Suck it, builders: A basement update.

We're finishing our basement because I'm tired of having sword fights and four kids (only 1 is mine. I'm not claiming the others) eatin popsicles in my living room. So, the first estimate we got for our 900 square-foot area (we want one big room, a small storage area and a full bathroom) was -- get this -- $35K. Ooookay, you must be smokin' crack. Lots of it. Mixed with bad chemicals.



On to the next estimate. $31,680. Without carpet. You, too, Mr. Random Builder, are smoking teh ganja.

Third estimate? Yeahhh, $38,980 WITHOUT the wet bar or carpet.


Okay, maybe we're the ones lighting up because we had no idea it would cost that much. Seriously. Are they finishing that shit in 24 karat gold?


Uh, no.

My sister-in-law's stepdad used to be a contractor. He came in at $22,500. Cool. So now we're ready to go. We had a huge yard sale last weekend to get rid of some shit we needed to (made $370 in all!) and we're going to rent a storage unit tonight and start carting stuff out of the basement. I'll keep y'all updated with photos as we go!