Stair finishing

Well, the basement is pretty much done. The two projects left there are finishing soffits on either side of the room. I have also not decided how to finish the rail/wall at the stair. Right now, we are going to live with things a little before we make any decisions.

The stairs came out nice. We put a couple coats of the Polyshades on it - the same we used on all of the woodwork in the basement. We will have to get a runner for down the center but we can wait a little while for that too.

My next goal will be to measure up the windows for storms and to finish our daughter's room.

Trim and ceiling almost done

Our friend John and I spent some time on Labor Day finishing the main ceiling in the basement. I will probably spend the next several months "fine tuning" it - adjusting screws and gluing the joints and we still haven't figured out how it will be finished or if it will be left light - but all in all it looks pretty good and for the most part it is complete.

I also was able to finish the basement trim and the liquor cabinet (bar to be built after we are finished with the bedrooms upstairs). My second attempt at finish carpentry was much better than the last but I still think I'll keep my day job.

I will be tackling the stair finish and "railings" next. We also have a little painting and a soffit to finish above the TV after that. After those items, the basement will be done... ...For now.