I am interested in finishing my basement and create a family room. It consists of a very large room that's about 12' x 25'. It also has a seperate room that has the Washer and dryer and the heating and A/C units that will eventually be finished along with adding either a half bath with a stall shower, but that's later on. The house has Central Air btw. My main dilemna is that because it is a "split" and has a walk-up and out basement, I have a 4 ft (approx) wall around the entire floor. I am assuming I will need to frame around this. The rest of the walls will need wiring for outlets, etc. but seem ready to sheetrock. The ceilings are high (10 ft?) and uncovered as well. I would like to put a floor down as well and insulate between it and the foundation. I am not extremely experienced but I am a hard worker. I am trying to research the subject so that I can possibly do as much of it as I can myself. I have a brother-in-law who is a contractor, but is extremely busy and not completely reliable for this reason. he is also building an addition onto his own house. With that said, is there any advise or suggestions as to how to approach this project. Book suggestions are welcomed as well. My main concern, honestly, is framing around the cement wall. Once that is done it will make things a little easier (I think). Any advise?

We are refinishing a walk out basement. It has a flat concrete slab and we will have a bedroom, bath, enterainment area and a children's play area. What is the best flooring option. We considered a wood laminate (non glue) but because of the sump pump, were advised against it. Can some one help us with suggestions?