Soon, hopefully before kid #3 gets here, I would like to finish at least half of my basement. I'll say that at my first house, with a MUCH smaller basement, I did a few things myself, studs, drywall, lame carpet...
I don't want to do this one myself. I'd like to hear first-hand experiences you have had with local companies. Prices (if you don't mind sharing), recommendations, good/bad ideas, what you wish you had done differently.
I have about 1900-2000sqft to deal with, but I want to keep the furnace/water heater/sump/water softener area unfinished. My basement is basically a large, long rectangle. I am wanting at least a living area/TV area, another 1/2 bath, large storage area, currently have a fullsize pool table that I never use any more, so it can go or stay.
http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=529&pictureid=4954
This is about 66' by 29'