Finished Basement Tour

Tour of my basement I finished.
Special thanks to Eddie Case at the Basement Remodeling Company. Check out his website and channel:
basementfinishi...
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#finishedbasement #mancave #basements

[@ChimobiHD]

You deserve a lot of props for this! Not only for the work you put in but for sharing. I just bought a house with an unfinished basement and I'm looking to do the same thing.

[@medicspirit]

How did it go lol

[@johnwallace1104]

Wow, great job! I bought Eddie's videos about a year ago and I was super happy with them. He's a great teacher and having all the info in one spot saved me a lot of time. Congrats on a job well done!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks. The videos are great. As I've stated a few times, I purchased his videos to pick up the odd tricks and tips that one would normally not know when they don't do this work daily. It's saved me a ton of time and money in the process. Hope your project went well also.

[@firefly12345ish]

You have done a beautiful job, one you can be proud of. Thanks for sharing!

[@fixitwithzim]

firefly12345ish You're welcome...Thanks for the compliment!

[@HandbagDiva]

My Mother always told me “ you can never have too many closets “. 53 years old & I’m finally realizing she was right!

[@marlen8926]

wow your wife is lucky. great job.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks, she is lucky but if you asked her, she'd say I'm the lucky one.

[@selinaMarks675]

I really like the drop ceiling idea. I worried about all the pipes and didn't know what to do, so I only finished half of my basement. I will definitely do drop ceiling when I decide to finish the rest half in the future.

[@candacegonzales567]

Hell I can just live in your basement!! I will be the nanny!! Nice job 👌

[@BasementFinishingMan]

Wow! Awesome work Jon! Thank You for making this video I am VERY proud of you. This is exceptional workmanship. Glad the training worked for you and that I had a small part in it. Thanks again for your purchase! Keep up the great work! Eddie

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks again Eddie for the kind words and the email blast today. You don't know how awesome it was to see that!! Sorry for the multiple posts on your forum with the link. Thought I was doing something wrong until I realized you review the comments before posting. I owe you a beer someday. Take care!

[@BasementFinishingMan]

I wanted everyone to see what's possible in their basement if they really believe they can do it! Thanks again for the cool video...very well done video as well...impressed! Eddie

[@withdaquickness]

BasementFinishingMan I also purchased Ed's video series. It's awesome! My wife and I will be starting our basement project in two weeks. The phase one materials have been ordered and we have all the tools needed to complete the job. After seeing this zimsjeep's results I'm stoked!! I'm taking my basement pictures and have a video recorder so I'll try to capture as much as I can to share. I'll let you all know how things are going as things began to materialize. Onward through the fog!!

[@fixitwithzim]

withdaquickness Thanks man and good luck with your project! Once you get started, its hard to stop because you can see the results and progress happening so quick.

[@bosshova23]

zimsjeep hi I just watched this video great ideas and great job! Did you make anymore more videos since you completed the room?

[@pjeganepa]

Great job. I've been thinking about purchasing Eddie's videos but never knew of anyone who done so in the past. It's great to see that someone has been able to use his videos to finish their basement. I'm definitely going to buy them now.

[@fixitwithzim]

Patrick Egan Thanks for the compliment. Eddie's video series is great...I highly recommend. You'll pick up a ton of tips, time, and money savers! Good luck with your project!

[@robertfenili7242]

I never thought I would envy somebody's basement. Nice work dude, looks fucking great...not a lot of basements here in California, so I might have to fix up my attic if/when I ever own a house.

[@elijahwalker4506]

Sheeeeeeesh !! You killed that basement man amazing job !!!!

[@AAAfriyie]

this was gorgeous! it looks so cozy. great work ❤

[@fixitwithzim]

Ashley Orengo Thanks :-)

[@davidl8367]

Jon, I hope your wife and children appreciate you. This is an amazing DIY job. Better than most contractors. Thanks for investing the time to make such a detailed tour video. Many good innovative ideas most don't think of. I need to finish a basement in a rehab house. it has an existing toilet and pedestal sink in the basement (not a walk-out basement), and I am uncertain if a sewage ejector pump would be needed to add a shower for a 3/4 bath like you did. BTW, I love the beautiful custom shower you did. I just wish you had made step by step video showing how you installed the pan and all the parts. Amazing job!! And thanks for sharing the $'s invested also.

