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Message: [QUOTE="Chuck, post: 4154170, member: 1646"] You had to know this request would be met primarily with helpful comments, but not on point with your request for a referral! I'll continue that trend. Warning, this will be too much information, but I'm sitting on a continuing education session! I am NOT particularly handy. I have no power tools, and I'm proud when I complete the easiest DIY projects. All that said, we had a contractor do our basement about 6 years ago. Here are a couple recommendations based on hindsight: [LIST] [*]Listen to everyone here about water!! We actually started the flooring when we had some torrential rain and got some water in the corners. I stopped work and had a French drain and new well/pump put it. It was frustrating to rip up some floors, BUT SO WORTH IT. We had a water burst behind a wall and it did almost no damage. Also, the pump ran all night with Ida and we had no water on walls/floors. It's a must if you EVER have water issues and maybe even if you don't. [*]Flooring. We went with wood-look tile. I'm super happy with it based on my fear of water issues above. You can use rugs for warmth/comfort. [*]Our stairs go close to the wall at the bottom. We had a removable railing put it so that when we moved big stuff down (or up), it's sooo much easier to make the turn. Cool and easy design feature I found online. [*]We put in a half bathroom. It's a great addition. I don't regret not going with a full bath. [*]We built in an area for a mini fridge. I had the contractor build the space and ventilation into a closet behind that space. This way it's easy to replace the fridge in the future and we don't have to get a fancy built-in which seems to be twice the price. [*]We have a small footprint, but 3 somewhat distinct areas: [LIST] [*]"Office" for the kids. Two desks, built-in book shelves, some soft seating. We thought we were brilliant when the pandemic hit. Fast forward and we are probably getting rid of the office part. They just don't use it for their school work. [*]Gym. Love having it. Hung a tv on the wall with a firestick and youtube tv. [*]"Family room" has a tv on the wall, built in shelf for gaming consoles, mini fridge, small sectional couch and a couple bean bags. My son pretty much lives here. [/LIST] [/LIST] Good luck! We love our small basement. [/QUOTE]

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