all these jobs is impressive! I could never!!!! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
You took a video I would normally have skimmed through and likely jumped to the finished product, and condensed it to the perfect level for viewing. Nice work, both on the reno and the video.
Appreciate it! The pace is a little fast for some, but I like to "keep it moving". I have detailed videos of each project if people want a detailed description of every step. Thanks for Watching!
It was absolutely perfect! Music of different genres to make everyone happy. Amazing work! I 100% enjoyed it and wouldn’t change a thing. Someone is always going to complain about something. Thanks for sharing!!
This was a great makeover - turned out really really nice. Clearly you’re a professional. Enjoyed the video thanks - I’ll be watching!!
Basement looks awesome. Man, nothing beats having the right tool for the job. That router makes hanging the odd pieces of drywall look like a breeze, will definitely be getting me one!
Huge props on everything, especially the ceiling and floors! Great job!!
Just a tip as a mason. It's not a good idea to put foam on the inside of your block walls. This stops the heat from escaping through the block if you live in a cold climate and will cause your walls to be pushed in from frost. I would recommend doing it on the outside or not doing it at all.
Well done mate, so satisfying after all that hard work and your able to appreciate the space you've created!
Appreciate the support!
This is amazing and extremely inspirational! You gave us footage from start to finish! As a content creator myself, just wanted to give you props for setting that camera up on the days you just wanted to do the work. That dedication is an amazing end result! There are some small projects around my house I want to do, and this video shows me, that it is more than possible with patience, preparation, and the right tools and methods! 🙏🏾
This is amazing and extremely inspirational! You gave us footage from start to finish! As a content creator myself, just wanted to give you props for setting that camera up on the days you just wanted to do the work. That dedication is an amazing end result! There are some small projects around my house I want to do, and this video shows me, that it is more than possible with patience, preparation, and the right tools and methods!
Incredible work - so many different skills on display here getting everything done! Your basement looks awesome!
Thanks Jonathan! I appreciate it!
My 9 y/o daughter wanted to watch this video. She would like you to know, “this is the best basement in the world!”
Looks great! Awesome job!:)
Such meticulous attention to detail! Your skills and talent are off the charts!!!
Great job! Not only looks great but also added a lot of value to your home!
Looks fantastic! Great work on the entire basement renovation.
Thanks you!
Yeah man really appreciate the time-lapse... That's so cool to watch. Loads of work in that basement. ✌️
Thanks!!
This really reminds me of my basement construction project. I was really glad I paid someone to do the drywall mudding... otherwise I did everything like in this video. Great work! Especially love the table you made
Amazing! I just bought an older home earlier this year and it needs a lot of cosmetic love. I wish I had your talent 💕💕
My husband and I have a basement just like your “before” basement. Concrete block walls, concrete floors, etc. We purchased our house with the intention/hope of being able to finish our basement into a gaming area and add more living space-and resale value-to our home. Honestly, the idea of trying to do it all ourselves terrifies us, but we’re either too brave or too dumb to listen to the fear so we decided that we’re going for it either way. Your video has provided not only a good example and inspiration, but also the reassurance that all of our ideas that we have in mind are actually possible. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. ❤
Great job! Its nice to see someone putting up drywall the way I've always done/helped with. You see all kinds of crazy ways that just make you wonder! You got some skills there
👍❤️👍
I’ve done 3- basements in my life and it’s so much easier than my first in 1980, yours is fantastic
Awesome job! Everything looks very crisp and well planned.
Looks good. Having done two basements now I’m convinced that for most people spraying the ceiling black is the way to go. I’m finishing my basement now in the first room I did that and I don’t regret it for a second. It’s so much faster and it actually looks good.
I definitely thought about that for a minute!
Spraying the ceiling meaning the underside of the floor boards?
Would that work if you were insulating?
