Setting Up an Art Studio/Craft Room in an unfinished Basement // All the Things You Need to Know!

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My art room isn't fancy. It's not even a room, it's an unfinished corner of my basement. This video is not meant to impress anyone, I made it to inspire you to make a space for your art wherever you can. Most of the furnishings are reclaimed or picked up as needed. It's a hodgepodge but it works well for me. I will try and find links to any of the things I mentioned below but most of the things I mentioned can be picked up inexpensively at the home improvement store like Lowes or a discount store like WalMart. Claim your space artists and crafters! *affiliate links used.
Lighting:
I use aluminum clap lights with daylight balanced CFLs or LED lights.
Clamp lights: amzn.to/2FnDDzS
Bulbs: amzn.to/2MUCYKc
*these can also be found at a hardware/department store easily
Heat:
I have a 1500w Eden Pure Infrared space heater. It provides heat in a few minutes and as you can hear in the video gives off a fan sound. An oil-filled radiator is another option but it takes longer to heat up an area so you might need to start it an hour before you begin working. I also have an oil-filled radiator but it didn't feel as warm to me as the Eden Pure. Amazon has lots of options with reviews: amzn.to/2SXSKHV
Storage:
9 cube units: amzn.to/2ZROlb6
Letter trays to store or collect project parts: amzn.to/2ZTxRiF
Moisture mitigation:
I don't know much about dehumidifyers but there are options with reviews here: amzn.to/37xRCPo
We had an interior perimeter drain done by a company that was an installer/franchise of Basement Systems. I am not affiliated with this company but here is a link: www.basementsystems.com/ I'll warn you it was expensive but it was worth it to be able to use our cellar. We have a one-story ranch so it basically doubled our space.
I have not used this product myself but other crafters with basement craft rooms recommend Damp Rid. It's pretty cheap so worth a try if you have musty air: amzn.to/2SWAmiW
Safety:
Radon test: amzn.to/35tVIqi *there is a mold detection test too if you are worried about that.
Fire extinguisher: amzn.to/2MZ6zlQ
*Tip: Unplug any space heater when you are done for the day and switch off all power strips, you save electricity and know all of your lights and appliances are off.
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@elizabethlanecreations 4 года назад

Love the fact that your space is not perfect - so many of the craft spaces we see are perfect (I do wish mine was.....) but totally unattainable for the average crafter 🥰 thank you for being you❣️

@missyb.623 4 года назад

I agree!! Mine is in the basement and often just looks like organized chaos!! Although I have seen some Crafters pull the camera back and show their desks! It makes me laugh. Just like the rest of us, it's a mess with a 12 x 12 cleared space to film!

@emptynestscrapper961 4 года назад

Totally agree. Add me to the list of basement crafters with repurposed furniture. You can check out my room tour, it’s my one and only video...lol because it was so bad! I filmed between projects, so it was picked up for that minute. As soon as I begin a project it gets totally out of control. But I certainly appreciate seeing Lindsay create such beautiful art in a less than perfect space. It’s a great reminder...custom cabinets are not a requirement for crafting or creating art.

@wulfseig1864 4 года назад

Thanks for all this info. I don't have a basement but what we do have is 2 living rooms. Not gonna lie, it was a fight. Hubby's a very um, well, if it's a living room then it has to be a living room kind of person. I'm a, this is our space, make it work for our needs, person. No kids, no family, just us two. So, now our second unused living room is a very used craft space. Made my own scrap box out of a U shaped desk and shelves. Lighting was an issue but I got those craft floor lamps, problem solved. Got the ones with flexible lights so I can point light wherever I need. I'm almost finished with my setup. I took my time with every category and crafted along to way to see if things were going to work. My advice is divide and conquer each category. Tackle and finish paper before moving on to embellishments, ect. Take time to play while setting up. IMO, best way to find out if your set up will work. Lindsay touched on this as well but do a little bit each day. I have a 15 minute rule. I say to myself, just do 15 minutes. Especially if it's a big project because it can seem overwhelming. But if you tell yourself all you have to do is 15 minutes you won't believe how much pressure it relieves. Sorry so long winded but wanted to include these things because all of them helped me tremendously. Good luck guys and enjoy the process of setting up your space. Dream how wonderful it will be once it's finished. Again TFS Lindsay.

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Great tip!

