Getting started. Old and new ; Water, the bane of basements ; Evaluating walls and floors ; Checking the mechanical systems ; The critical path
Inspiration and ideas. Rec rooms ; Bedrooms ; Bathrooms ; Laundry and utility rooms
Design and planning. Design ; Planning ; Building codes and permits
Demolition and repair. Demo ; Basic structural repairs
Framing walls. Anatomy of a wall ; Layout ; Building the walls ; Building soffits ; Framing check ; Adding an egress window
Mechanicals. HVAC ; Plumbing ; Wiring
Walls and ceilings. Insulation ; Handing rock ; Finishing rock
Finish carpentry. Setting doors ; Extending jambs ; Installing casing ; Setting cabinets ; Installing baseboards ; Fitting closets
Paint, stain, and floors. Finishing the trim ; Floor coverings
Finishing up. running base shoe ; Final plumbing ; Finishing electricals ; HVAC ; Door hardware ; Final touches.
