Reno prep mode

It's been awhile from the last post:o)))

Right now I'm in my basement's renovation prep mode. The first was - measuring and drafting of my "dream basement", it's still in "dream" stage because didn't get any approval from plumber if it's possible concept. Asking knowledgeable friends 1001 questions, reading mighty internet about framing, insulation and etc. The big job was to empty that workshop/TV/storage room. Felting table and kiln went last:o)) Checked any possible moisture problems - non whatsoever :o) that is a good sign. The biggest problem - one and only wall that I need to cover (frame and insulate) is sooo uneven=curved at all perimeter, that I'm not surprised why previous owners left it be. We just were too "green" to understand definition of finished basement and took white painted concrete walls as  good:o)) you live and learn:o) Now I'm in 2x3 and 2x2 and furring strips and soffit making plans. Learnt all new vocabulary. I come to lumber store and as seasoned professional with straight face can tell "I need 15 2x3 for basement furring" or " Do you have pressure treated 2x3?" or " I need not finger jointed 2x3, just SPF":o)))) Ha... mighty internet - free university :o) Right now when I know something about basement reno I can tell that whatever I'll do it will be improvement, because so far what I see (and not) it's done sooo bad that "Holmes on Homes" would be very welcome to help:o)))

 This is a dream draft:o)) And this what I'd found behind build-in book shelfs

 All wall to all directions- wavy 

  Who told that insulation should be behind the drywall - nonsense! Archie helping to check moisture problems under the old vinyl - approved:o)

Meanwhile ...

Finished for somebody "dream/custom made slippers" I hope she will like them, because it took a lot of time and a lot of emails to create the end product:o)))

Also finished my "Folded necklace". When I made the bracelet my friend told "nice necklace" - ops..:o) then I thought that necklace should look good too. So I did.