@Kitchensurprise 4 года назад

After 50 years of marriage, I have a studio! I have always worked out of a closet (2 door style...not walk in). I stored craft items in the top and my husband built in a sewing space where I could quilt,or put the machine under the table space and use it to craft. We built a new home and I dedicated a bedroom to my arts and crafts. I still use the closet, but as a space for my home office and book storage. The room has work surfaces on two walls ( one with a built in sewing machine and cutting table; one wall has my paints and markers and die cutting. The other wall has another sewing area with sewing cabinet and a wall of threads and rulers and templates and a fabric storage unit. I floated a cabinet in the center of the room for my pressing station. It is a mess! Every inch is being used! I am so proud😉

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Sounds lovely:)

@wandawoodle7042 4 года назад

My husband bought me an old camper and turned it into my she shack I love it !

@hannahcrumley3103 4 года назад

Wanda Woodle - that’s so awesome Wanda, are you in the south? I have wanted to do this but I live in upstate NY- so winter would be rough! I absolutely love old campers!

@gaila.c.602 4 года назад

Yeah that sounds great, except for possible heat and/or cold temps causing a problem.

@wandawoodle7042 4 года назад

@@hannahcrumley3103 I do live in Georgia but it still gets pretty cold sometimes he left it on its wheels to keep it off the ground and put air and heat in it I truly love it

@ireneisbell2004 4 года назад

I say, you have a great husband . He must be a very caring person .

@JenaTuckerAquariums 4 года назад

@@wandawoodle7042 Hi, I'm in Georgia too😊

@tincker3512 4 года назад

Foam puzzle flooring works great to insulate a work/living space in a basement. It is easy to install, clean and nice to stand/walk on.

@joannecarroll5504 4 года назад

Your idea with the trays works for me; my illness forces me to spend a lot of time resting, so I whatever I'm working on goes in a tray & gets carried to bed with me, or to the patio while the dog plays outside etc. I don't buy new trays though, my frugal trays are recycled plastic packaging. If we buy a family sized pasta bake or lasagne etc, the food comes in a foil tray, then that sits inside an extra plastic tray which just goes straight in the recycling when you open it. I wash those trays & re-use them as my project trays :)

@wulfseig1864 4 года назад

What a great idea. I'm like you. My illness keeps me from doing a lot but I have a travel cart and smaller computer stands set up. That way I can craft in a couple of places depending on how my body is doing. Sending you lots of strength and hugs.

@joannecarroll5504 4 года назад

@@wulfseig1864 Right back at you! :)

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Great idea!

@thisnthat42 4 года назад

I think it's important for people to realise that furniture doesn't have to match. I see too many of these perfect matching white studios which is fine but not necessarily practical unless you are buying from scratch. Why chuck out perfectly good furniture, use what you have. I am in a corner of our lounge and when we got rid of our broken stereo that we didn't feel like we needed to replace I decided to use the stereo cabinet instead for my sketch books and some of my supplies. The rest are in a tall drawer unit under the stairs in the hallway with my sewing machine stored on top and my fabric and yarn is in an ottoman in the lounge which doubles as seating in a pinch. It would be nice to have my own room and have everything set out but then I wouldn't be near my family in the evenings and I don't think it's good to isolate yourself all of the time.

@emptynestscrapper961 4 года назад

Sooo agree! Matching furniture is not a requirement for making art! Repurposing is so much more respectful of the environment, not to mention easier on the wallet. Although it’s fun to see beautiful spaces, as you said unless you’re starting from scratch, use what you have😀

@joannecarroll5504 4 года назад

I'm lucky to have finally acquired my own space for my art, craft & sewing mess, but still close to the family room. I'm (very) slowly putting it together, I disassembled an old corner desk & made it in to a double length desk along 1 wall. I also have a big ol' 90s melamine desk to cut up into another work surface atop my 2 drawer filing cabinets & I'll slice the rest into shelving. For craft paint storage, I built handy little square modules from recycled cardboard, empty kitchen roll tubes & vinyl. & wall mounted them. My tube paints are going to hang from cheap hardware store pegboard using bulldog clips eventually. I washed & painted large fruit tins for brushes pens etc,& There's some brush-drying racks too, just 3M hooks holding up a round dowel rod with rubber bands to tie my brushes to, so I'll never be tempted to dry my brushes upside down again - no water running into these ferrules! lol. I scored a 'craft cabinet' with corkboard front on clearance & mounted it on the wall but tbh, I should have saved my money as it hardly holds anything - I like my DIY storage much better :)

@crystalfranklin2583 4 года назад

Thank you, Lindsey, for covering not only only the organizational aspects of having a basement/garage studio, but also health and safety issues. Lots of useful info and things a lot of us might not have thought of initially but would definitely benefit greatly from knowing in advance, such as the moisture issues and power supply and the radon thing. I live in the south but don't have a basement, but it's good to know things like that in case I ever do live in a home with a basement.