[@fixitwithzim]

David Lemmon Thanks for the comment! My family appreciates the added space for sure. Not sure my wife liked the year long process (worked at a slow pace, tough with the kids). How does the existing toilet and sink drain? You should be able to tap into that line for the shower. If you're looking for good tutorials on custom shower construction with pan, check out sal diblasi on KZbin. I used his videos when I was constructing mine as a guide. Guy is top notch and you'll pick up a lot of helpful information.

[@arlenedrake9305]

I’m jealous I so need a updated master bath. Congratulations what a beautiful job!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you, appreciate that! It’s funny, this video is from 6-7 years ago and it’s already time for new carpet and paint. Crazy how time flys by!

[@zoolanderfred]

Wow, awesome job. Looks really nice. That's a lot of work and it turned out excellent. I like all the closet space, good idea for working around the posts.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks - yes, closets are great for hiding things like columns, low beams, etc.. Unfortunately you'll collect more junk with the added storage if you have a wife like mine.

[@Brycefox]

This is the coolest basement ever

[@TDHobbies]

That looks really good! I want to do something with my huge basement, but I can't even get past the planning stages.... I just don't have a creative mind for that I guess, but I see a good idea of the half wall that would work for one of the areas.

[@fixitwithzim]

+Tony D I drew out my basement in Google Sketchup (foundation walls, support columns, and stairs) Once you have that, you can play around with different ideas - walls, rooms, etc to see what works and looks best. The half wall is a great trick to hide columns that can't be concealed in walls. Thanks for the compliments and for watching.

[@jewelwilliams777]

Beautiful basement ,we are going to finish our basement ,am learning some tips from your basement.thank you

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome! If you have any questions, just ask!

[@reginag709]

Very nice. Love all the closet space 💕

[@baksharp]

Wow, Looks Awesome!, thanks for sharing!.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks, appreciate the kind words!

[@gpruitt54]

Nice work. Great idea to include a thank you to Eddie Case. We recently completed our project, all done with the help of Eddie's excellent video series. Excellent video!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks a lot! Yes, Eddie's videos definitely take the guess work out. I'm sure you're just as happy as I am with the results.

[@gpruitt54]

Absolutely, everyone says the results are contractor level work, and I have never done a project like this before. Does Eddie's site has a place where people can post photos or videos of their projects?

[@fixitwithzim]

gpruitt54 I just posted a link to the video in the forum on his website.

[@MrTaz345]

AWSOMMMME job thank you Sir for sharing. Great job on your vedio as well.

[@fixitwithzim]

MrTaz345 you're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@9SuperMonkeyBall0]

one of the nicest looking basements I've ever saw in my life. This is nice work. It's o.k. if the utility area's unfinished. No one gives a S*** about the utility room, just as long as the nice half is finished is what's going to count. 98% is great. But amazing work.

[@9SuperMonkeyBall0]

+9SuperMonkeyBall0 also, a stairwell railing would've been nice.

[@fixitwithzim]

+9SuperMonkeyBall0 Thanks for the comments. Railing was installed after furniture was moved in.

[@9SuperMonkeyBall0]

+zimsjeep yeah looks nice.

[@9SuperMonkeyBall0]

+zimsjeep just curious do you have a before picture? (When it was open and unfinished).

[@fixitwithzim]

Yes, I have a few. I'll try to edit up a slideshow video of them and post to my channel. I've had a few requests for that.

[@moseskirkland4948]

great job!! I watched this video at least 10 time's after I had a few contractor's scare the heck out of me with there estimates. .I ended up doing more than what they were going to do and I saved thousands. .thanks again for the inspirational video

[@fixitwithzim]

Moses Kirkland That's great to hear man. Glad the video was helpful and hope you're enjoying your new basement!

[@IronSwan73]

Man that shower is beautiful

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks again!!

[@RomeGoLARGE]

Beautiful work!!!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!

[@cooper8318]

That turned out awesome!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!!

[@imtiazanik1756]

Take a look here. Hope it help u the best. apartmentas.blogspot.com/

[@sugarghast]

Randomly decided to search 'most beautiful basements' and your channel came up. :D I guess your basement is beautiful! Or it just searched for 'basement.'

[@hassenlevine9261]

Dude you did an awesome job on your basement

[@fixitwithzim]

Hassen Levine thanks buddy!

[@ChrisRubeo]

Really nice, man. Well done.

[@IRAfallon]

You did such a great job! Looks amazing! I just bought a home that has a basement and of course had to buy eddies videos. I have to say that the task looks daunting but after watching some of eddies videos I feel more confident. I can't wait to get started. Thanks for sharing.

