There really is nothing more tortuous than looking at pictures of houses under construction. Really, you can't figure out what is what, no sense of where rooms are in relation to others rooms. Just sticks nailed together. Like this:

So consider this your fair warning as I dive into the newest project at our home, basement finishing! And by newest, I mean we have been at this since the babies were three months-old (they are about to turn two next month). Because, of course, the best time to start a ginormous project such as finishing your basement is when you have newborn twins. Right?

In fairness, this is something we need. Although our house is large, so is our family. Five children need their space and, face it, another TV. So Steve has been toiling many weekends and sometimes after work just to get to this point.

He has done the framing and the electrical with minimal help from his Dad (Hi Phil!). The HVAC work was done in a weekend with help from my friend's husband (Hi Andi!). The plumbing we hired out (Hi plumber guy!). Steve has really done a fantastic job, I am very proud of him!

So tomorrow is the big day! The drywall people come and we actually get some walls! From there we will have a lot more work to do, but I feel like we are finally getting somewhere!

When we are finished, we will have a work room with utility sink, guest room, full bath, bar/pool table area, play/TV area, and my favorite part:

A small room with large pantry!

In the meantime, I am looking for all ideas on how to keep drywall dust down in the rest of the house. Suggestions welcome! I can't wait to share with you the finished product!

Full Bath

Den/Guest Room with two closets

TV/Play Area with bar area in the background