@meldixon1918 4 года назад

Love the tray idea 💡 The wanting to be with family but not interested in the football game is so real haha! It’s inspiring that you really are doing all that you do with the space that you have. Love it thank you!

@hibird357 4 года назад

I love it. Make it work for you now. I've always waited for the perfect this or that. 61 yrs now and I realized about 10 years ago, there is no perfect. Just make it work for you and for now.

@coreenhealy3442 4 года назад

A basket for my current project is a great idea! My husband gets frustrated as I take over more and more of the dining room table through the course of a multi- session project. But a basket would enable me to keep most everything together in between sessions so I can put it away and take it out again quickly.

@josiegitto8928 4 года назад

You can wear your jammys for all I care ,you look great ! Here in Italy the homes are made out of cement ,so they can be really humid . Im lucky cause my home is old and was built well with 2 feet walls . Thank you for always giving great imfo .hugs

@hannahcrumley3103 4 года назад

😉👍🏼you have made great use of your space! I have a basement studio too. My house was built into a hill so it can be entered in the front at ground level into the main house- the back of the house can be entered at ground level into the basement. I am fortunate that my studio walls were completely above the ground so we could replace the tiny windows with 2 big ones. I sealed the cinder block walls & the floor. We have done a lot of the same things: dehumidifier, office rug, shelving a bit away from the walls & radon testing (so important). I use my floor joists overhead for storage too. I enjoy your channel - I firmly believe in using what you have! You give great advice and ideas. I also enjoy reading other comments - there is a wealth of knowledge on your channel!

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@shekathearl1731 4 года назад

I use polycrylic on everything woodish. All my mdf, cheap or even good wood is coated with polycrylic. My apartment has flooded more times than I can count. In order to not have to spend money on new furniture I just coat it and protect it. So much peace of mind for such a small price. I recently did under the kitchen sink and when it got wet all I had to do is wipe it down and was clean and no damage. The apartment management is now doing it too.

@listychick 4 года назад

omg i bet there must be black mold issues, in your flooring and in the lower walls, you should move to an upstairs place. or ask if you can do a good cleaning behind the walls with javex, if you can remove the walls and wash behind there

@lorirobinson7357 4 года назад

Love this video. All about "usong what you have" even what ever space you have. I craft in my garage (not attached). Some conversion work had been done before we bought the house, but itstill looked and felt like a garage. We have a few things since we moved in, but financial realities make doing more a very slow process. I really do love my space in summer and fall, but in the winter time it does get very uncomfortable. The insulation is minimal, and we still have exposed beams in the ceiling. I love the look of thr beams, but it really does create heat issues. My tin roof also has a few leaks in it as well. When it rains I put plastic sheeting over my tables and work areas, where I know the leaks are. I also keep my shelving area covered with shower curtains at all time for the same reason. Although there are quite a few issues, my hubby and I have made it work for the most part. I do take my paints and glues in the house inthe winter time for safe keeping. I also set up a folding table in my living room so I can work on some smaller projects during the cold months. I do make "shopping lists" periodically to get supplies from the studio after completing on project so I can start the next. But I also return things to the studio so I have room to work on another creation. Yes I love my studio, even though I know it still needs work. But as you said, no place is perfect, although any place can be in a position to work for you. Thank you for sharing this video, and all you do all the time. And most importantly...keep warm. 😀😀

@beverlyrowan5259 4 года назад

I love the comment about not waiting for the situation to be perfect to begin being creative. I went from a tiny extra bedroom to my side of the master bedroom to half the basement of our small townhouse. I love my basement space. It's not pretty, but I have lots of room for crafting, sewing and storage. It just needs a good cleaning after the holiday craziness.

@denii9384 3 года назад

I too, sew in an unfinished basement. Your video helped me solve an annoying low light problem I had. When you panned to the ceiling and I saw those clamp lights, I immediately knew this was the solution!! Thank you so much🙏

@ellenschmidt3005 4 года назад

I'm fortunate that I have my craft room in a bedroom on the second level, but I can feel removed from the everyday activities when I'm up there. I love the idea of using the plastic containers to carry things to other areas and will implement that in my crafting! Thanks Lindsay!

@donagreen3436 4 года назад

You come off as practical, 'frugal', realistic and down to earth. We don't watch you to see perfection and the ideal. Thanks for being real. And I love your new hair although it took me a bit to get used to your new look. The new hairstyle has opened up your face and freed you from frequently tossing it about. And maybe it's new makeup or the color of your clothing that make your eyes stand out more.... Not being negative about the old look but your new look is updated, carefree looking and attractive. Not judging, just giving a compliment where it's due. Thanks for all you share!

