Ep. 178 Things I Learned From Finishing My Basement

<p><b>I have finished two basements now. I want to share what I have learned from these experiences with you.</b></p><p><br/></p><ol><li><b>Get a city permit. You never know what could come back on you. You don’t want to have any issues.</b></li><li><b>This is time consuming. Whether you are on the phone with a contractor, getting supplies, or working in your basement on the weekend, you will spend a lot of time finishing your basement.</b></li><li><b>You will save a lot of money. You will literally save thousands of dollars. </b></li><li><b>It will take more time than if you hire out. When you finish your basement on your own, this is obviously not your full time job like it would be for a contractor you would hire. </b></li><li><b>It can be hard to find subcontractors. Finding trustworthy contractors who want to do a small job on the side may be challenging.</b></li></ol><p><br/></p><p><b>Have you finished your own basement? What are things you learned? Do you agree or disagree with what I have learned? Let me know in the comments!</b></p><p><br/></p>