[JonT]

Thanks for the kind comments. This took 1 1/2 years of mostly weekend work for me (aside from the framing). My dad was a huge help with the framing--he did probably 70% of it working several hours per day--he's retired. The soffits were a huge pain. They probably took just as long as the outer walls. I took pictures at each stage of the completion so its a neat record of how it all went in. I had to paint the entire basement walls 6 times (!) Primer, base coat, then 4 coats of this $40/gallon glaze that needs a special roller (I found this out after 2 coats that showed every roller line). My wife picked out the paint at Lowes and they didnt tell her about the "special" roller. Thanks idiot. Electrical is not difficult just very time consuming with all the planning (most important), pulling romex, and attaching everything. Most of the lights are on dimmers--highly recommended. Tilework with 18" tiles wore me out--not sure I'd to that again but they look fantastic. I had to adapt the projector to work on the 8 ft ceiling so thats why its at such an extreme angle so yes the vertical offset is maxed out. Picture is wonderful with a good HD movie or tv signal. Sports, movies and PS3 are UNBELIEVABLE to watch. Speakers are Magnepan--and they sound amazing. My wife and I love to entertain and now we finally have a place to do it. I really wish I could say I was done but I'm afraid the kitchen is next....