My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Underway

[tx_tuff]

Looks like a good start, and that is going to be freaking awesome! If I had a basement here it would become an indoor swimming pool, thats what happens when you live at sea level LOL

[tobacmon]

Originally Posted by sboyajian

Step 1: Purchase Wares - Complete.

Just got back from the lumber store with the following:

76 - 2x4x8's
11 - Treated 2x4x8's
16 - Single Gang Boxes
1 - Two Gang Box
1 - Three Gang Box
4 - Single Pole Switches
20 - 15 amp outlets (two 10 packs).
1 - Dimmer switch (for lights) -- already have the "dimmer" for the vent
New Estwing Hammer (been needing a new hammer for a while)
100' 14/2 wire
5lb box of 16d coated nails

My friend who is helping me will be bringing over his ramset.. I might see if he can do so tonight so I can get a jump.

Once framing is done I have an HVAC guy coming in to determine the work. I have already worked out a trade for him where I develop him a brand new website and he does parts and labor for free.

Works out for both of us.

Stephen you are on your way and seems like you have it planned well. I Like the way you think and plan out your project--A suggestion and not probably needed but you might want to go ahead and put in 20 amp circuits --it might cost a little more in wire cost and maybe a few cents in device cost but will be worth knowing you have the max available --"Just In Case"

The only 15 amp circuits you would need is in your lighting--again this I have seen in many homes as a preference.

If you have any electrical questions feel free to PM me---Goood Luck

Oh and when you decide you no longer need the Wine cooler I got dibs on it--If you decide it's using up space !

[sboyajian]

Originally Posted by P_Roberts

You are running coax and cat-5 as well right? Even if you don't want it video and internet/phone access would help the resale value of the room.

It won't have phone (as the house already has 5 or 6 phone jacks and with todays dependancy on cordless phones that come in sets (with only one need for a jack), I don't see the point of running it.

However as I plan on having a flat panel, it will have Video as well as Internet. I plan on doing web herfs from this room as I frequently do now on the outside porch. There will also be a ceiling mounted microphone.

[SmoknTaz]

Originally Posted by tobacmon

Stephen you are on your way and seems like you have it planned well. I Like the way you think and plan out your project--A suggestion and not probably needed but you might want to go ahead and put in 20 amp circuits --it might cost a little more in wire cost and maybe a few cents in device cost but will be worth knowing you have the max available --"Just In Case"

The only 15 amp circuits you would need is in your lighting--again this I have seen in many homes as a preference.

If you have any electrical questions feel free to PM me---Goood Luck

Oh and when you decide you no longer need the Wine cooler I got dibs on it--If you decide it's using up space !

Very smooth Paul

[Dewolt]

I wish you were in Jersey. It would have been cool to pitch in and help with this.

[Cigar Man Andy]

Great start. I smell a HERF. Let me know if you need some decor. Boxes, posters or pix.

[cee3]

Originally Posted by mrsmitty

Just got done watching man caves on diy they made a cigar lounge... Makes me wish I had more money.

After that last haul(s) I know you have no money!

[cee3]

Originally Posted by sboyajian

...The ability to smoke a cigar while I decide to either watch my Sox fight for another World Series or Clint Eastwood tell someone off...
Part of the project is to build a 9' x 12' 4" Exercise room for my wife. ...

Let's see, a room for sitting and smoking for one of you and a room for exercising for the other. I wonder who'll be more healthy (and which will have more fun).

I'm jealous. Looks awesome!

[Sigarz]

thats great, love it already!

[sboyajian]

Here are some updated pics.

I've only been able to devote 2 hours last night and 2 hours tonight.. but it's been fairly productive.

[Rubix^3]

this is exciting stuff. thanks for giving us the in prog pics too.

[edogg]

I see your dog is helping you. Always good to see.

[WaxingMoon]

Nice! That looks like it will be a very rewarding projet when complete.

There's a fella in the Atlanta area that specializes in setting up smoking rooms.... He might have some good ideas on his website for you (or anybody else in here)..... I'll have to type out his website, since I'm not yet old enough to post a link.... www dot smokenrooms dot com

[tx_tuff]

I love it, your dog is like WTF! LOL

[sboyajian]

Paul,

I went ahead and took your advice. I picked up a 20Amp breaker and 12-2 wire. The lights will still be on the 15 amp, but the 20 amp will do the outlets and duct heater.

Did some more work on the Lounge this morning. Got all of the wall framing done. Have not done the soffit around the duct work since the HVAC guy may need additional room there and anything I build may get in the way. I'll do that after he runs his stuff.

I also cut out the door for the exercise room. When my son came down the stairs and saw this I was promptly put in "Time Out" for making a mess.

Just finishing up lunch and then I'll head down and run my electrical and place my boxes.