[@joefenns2220]

No matter how much you spent pal, basement is always scary ! Kidding i loved it.

[@imtiazanik1756]

Take a look here. Hope it help u the best. apartmentas.blogspot.com/

[@chrisscott5339]

I loved your tour. Very very nice basement you have. A nice space for everything you mentioned and a good place to go during tornado weather. Lol

[@croodcroodness5638]

wow very beautiful man great work man looks like you out time and effort and came out badass man

[@fixitwithzim]

Crood Croodness Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@smcawho]

Very nice, I have been a fan of Eddie and his basement system. I look forward to doing my basement also!

[@pmorales1931]

Very, very nice job!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks man

[@jsgarzon100]

Really nice job, I'm working on my basement and I used all this videos to have different ideas on how to finish it. Great job.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you, that’s exactly what I did when building out my basement...hunted around online for different ideas. Good luck with your project!

[@elrayado1228]

Wow I thought it costed you around 20 grand.Nice video and nice basement!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks for the compliment. It was money well spent.

[@Its-theSeeker]

Amazing work . I bought a new house and it have a huge potential. I bought Eddie's video series that gave me good confident but after looking at your work i am pumped. Hopefully mine work will be as good as half of yours. Great design and utilization of space. I like your shower design... Thanks for posting the video..

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks for the compliments. Good luck with your project. Once you get going, things start falling into place.

[@kcirrednosrednad3596]

Love love love it. Great job bud. 12k for that is not bad at all. Looking at the equity that doing this project to your house has no doubt increased your homes value. I plan on doing the same to my basement as well. Dig the closet space too.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you man! This space has been awesome since the day I finished it. Probably the best improvement I’ve made to our house. Watch lots of videos, that’s how I got a lot of the ideas when I started mine. Good luck !

[@AeliciaMechele]

Looks great!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!

[@AshwaniSharma-of2nq]

Beautifully done. Appreciate what you have achieved.

[@dominiquemichel6096]

The Wattersons also have no idea about the basement. That was where Rob was hiding before Gumball & Darwin even saw him. That's not the craziest thing about the house though.

[@lllecky1974]

Fantastic job!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!

[@PJRock75]

You did a great job

[@dronepilotx8092]

Nice job, Zim. Overall great use of space. Love all the closets, plumbing so forth. Will have to check out Eddie's stuff shortly. 2 questions. You run central air instead a portable AC? Just curious. Also, Carpeting in the basement. Any concerns with mildew, mold build up? I'm guessing because of the kids, but could you have tiled the whole floor, or use good vinyl, or linoleum? Buy the way, I did look at your dehumidifier pump settup. Again awesome job, way to save a bunch of money. nice job!

[@fixitwithzim]

Hi and thank you! Yes, I ran a duct trunk down to the space. This adds in the exchange of the air in the basement with the rest of the house. No concerns in my basement with mold. I did a moisture test before starting the work. I have another video on my channel going over the basement HVAC. Check it out

[@dronepilotx8092]

@@fixitwithzim Cool, Zim..very cool.

[@ElPasoTexasRailfan639]

nice downstairs window basement good job jon

[@manindersidhu4795]

Sir wow u did really good job my basement is pretty much same but unfinished.

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks for the comment.

[@shinningstar-gv7dw]

Nice job!!! 👍😊

[@tomypower4898]

shinning star2019 Yes matter how much you spend pal

[@barbararobbins441]

Thank you

[@fixitwithzim]

You’re welcome…thank you!

[@jayrocka1200]

Great job , very nice details! Working on mine now

[@jaysonlay1718]

Wow awesome job very nice craftsmanship

[@Mikejones-vy9dx]

Did a good job ese

[@zeus6662]

It's better than most people's house

[@panhiav1]

Amazing! Excellent work!

[@fixitwithzim]

pvang Thank you!

[@janetmurphy8766]

wonderful job

[@fixitwithzim]

Janet Alvarado Thank you!

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

nicely done!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks for the comment!

[@jo3lsilvaracidesigner946]

U R Welcome!

[@niokascott6647]

Very nice job. Looks great.

[@fixitwithzim]

nioka scott Thank you!

[@sugarghast]

What beautiful carpet.

[@casst346]

wow! that looks mint!

[@princesstiaraable]

Great Job!!!

