Incredible DIY Basement Renovation Time Lapse (I saved $30,000 by doing EVERYTHING myself!)
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Published 2023-08-13
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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!
To complete a DIY Basement Renovation, you are going to need quite a few tools. Here are some of the most important tools to have when remodeling a basement:
- Reciprocating Saw (for demolition): amzn.to/3YzFRnh
- Drill: amzn.to/47pEw6H
- Framing Nailer (for basement walls): amzn.to/3s8t8vO
- 6' level: amzn.to/4467MfT
- Laser Level: amzn.to/45t6GMp
- Drywall Finishing Kit: amzn.to/3OTurrx
- Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation Kit: amzn.to/3OPFOR8
- Brad Nailer (for installing trim): amzn.to/3QvcQY1
- Utility Knife: amzn.to/3QW7rY7
- Carpenter's Square: amzn.to/3GQ8YdN
- Circular Saw: amzn.to/3w9ZMvR
- Jig Saw: amzn.to/3ZJoxMU
Below are some of the Products that I installed in my basement (electric fireplace, coffee table legs, etc.)
- Electric Fireplace: amzn.to/3OR3g0a
- Coffee Table Items
- Rubio Monocoat: amzn.to/3Dr8cCM
- Table Legs: amzn.to/3Y54wQh
- Wall-mount TV Bracket: amzn.to/3Qzbtra
- Stair Stain: amzn.to/3KBDDOs
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring: www.metroflor.com/shop/products
- Shallow Coffer Drop Ceiling Panels: www.armstrongceilings.com/residential/en-us/suspen…
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:
• DIY Stair Remodel on a Budget (Step-b...
How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation
• How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation ...
How to Frame Basement Walls
• DIY Basement Wall Framing (How to Fin...
How to run electrical in a basement
• Tips for Adding Electricity to a base...
How to Frame around HVAC and Pipes in a Basement
• How to Frame around HVAC ducts (or pi...
How to Replace and Trim Out Basement Windows
• How to Replace and Trim Out a Basemen...
How to Drywall a Basement
• Basement Drywall Tips and Tricks (How...
How to Install LVP Flooring in a Basement
• LVP Flooring Installation (How to Ins...
How to Install a Drop Ceiling in a Basement
• A Drop Ceiling that Looks Better Than...
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All Comments (21)
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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!
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Those panels you used for that drop ceiling has completely changed my disdain for them - that ceiling was awesome! Great work!
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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 👏🏻
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That's the best-looking drop ceiling I've ever seen! The whole project is amazing!!
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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.
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I thought I didn't like drop ceilings but yours looks terrific! I especially like how the light panels match the non-lighted ones!
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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!..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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. 💪
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Fantastic video! I just learned so much. Being a first time homeowner, this is why YouTube 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 👌
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