@voguevania 4 года назад

Thank you for this. I have struggled for many years to craft in adequate spaces, without dedicated surfaces and proper storage. My family members have often moved my projects (sometimes inadvertently damaging them, which causes discouragement and, usually, abandonment of the projects). I recently claimed part of my bonus room as my work room. I am so grateful to have a space of my own, although it will never be decked out in IKEA or Recollections storage. It's good to know that you and others have been successfully creating in less-than-ideal spaces.

@lyndalseaton9777 4 года назад

Lindsay, you always inspire all to make the most of what you've got. LOVE IT. We are after all trying to recycle and reuse to save $$ and the earth. The tip I have for you is to purchase a couple of WiFi plug in power switches, to plug your lights and heater, you can turn them on/off using an app on your phone or Google, alexa etc. I bought mine from kmart Australia, but it also means you can monitor it if you are not sure if you left them on and off. I find it a piece of mind that I can check from my bed or the shops if I've left anything on, or preheat your room without having to go into your basement, also you can program a timer with it. I find them AWESOME. YOU can use them with you powerstrip. Easy to set up as well. Fingers crossed your mojo comes back it's full potential.. Happy crafting/painting

@Mamaosa63 4 года назад

Hi Lindsay, thank you so much for your time sharing. Now l feel like l just met you in person. I have been ill for sometime, my elderly years is holding me back from healing; nonetheless, let me share my quest for the ideal spot to learn my new art. I did move my 40 year old large table five times within my small house looking for the ideal spot because l crave for natural light. Here in the CA Sierras, winter is bitter and dark, so l ended up compromising the space in my small bedroom because here the window faces south. It’s pretty tight but cozy, and l use an Oil heater which l can regulate when needed. I’m am like you, very concerned about fires. I bough from Target a nine cube organizer for all my art supplies, and situated it inside my closet. Yes I did get rid of half the clothings, but l finally made it home. My kid said that the set-up of my room reminded them of college life. By the way, my picture in the white sweater is me 35 years ago. ❤️Marie

@flychk1229 4 года назад

Lol self conscious about how you look! You always look great! Thank you for being so thorough, informative and HONEST. Not to mention fearless! Love how you find solutions to problems so you can move on to what you do 😊

@annewashington1657 4 года назад

I loved your tips and your studio space. It is not a “showcase” but a studio is about creating! 💕 My basement is an old field stone and tiny... so I have a small portion of my living room that I use. My work top is an old kitchen table and found armoires. It works more importantly it allows me to work. It also works best to part of my family, my sons have special needs so it allows me to be available to them and to run my business. I am all for “real” space. Thanks for sharing.

@amymclaughlin1201 4 года назад

I've got a cheapo Harbor Freight workbench in my basement. Wouldn't recommend it for heavy duty stuff. Great for crafting. It's got a light, outlets, and pegboard. My basement is dampish, even with dehumidifier. So I don't store paper done there. Our basement was deepened and enlarged by a previous owner, and the new stairs have these shelves and cubbies. High enough to be out of damp zone, close enough to be handy, so that's my paper storage. I also recommend anti fatigue mats. I worked in a factory, standing on concrete in Steel-toed workboots for 25+ yrs. Always had a mat, had bosses who made fun of never touching my mat. I Said someone who SITS in an office should keep their opinions to themselves. I bought a mat for my Mom to use in her new basement studio. I've got in now.. best thing ever. I also store in higher quality plastic bins, ones with lids that seal and clamp on. I love your studio though. And your vids.

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Thanks, that bench sounds ideal for crafting!

@bevp7838 4 года назад

I have looked at those at Harbor Freight! I am looking at the tool chests for ink and stamp storage!

@emptynestscrapper961 4 года назад

Thank you for this video! You never disappoint. I have been a huge fan for years, and have learned so much. From one basement crafter to another, thanks for encouraging us to use what we have, including whatever space we have. I love watching room tours to help me with organization. I loved your Kon Marie series, and watched it multiple times. I often hear crafters begin their video tours with “so glad to have moved out of the basement”. But I love my corner basement space, and feel blessed to have it, even though I seem to be in a perpetual state of reorganization...lol. I used to craft at the kitchen table, and needed to clear everything away when it was time to prepare dinner. The basement was a stroke of genius. And even though the kids are grown and out of the house, their rooms remain just as they were, welcoming them to visit as often as possible...😀. You are such a gifted artist, it’s a great inspiration to a hobby crafter like me to see someone with your talent create such beautiful art in a basement studio. Don’t get me wrong, I love watching room tours of spaces with custom cabinets and perfectly placed supplies, and I admire that beauty as well, but it is not a requirement. Thanks for sharing your tips on how to make it work with a less than ideal space😀😀😀. Hoping to see an update on your Kon Marie organization, and tips on how to keep it going over time! Thanks again!

