Comments on: A Plan for the Basement https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:31:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: Molly https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-778838 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:31:56 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-778838 In reply to Scoops.

Thanks! It’s adorable how careful he is to not treat geezers like me like idiots! Darn teenagers; they’ll probably take over the world someday.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-778296 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:52:46 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-778296 In reply to Molly.

Hey Molly, I like this teen’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiF9Dk9eeZg0P0W2MfqOrwA He cover lots of stuff and doesn’t make you feel like a dummy. Yay Sketchup!

]]> By: Molly https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-778023 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:04:20 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-778023 Love the blog- so refreshingly different than many others…I think it’s time for a springtime cocktail recipe! Any tips/sources on good sketchup tutorials you found? I’ve got the very basics down but I’m still struggling to get to the addiction phase (which I want to be in!). Love (and stealing) your approach: sketch it and it will come!

]]> By: Sherene https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-540816 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:41:29 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-540816 Hello! My husband and I are in the beginning stages of getting our basement updated and we are working with an awesome woman named Sam Strong. She’s got a company called Metamporphosis http://www.morphmpls.com/#welcome
So far our experience with her has been great. She’s been honest, patient and really knows her stuff. Perhaps this is too late since your post was in February, but if you’re still looking check em out!

]]> By: Marnie https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-504022 Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:59:27 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-504022 I’m curious if you’ve made progress in the basement? We’re embarking on a similar reno and would love to see what steps you’ve taken since Feb!

]]> By: Martha https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-448251 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:50:51 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-448251 In reply to Scoops.

So glad to hear you are playing w/ Sketchup! I had to quit as when I started playing with it last year, it was all I wanted to do, EVER. This looks like a great plan. As someone who has a crumbling concrete and pine hole for a basement, I suggest you consider yourself lucky. You are starting from not such a very bad place.

]]> By: SARGE IN CHARGE https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-441055 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 13:06:01 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-441055 In reply to Scoops.

Hahahaha, I love your outrage at that false accusation! I’d love to deny it, but unfortunately I fell for the IKEA mirror wall scam in my first apartment after college. However, I definitely learned the error of my ways – first when I hung them way too high and realized that not only were they hideous, but also did not even serve the normal functions of a mirror because I could only see the top third of my head. And again when I tried to take them down and they all broke into several pieces in the process and left tons of adhesive gunk on the walls. Ugh. I am ashamed but I hope this can be a cautionary tale for others…

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-440246 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:29:54 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-440246 In reply to Chloe joy.

Me too! Can’t wait to get this ball rolling. We’re starting to meet with potential builders this week!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-440245 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:29:21 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-440245 In reply to Sarge in CHARGE.

No Sarge!!!! I didn’t put those mirrors there, I would never! They were here when we moved in and they are very stuck to the walls – although I don’t fault anyone who as made the mistake, as long as realize the error of their ways ;)

]]> By: Chloe joy https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-440173 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:49:51 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-440173 Check out those SketchUp skillz! Most excellent. This space is going to be awesome! So excited to see it come together

]]> By: Sarge in CHARGE https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-440118 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:08:26 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-440118 Looks like a perfect mix of cozy and sleek! Will be excited to see it come together.

And no shame, Scoops – EVERYONE has fallen for the IKEA mirror wall at some point! I mean, they are still able to convince people to buy these horrors in 2015!
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70179377/

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-438369 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:50:43 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-438369 In reply to Tina Batori.

Hey Tina! Oh man, I totally get having a laundry set-up on the second floor, it would be great. I don’t think it’s in the cards for us, and so far I’ve never minded hauling laundry down to the basement. Maybe someday after the kids are out of the house and we have more space we can make something like that work on the 2nd floor.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-438368 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:49:21 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-438368 In reply to Anna @Annabode.

He Anna! Yea! Sketchup is pretty cool and kind of addictive – and then I can’t stop making everything perfect. I’m glad I know about it now.

Good luck with the house buying – so much comes on the market in spring.

]]> By: Erin https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-437306 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:23:26 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-437306 In reply to Scoops.

Scoops, we did get an insert since we already had the wood burner in place. Since you’re starting from scratch you have so many more possibilities! I will say that the people at the fireplace in EP by Menards were kind of jerky to us every time we went in. We ended up going with the fireplace store right by the bagel place over near ridge dale. Nice guys and good prices. But I think the place by Menards had more options. Can’t wait to see what you guys choose!

]]> By: Tina Batori https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-437289 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:19:19 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-437289 Looks great and I commend you for your energy in doing this project after all you’ve already done inside and outside your home. The only thing that I wonder about is having the laundry in the basement when the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. How about a vertical pair of washer/dryers jammed into a closet on the bedroom floor? Maybe it’s because I’m older than you are, but the thought of taking laundry for 2 adults and 2 lively kids all the way from upstairs to the basement, and back, makes me tired just thinking about it. but I know you plan carefully and always perfect to a quality I can’t imagine doing myself.

]]> By: Anna @Annabode https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-437162 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:56:08 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-437162 I love your new design! You really made the space much more functional–I especially love the game area with the built-in fridge. We’ll be buying a house this spring, and all the ones we’ve seen have very long empty basements–so I’m going to save this and use it as inspiration. Also, sketchup is the bessssttttt. Good luck, excited to follow along!

]]> By: Melanie https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-437112 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:39:57 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-437112 In reply to Scoops.

This is awesome. I thought I was the only gal out there who was the handy one while her husband stood by and said please don’t make me go anywhere near that pile of paint/tools etc. I only bring him in when I really need back-up. He’s in charge of the cooking and I make sure our old house keeps making progress! Cheers!

]]> By: Sage @ Plaster&Disaster https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-436850 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:37:41 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-436850 In reply to Scoops.

Absolutely, YoutTube has some great resources. Impressive you figured it out so fast, though, you’re a natural talent!

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-436759 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:20:14 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-436759 In reply to Kelly.

Thanks so much Kelly! I hope it turns out awesome too, I’m excited to get started on this thang.

]]> By: Scoops https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/2015/02/a-plan-for-the-basement.html#comment-436758 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:19:45 +0000 https://www.deucecitieshenhouse.com/?p=9402#comment-436758 In reply to Meg.

Hey Meg! I suppose I never really talk about it much but “YES” sounds like we have similar husband/fiances, mine can barely operate a screw driver and that is not an understatement.. Lucky for us, my husbo has no problem with me taking charge on these projects. We’ve always known that he is bad at handy stuff, but he’s really good at spreadsheets, writing songs and being funny, so we stick to what we’re good at. We also found out that we totally stink at working together on handy projects so we just keep it separated (like the offspring song). He does weigh it on design and was a big part in helping me figure out this model of the basement space. Good luck with the kitchen reno, sounds like a fun winter project – hope you can get your hands on it ;)

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