Course curriculum

    1. Course Introduction

    2. What to Expect from the Course

    3. Questions for Your Instructor

    1. Radon Testing: Don't Skip This!

    2. Build a New Home for Easy Basement Finish

    3. The Sump Pump

    4. Insurance for Backup in Basement

    5. Insulation for Basement Walls

    6. Access for Bringing Materials Into Basement

    7. Building Codes for Basement Finish Planning

    8. Rework Costs

    9. Waterproofing & Drainage for the New Home for Future Basement Finish

    10. Creating a Floor Plan With Graph Paper

    11. Online Floor Planner Creation Tool

    12. Why You Should Pull a Permit

    13. The Permit Application Package

    14. Bidding Out Mechanicals

    15. Bid Comparisons

    16. HVAC Scope of Work

    17. Electrical Scope of Work

    18. Plumbing Scope of Work

    1. Lumber Delivery

    2. Layout

    3. Framing a Wall

    4. How to Frame a Wall

    5. Fireblocking

    6. Frame Wall Under Fireblocking

    7. Framing Walls Biggest to Smallest

    8. Framing a Wall with a Door

    9. Framing a Wall with a Door

    10. Framing a Wall at a Window

    11. Square Up Walls

    12. Shimming Under Beam

    13. Backing for Barndoor

    14. Framing Bath and Closet

    15. Framing Around Ductwork in Ceilings

    16. Drywall Backing

    17. Framing Under Stairs for Closet

    18. Stiffen Drywall Seam Studs

    19. Shower Door Support

    20. Add Heat Duct to Bathroom

    21. Add Bath Fan to Bathroom

    22. Plumbing Rough

    23. Electrical Rough

    24. Fireblocking

    25. Inspections

    26. Insulation Introduction

    27. Foam Board Insulation

    28. Batt Insulation Installation and Sound Control

    29. Drywall Board Stock

    30. Drywall Tools

    31. Drywall Hang - Walls

    32. Drywall Hang in Unfinished Area

    33. Screw Gun

    34. Exposed Ceilings

    35. Do This Before Hanging Ceiling Drywall!

    36. Hanging Ceiling Drywall

    37. Step-by-Step Ceiling Hang

    38. Joist Bay Sound Insulation

    39. Add Fireplace/TV Bumpout

    40. Corner Bead

    41. Corner Bead: Additional Resources

    42. Drywall Finishing Tools and Materials

    43. Prep for Finishing

    44. Finishing Tapered Seams

    45. Shower Surround Finishing

    46. Angle Finishing

    47. Finishing Corner Bead

    48. Keeping Tools Clean

    49. Sanding Drywall

    1. Joist Ceiling Paint

    2. Paint Walls & Ceilings

    3. Add Trim at Top of Wall

    4. Install Doors 1

    5. Install Doors 2

    6. Install Doors 3 - Recap

    7. Electrical Trim

    8. Trim Windows

    9. Paint Doors

    10. Barn Door Installation Tips

    11. Vinyl Plank Floor Preparation

    12. Vinyl Plank Floor Installation

    13. Additional Vinyl Plank Tips

    14. Install Door Casing

    15. Plumbing Trim

    16. Base Molding Installation

    17. Trim Painting

About this course

  • $149.00
  • 87 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

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