Looks awesome. Only thing I would have done first instead having experienced this is making absolutely sure the basement was water proofed. Our last house had a finished basement but with heavy rain we had water issues and had to rip a lot out and have drain tile installed and subtle foundation cracks repaired. We were able to get it put back together and have had zero issues since, but when we finish the basement in the new house I’m definitely doing the waterproofing part first
Spot on. Very important
Totally agree - I had drain tiles put in beforehand 👍
@@AndrewThronImprovements awesome, and good to know as I'll be finishing a new basement and want to know I'm on the right track!
Everyone's got their own taping technique.
Beyond anything and type of professional work I've ever seen. Brilliant!!!!!!!!
Nice job love the transformation Job well done.. I’m currently doing a DIY remodeling on my basement along with my wife and seeing your video gave me some inspiration and I’m right on track
I wish you could come do my basement. This is such an amazing skill. I wish I had picked up some of it from my father while he was still here. Great job.
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching! Also, my dad doesn’t know how to do any of this haha I learned everything from UA-cam!
One of the most satisfying things I’ve seen. I wish I had those skills. Pretty amazing. ❤
I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Awesome job, night and day. I did this a few years ago to my basement with zero carpentry experience. Spray painted my ceiling black, used paneling on the walls, and hired out carpet installation to keep things simple. I probably spent as much time figuring out my next move as I did executing that move. Learned a ton though. You don't know what your capable of until you try.
First video I've seen from you. Incredible work! Can't wait to see more.
Great to see this project in a time lapse video. Turned out great! I don’t recall a video on the barn door. Looks like you used left over LVP flooring on it. Looks great! Looking forward to seeing the bathroom build.
I appreciate it! Barn door video will be part of the bathroom series. Coming soon!
Amazing, you’re giving me inspiration to do my basement.
Thanks for watching and good luck! with your project!
Great job. As a landlord I’ve done many of the jobs done here. Just finished one a few weeks ago. A lot of pride when it’s done. Tangible results that you can enjoy.
Totally agree! Thanks for watching and glad your basement turned out well!
I’ve never wanted to start working on my house so bad. Videos like this motivate me like crazy.
Thanks for the inspiration man. Gives me confidence to give it a go myself on my projects. Much appreciated.!
Appreciate it! Good luck with your projects!
What was the total cost in materials? (Excluding tools) and how long did this take? Awesome work!
Yes what was the cost ?
Great job on the transformation, must feel rewarding! As an electrician, a tip I only saw was you didn't need the nail plates on the studs when your drilling the hole in the center of the stud. It's only when your like a inch away from the edge.
Nice! I’ve been wanting to fix my basement for a while to have an art studio and workout area for a while because my room is a bit small. I’m saving up money and trying to find ways to raise enough to do that and this gives me motivation to keep at it!
Looks great! One question, does the vinyl flooring not recommend a 'cushioning' underneath like laminate flooring does?
The higher end LVP has nice padding on them already. It’s a huge time saver and with the cheap flooring you still have to buy separate padding so the cost just about evens out.
Hi! The comment below is correct. The LVP I installed had a "underlayment" attached to the bottom of the LVP plank.
Dry core?
Wow! You just increased the value of your house.
The transformation is nothing less than amazing.
However I'm just guessing that you've never had a problem with a damp basement or flooding after a big rain storm.
Never the less, your creativity, skill and talent will always be in demand.
I was wondering about that too. Seemed like there was some evidence of water gathering
I definitely had some water issues previously. I had interior drain tiles and a sump pump installed before finishing the basement!
Wow, that is incredible! What great workmanship on everything.
Nice work man. I'm a carpenter, and I've finished many many basements. If you are truly a diyer and not a tradesman I am truly impressed.
What spacing did you use for your drywalling? Also love using the screws to hold up the top board. It’s genius
I love this video. The only thing I would have done different was to paint the basement walls with Drylock before framing as an extra layer of water protection. Otherwise this is great.
You want to solve the water problems from the outside. Also get a sump pump if making this big of an improvement
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You are so correct. I have a friend who is a commercial Caulker and he said something to me that really makes sense. He said you can't keep water out but you can keep it from coming in and that all stems from water pressure.