[@ccie8211]

Great job on your finished basement. You should be very proud. I just purchased Eddie's videos about 30 days ago. I am just finished watching the electrical videos and getting ready to start watching the HVAC videos tomorrow. I would really be interested in any videos you have on your finished shower and how you did all that GREAT work. Eddie's video shows installing a prebuilt shower unit but I would really like to do something more upscale like you did. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks for the compliments. I really don't have much video of the shower going together. I learned most of the how to process from another KZbinr. Check out Sal Diblasi's channel. He has tons of great videos on the subject and is truly a master of his trade. I poured a traditional mortar base pre slope and used a rubber membrane. This is considered the old school method of constructing a shower pan but has survived the test of time. It's also much cheaper then the shower systems out there. The walls are Durocked with a water proofing membrane. Curb is built up with 2x4's. If you have any specific questions, just ask. Definitely check out Sal's channel. Eddies videos are also great. Well worth the investment. Good luck with your project!

[@flashkid8262]

good job

[@fixitwithzim]

Justin Wilkins Thanks

[@whyallthefuss201]

That's some professional looking end result. I've been watching Eddie's videos and I am very impressed with not only his knowledge, but his thoroughness in explaining the steps. Do you mind if I ask how it took to finish your basement?

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks man! Yeah, Eddie does a great job in his videos along with his crew. My project took me right around 8 months to complete. I mostly worked on weekends and a couple hours here and there. I wasn't in any rush and with kids, things sometimes take a backseat. Longest parts of the job was the drywall and shower. Thanks again for stopping by.

[@johnn0hj]

Great job - how long was your project? I assume you also work full time. Thanks, John.

[@fixitwithzim]

Yes, actually work 2 jobs and have kids so my free time is not abundant. From start to finish, 6 months. That's working on the weekends mainly. I wasn't in a rush. I tried to enjoy the process as it went along.

[@LaoSoftware]

Your finished basement is gorgeous. I love it. I plan to remodel my attic. I want to use it as a quiet room for an office and library. It's going to have lots of skylights and windows . So I can have natural lights. It will save me money from using the electricity. Do you think it's a good idea?

[@SxyGrl44]

I'm planning on remodeling our basement as well. It's not as big as yours but I think it can become a more cozy place. What I'm so curious to know is why is there like shelves all over the basement like about 1-2 feet away from the actual back of the wall comes out a shelf and then Sheetrock ... so there's about 4 feet high shelves all around the basement.. I'm wondering what's behind those as to why the person made those.... I'm losing room space because of it. Someone will come and check it out for me but for the longest while I worried what's back there. It's amazing how you can renovate. Good job!!!

[@SxyGrl44]

There was a small hole that I can feel through and it's concrete. So does that mean there's nothing I can do about it? These concrete blocks come from off the basement concrete wall and extends out about 4 feet. Long enough to put a storage bin right on top.

[@cvcv5486]

It look like a medium size basement. Around 900 sq ft

[@jbarres80]

Awesome job

[@bobjosefson5388]

Great job

[@almondfreeman6278]

damm, nice ass house man, good work

[@fixitwithzim]

+Alvin Freeman Thanks for the compliment

[@tomypower4898]

Yes only to work you put in but for sharing joy the world buying the gl50 9k smart tv the family is fun and futon frend

[@TheKrisnicole28]

Wow ur set if something really bad happens on the outside not want to think about getting a generator too

[@fixitwithzim]

Already got one...I’m all set 👍🏻

[@hussainiqbal9623]

Hey John. I hope you are in good health. Are you a wealthy person? I am 22 years old and was wondering how much a house like this would cost? I understand the 12K in the basement, but I mean the whole house. Thank you very much :)

[@jeanettekniebusch9532]

GRANITE half walk is a great idea

[@lauralynn7078]

Great video. Very inspiring

[@fixitwithzim]

Laura Findlay Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@dylandjm99]

Very nice basement but I never saw a back splash like that and I've been in not 100 but in thousands of new and occupied homes.The back splash is on the sink already. What you good do to fix, is to tile up to ceiling then hang your mirror.

[@fixitwithzim]

That's what you call custom my man. Wife wants it, she gets it. Same glass tile that is in shower. I like it, ties the 2 together. Thanks for watching

[@thegreatga]

Damn fine work.

[@markroeder2491]

No hand rail on stairs! Everything else is awesome.

[@fixitwithzim]

Mars Rover I left the handrail off until after the couches were delivered. It has since been installed. I actually filmed the install process but never got around to editing the footage. Maybe someday. Thanks for the compliment!

