The basement at Casa dé Hambone is almost finished!  The carpeting went in today.  All that remains is triming down two doors that no longer fit due to the carpet and padding, and the installation of “covering doors” over the laundry chute, the gas meter and the chimney cleanout.

I have to admit, it's bittersweet.  On one hand, it's nice to know that it's behind me and it turned out pretty nice.  This is encouraging for the house we're about to move into ... I know about what it would cost and what it would take.  On the other hand, I now have a decent basement that we could live and play in that I'll be leaving in just over a month ... not to mention it cost me around $3,700.  Hopefully the investment is enough that prospective buyers will be further incented to seal the deal for a few $$ more.