From Leaky Basement Dungeon to Dream Workshop | Finishing a Basement Space

I converted a leaky unfinished basement dungeon into a fully finished space to be my new workshop. By doing all of the work myself, I was able to complete this project single handedly for a tiny fraction of what it would cost to hire professionals to do it.

This project involved framing, insulating, soundproofing the ceiling with a variety of different techniques, doing electrical for lighting and outlets, hanging and mudding drywall, installing trim, and painting. In total it took me about two months of mostly working on weekends to complete. The room is about 320 square feet with 7 feet ceilings.

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Here are some Amazon affiliate links to some of the products I mention in this video:
Tape Buddy: https://amzn.to/3i7Ezf8
LED Wafer Lights: https://amzn.to/3CRIRj3

Here is the drywall YouTube channel I recommend: @Vancouver Carpenter

00:00 – Overview
01:10 – Dryness Test
01:27 – Vapor Barrier
02:10 – Framing
04:08 – Insulation
04:37 – Ceiling / Soundproofing
06:30 – Lighting Electrical
07:38 – Hanging Ceiling Drywall
08:41 – Lighting Wiring
09:19 – Hanging Wall Drywall
10:12 – Disaster Strikes
10:51 – Fixing the Leak
11:53 – Drywall Taping
12:44 – Installing the Door
13:39 – Hiding the Oil Tank
14:12 – Drywall Mudding
15:06 – Painting
16:20 – Baseboard and Trim
17:46 – Finished Workshop

** Amazon Affiliate Links for Tools I Use **

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Titebond accelerator: https://amzn.to/3uLsyAI
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Whet (water) stone: https://amzn.to/3uHLMXA
Water stone holder: https://amzn.to/2SLEKTN
6″ steel rule: https://amzn.to/3f6Kzme
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FILMING:
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Camera lavalier mic: https://amzn.to/3w49A8B
Macro lens: https://amzn.to/3tEhUdE

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