Stair Storage Series, Part 7: Sanding, Priming, and Painting
I had painted in the past but turns out I was doing it wrong. I employed some new techniques to get a nice finish on the stairwell.
Sump Pump Closet Stairs Series
I'm building a closet to hide an ugly sump pump next to the stairs which involves learning everything about finishing basements. I share my learnings, research, tips, tricks, fails, and progress reports on the project.
Stair Storage Series, Part 6: Mud and Tape
Drywall and mud is hard but even a total first-timer can do it and still get good results. It is all about following the system and techniques shown in the videos!
Stair Storage Series, Part 5: Installing Drywall
My first time doing drywall and taping went better than I expected. In this post I'll share the tips and videos I referenced that helped me get it looking good!
Stair Storage Series, Part 3: Finishing the Prep Work
Before I could begin framing the closet, I had to cut back all the finishes to make way. This included cutting drywall, grinding concrete, and removing acoustic tile.
Stair Storage Series, Part 2: Stair Planning
My stairs probably came with the house in 1962 and they are ugly as sin. If I'm going to frame underneath, should I tear it apart and rebuild them to code? I'll walk you through my thought process.
Stair Storage Series, Part 1: Research, Planning, and Demo
I've started a project to redo the area under my basement stairs but will I also need to rebuild my stairs to code? This post dives into research, planning, and resources I'm using.
Closet Ideas for Hiding Awkwardly Placed Sump Pump
How can you hide an unsightly sump pump in a closet? Here are some ideas and how I tackled it.
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