Thanks.
This project has not been completely DIY. Three years ago, before the kids, I would not have even considered having a contractor do any work on my house. But time is more precious these days, and I'd much rather be hanging out with the family then working every evening and weekend in the basement. I hired a drywall company to do the framing (steel stud) and drywall. I added some insulation (yuck), roughed in the electrical, pulled the audio/video cables, and did various other small jobs (HVAC, central vac etc.). They start taping today, therefore the basement should be ready for paint by Monday. I’m really looking forward to the big screen, and running the QS8 and VTF-3 MKII though their paces!