[@m-tee]

Excellent work...what is the name of the color that you used. I love it

[@fixitwithzim]

+Mutiu Okanlawon Thanks - Glidden "Tea and Honey" from Home Depot

[@jorgemontalvo30]

great job !!! I'm trying to do my bathroom myself but I just found out the main sewage line goes above the basement floor so its really hard me to do the plumbing to connect the toilet without using sewage ejector pump

[@fixitwithzim]

Easy job to do. Just labor intensive. Go for it. Great skill building project

[@tomypower4898]

Yes only to work is great

[@tomrussell5389]

Hometime have a basement repair I have seen this before Kathy Russell

[@fixitwithzim]

Tom Russell thanks for watching!

[@greyfiveys]

That’s amazing.. but... how’s the WiFi connection down there? And what state are you in?

[@rosehamill7145]

Lol he has more closet in his basement than I have in my whole house

[@kenoldbeauzil8834]

He needs to access a couple space like water ,electricity, heat and more

[@RaulMartinez-ri4ur]

You should have made a secret room/pathway.

[@fixitwithzim]

Wouldn't be so secret if I posted on KZbin :-) Thanks for the comment!

[@elrayado1228]

zimsjeep secret to your family at least lol

[@stratisfy2718]

Raul Martinez yes true

[@markaliciousyt2398]

They would just find the vid

[@Guust_Flater]

Very nice! 👍👍😎

[@fixitwithzim]

Thank you!

[@davefilms345]

Amazing it's fucking massive down there, I'd be making that into a home cinema if that was my basement

[@DTCigarFather]

You should be extremely proud of your project .. it looks very professional .... The see through door at the top of the stairs is an Eddie Case trademark ... I too also purchased Eddie Case's how videos; he is definitely, "The Finishing Basement Man" .. I've been studying the videos and about to start my basement project .. the previous owner had already rough-in the bathroom, so I'm trying to figure out how to connect up all the plumbing ... don't see any vent stacks though ... Also, I see you used wall heaters ....did you not tap into the existing HVAC for any of your rooms?

[@fixitwithzim]

DTCigarFather Thanks for the complements. Eddie's videos definitely will save you a lot of time and money. As for the heat, that is a hydronic baseboard loop that I tied into the boiler. I have another video on my channel going more in depth on how I installed it. Good luck with your project!

[@thor458458]

Good job 👌

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks!

[@br0ke803]

I have an 800 sqft finished basement with a bedroom and a media center and an extra room

[@1wired4sound]

Nice work

[@raiheran]

this dude has many closets

[@dylanhurley6361]

Nice man cave bro

[@thomasjackson2845]

Great job! I'm finishing my basement myself also. So, i appreciate the videos. How did it take you? It seems to be taking me forever.

[@gurbhalla]

Beautiful what’s was the total cost of this. Project ? Where U based at ?

[@sehajchahalvlogs238]

Nice basment

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks!

[@pcdoctor2]

By any chance could you do an updated video tour of the basement that shows things new since the last video?

[@fixitwithzim]

Not really, it's my kids playroom and they kind of took the space over so a video wouldn't really do any justice. Only things I did after the video was install the countertops, handrail on the stairs, changed the pendant lights, and touched up some paint. Is there something else you want info on? I can try to help in that regard.

[@syedhassan87]

Awesome job man it looks very good, question for you is what type of heating did you install in the basement?

[@fixitwithzim]

Thanks, hydronic heating. I have another video on my channel going over the HVAC

[@ciaobella47]

I'm looking to add a beverage fridge under the countertop like you have here. I've heard since people say that's not enough ventilation, so wondering if it's worked out well? Enough air flow?

[@SmallsLife]

Great video! I just stumbled upon Eddie Cases video and instantly purchased access to his videos. Did you have any experience with this kind of thing prior to starting your own project?

[@fixitwithzim]

I have done lots of home renovations prior to finishing my basement but never tackled and complete basement job from bare foundation walls to the finished state. I picked up lots of helpful tips and tricks in Eddie's videos that saved me a lot of time, material, and money...especially in the framing stages. If you have some general experience and skills with tools, you should be able to follow the videos and do most of the work yourself. Thanks for comment and for watching. Good luck with your basement!

[@BekaEthio]

Amazing! Excellent work! I have never seen these kind of heater/AC, what is the name? Does it work with gas or electric?

[@fixitwithzim]

Bereket Girma Thank you! I have another video on my channel “how to heat and cool your basement”. Check it out, I detail the entire install of the system