I'm working on mine as we speak. The permit process was pretty easy. Just have a good sketch of what is existing, and what you're adding. That seemed to help when I was down at City Hall.
So far I've finished all the stud walls and put the electrical in myself. That part was pretty straight forward. Installed a bunch of wall plugs, recessed lighting, some track lighting, a bathroom heat lamp, exhaust fan, GFCI circuts, etc, etc.
I definitely recommend getting a copy of the Alberta Electrical Code book. They have them at Home Depot for about $12. Saved me from making a bunch of rookie mistakes. Has a bunch of rules too on how many plugs you need to have and such as well. Also, if you're doing your own wiring, get yourself a good set of wire strippers. Best $25 I've spent on tools in a long time.
Just now jackhammered opened up the concrete slab for a jetted-tub, sink, and toilet. Framing in the support for the tub tonight. Adding the copper and black plastic plumbing this weekend if everything goes well.
Still on the list:
* Finish adding in-wall wiring for my future home theater system (really inexpensive and easy to do, and there wont be any cables showing when I'm done)
* Insulate walls and put up vapor barrier.
* Insulate ceiling.
* Put up drywall.
* Mud / tape.
* Paint.
* Flooring (not 100% sure what we're going to do here yet... hmmmm...)
Let me know if you have any questions I can answer. I'm no expert, but things have been going well so far.
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