Hello, I have 1700 sqft basement that I intent to finish. I was wondering if one of you experienced people will put some light on this. I got this list of things to do from this forum. JOB STATUS == ====== 1. Draw a plan. DONE 2. Solve moisture problems. Have put 6mil moisture barrier after putting drylock on cracks. 5. Reroute any ducts, pipes, cables. DONE 9. Frame exterior walls. DONE 10. Frame interior walls. DONE 12. HVAC rough-in. DON'T Understand what this means 13. DWV rough-in. DON'T Understand what this means a)Taking care of the beams in the ceiling, How do I box them and save headroom, Any details would be great. b)three poles which are load bearing vertical in the center of the basement, Can one put a round drywall around it. c)How to do the venting for the bathroom like both for the fan and toilet. d)regarding running wires can I just make holes all around the basement in the studs and run them through it to their destination or can I just run them with plastic U's arong the ceiling joists. e) meaning of Frame soffits. f) when I want to make a water pipe joint for attaching pipe to a sink, i think I shut the water and how do I empty the pipes before cutting or is it okay for water to fall through the joint before you can solder a "T". AT what point should I do it, since the basement kicken cabinets & sink would be last thing to do. Should I create the connection and then put a cap on it at the end close to the place of making the sink connection g)when to add the insulation, Is it after all electrical is done and all plubming is done from running the copper & pvc pipe standpoint. 20. Drywall ceiling. 21. Drywall walls. 22. Tape/mud drywall. 23. Prime and texture and prime drywall. 24. Hang doors. 25. Install trip. What does this means 26. Paint. 27. Finish bathroom. 28. Install flooring. 29. Electrical trim-out. What does this means 30. Plumbing and electrical trim-out. What does this means Thanks for all the help.

This past winter I purchased an older home and upon surveying the attic I found that the previous owners made no attempt to update the insulation. Meaning; I still have the older insulation that at best resembles big piles of lint. My question is two-fold. Does the old insulation have to be removed from the attic or can I further insulate over the top, and will I then be able to replace the the old flooring material with either pressboard or plywood? This is my first house and the first big project I need to tackle so any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!