In Jersey we’ve had this one inspector come out to inspect our jobs and while he was there say “you didn’t get a permit for this basement” and they didn’t. People had to rip em out. Thankfully that inspector retired and the new guy isn’t nearly as bad as him. Beautiful job man.
I started screaming at my laptop when you broke out the drop ceiling frames. But that one definitely gets a pass. Good job, bro!
For those remodeling a basement in humid areas, you will need more insulation on the walls to avoid condensation.
If I’m not mistaken you’d also want a barrier between the concrete and LVT flooring.
Pretty basic basement finish really love the ceiling tiles
Agreed and thanks!
Looks great, good call running 12/2 to the receptacles. Will be able to power a lot more appliance. If you’re holes for the wires are in the center of the stud, no nail plates are typically needed if you’re using regular sized drywall screws. If you have to drill in a funky spot and are very close to the edge of the stud, the nail plate will be needed (1 1/4” from the edge)
Especially in a basement with foundation at the back of the wall you can just toss the holes deeper if you’re paranoid
I felt a sense of accomplishment just by watching the video and the budget-friendly approach showcased was really impressive!
When installing foam panels, you must install Fire Stops, a minimum of every 10 feet. Usually they get installed every Eight Feet, or every other vertical seam. Also Fire Stops must be installed Horizontally.
Okay absolutely love the carpet , fire place and sofa! As a girl I generally hate basements but this one changes my mind cuz it looks like a room that could easily be located on a first floor! There’s no basement vibes well done and Bravo 💪👏
AWESOME RESULTS!!!
🥰🥰 You make it look like something I could, as a 70+ year old woman, manage on my own. I'm on a fixed income, so any DIY I can handle is certainly welcome. Again, AWESOME JOB!!!
Loved this renovation. When people know what they are doing it’s much better than paying thousands of dollars
It truly is. I only paid a drywall crew to tape and muddy my basement. All else was done by me and you can definitely set back and admire the work you have done. All the skills required to finish a basement are at a low to mid range skill level. Good planning, a few good videos, and just take your time and you are set.
Absolutely beautiful and sooooo comforting! I can’t wait to just go sit on that couch!
Extremely impressive! Thanks for going into so much detail in showing every step!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
GREAT JOB! Looks amazing.
Love the overhang window sill. Great work bro!
The way you explain things is an art
BEAUTIFUL job. Especially love the ceiling treatment. Gorgeous!
I appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching!
The only thing that made me cringe was doing the steps first. I’m in the middle of doing a MAJOR whole home rehab for a friend, and they’re getting stained stair treads going down to the basement, and I plan to to that very near the end of the project, so the treads don’t get damaged by everyone going up and down the stairs. Can’t argue with the results tho! Excellent work!
Watching this video was like witnessing a home makeover miracle! The host's dedication and attention to detail are evident in every frame, and the final result is stunning. I'm amazed by how much money they saved by taking on the project solo-a true testament to the power of DIY.
I appreciate it!
I truly admire people that know how to do this stuff its crazy 🤯
Excellent stuff with added value. I appreciate you organizing all of this. You could certainly create a spin-off video for this topic based on thirty distinct aspects. It took me several weeks to remove every carpet staple from our refinished stairs! Excellent work everywhere!
So, I used to tape drywall professionally, and I still think it is one of those jobs worth hiring out. :P
Absolutely Amazing my friend. Great job especially with the filming dedication and angles! and thank you as well for the inspiration and cost breakdown! Shalom and God Bless!
Incredible transformation!!!
Amazing work !
Love what you did to your basement-I'd like to be able to do that to mine someday-A lot of hard work-thanks for sharing.
I love the mold home surround you installed, if someone wants to contain mold inside their house and breathe black or white mold that's perfect for it putting it between the wall and the foam what an excellent breeding ground for mold
Tons of work and you not only saved $30k, but probably increased the value of your home by $50k. You made $80k in that deal! Nice job.
Looks great sir, nice work!
Absolutely amazing job
What a great space. Well done!