Best invention... ever....

Ok, I know I haven't posted in awhile. It's been pretty non-stop getting the remainder of the drywall done. During the two week break over Christmas, I was able to hang all of the large pieces of drywall. I tell you, a drywall lift is the best invention ever. I was able to lift these 60-pound sheets of drywall to the ceiling in seconds. It also allowed me to place the sheets horizontally on the walls instead of vertically. With vertically placed drywall, while easier to install, is a bit more awkward to finish with taping. With vertical 8-foot seams, smoothing the mud will require a long up and down motion which would make it difficult to control the taping knife. Horizontally placed drywall yields long horizontal seams that can be smoothed by walking along the wall. The vertical seams won't be taller than 4 feet.

Now, I've been busy taking care of all the little pieces around bulkheads and columns (chases). I also built the front wall of the bar. The bar will be made of RTA (ready to assemble) cabinets which, when covered with a laminate counter top, will give a standard 36 inch high work surface. The front wall will be 42 inches high when capped with laminate counter top.

Another weekend or so and then I'll be able to clean up the basement and get some pictures taken. Then, I have to install corner bead and start taping.