@nanetteleiker2735 4 года назад

Yes! I am very interested in a skin tone alcohol markers video! I have also noticed the many "generic " brands that have popped up! And, I can't make up my mind which one to purchase... Thank you for reading my note ....

@naturesbestart-vickiachard8067 4 года назад

Wonderful video Lindsay, thanks so much for sharing!! It's great you have made your space work for you. So much appreciate all the time you put into sharing helpful hints with all of us! All the best to you.

@cheenythegreat 4 года назад

My first studip space was in thr garage of my mom's house when i was living with her. So many bugs and spiders, no heat or air, and no light. But i loved it. Now i have my studio in the living room of my apartment.

@LauraAnn77 4 года назад

You look really pretty tonight, Hair looks great. (Not saying you don’t look good any other time). But tonight your glowing.

@susanhenshaw639 4 года назад

It's all those bright lights 😊

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

True!

@LauraAnn77 4 года назад

Susan Henshaw I’ll still say she looks pretty, lights or no lights.

@MissKellyBean 4 года назад

I was thinking the same thing! She looks especially lovely. Great hair!! :-D

@antonea808 4 года назад

Love your creative basement studio. I'm sad glad you ended with a message to not let your space limitations stop your creativity. I'm in Texas but one day I hope to have a she shed complete with AC. 🤣 a girl can dream!

@danihu03 4 года назад

I do t have a basement or an attic. I used to use the kitchen table, our laundry room used to have another bathroom in it. Due to an issue with the dryer vent coming undone under the house the floor joists started to break so we ripped it all out. Never had the money to put the bathroom back so it became a big laundry room. After a few years of realization that the bathroom was probably never going to go back, I decided to make it a laundry/craft/sewing room. I could not be happier, although some days I sure wish I had that other bathroom. But it totally works. I even do my makeup in there.

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

That's what I call taking lemons and making lemonade!

@marymaryyubuggin75 4 года назад

I have converted our walk-in closet into my craft space. It is 6.5 x 7.5 feet square and just enough room for a small desk, a dresser, bookshelf, and a 2x4 kallax unit. I utilize the shelving to store supplies I don't use very often. I have always been more interested in books and art supplies than clothes, so this was a no-brainer for me. Other people may not be able to make a decision like this because it is too much of a sacrifice for them. I absolutely agree with what you said about feeling isolated from your family. I have a raskog filled with my most used items that I roll around with me like an oversized purse. But when I am home alone, or early in the morning, that's where I will be ... in my crafty closet.

@aacaptainswife 4 года назад

I too have my craft space in half of the basement.. we've been in our home for 30 years... For the firs 14 years it was dry then we had WATER!!! uggg.... Ended up having to put in a sump pump and I learned to place everything up off the floor and I store things in plastic bins/drawers... We had carpeting but pulled that up when we had the water problem ... I run a dehumidifier too and find it keeps supplies in good shape... Love your videos and lots of great tips with this one.. thanks!

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

I wouldnt be surprised if the drainage pipes around your home may have been crushed or the water table rose.

@Pauline-ir2tr 4 года назад

We built our house 15 years ago with a sump pump. It works great, except when it didn't. It just stopped working. Water didn't just come in from the pump pit but from the foundation. Puddles in the basement! Fortunately very little in our basement was in paper boxes on the floor and very little of that was damaged (some metal and plastic items were just fine). We hadn't been in the basement for about 2 days and, of course, it was a very rainy period. I resolved that only plastic boxes can go on the floor. My only fear is long power outage.

@michelegourd5742 4 года назад

I am able to use a small room for my craft space. My husband built a desk and shelf. I also a some plastic drawers from walmart and and desk salvation army. When people share the craft area and it is all ikea furniture not everyone can afford that so just use what you have and don't feel bad because your space is not like the magazines or what you have seen on you tube. Everyone has different living spaces and situations. Thanks for sharing

@rosaliehope5385 4 года назад

Just love this video! I absolutely love and respect your authenticity! My craftroom is in an unfinished basement. The house is older, and you have to enter the basement from an outside door. When I am home alone and crafting, I lock the main entrance door to the upstairs and the basement door, to be safe. Great tips on managing moisture, thank you :)

@crystalcollins5674 4 года назад

This is the best! Thank you so much for sharing. My goal this year is to declutter and organize. We live in a fairly small house but we do have a full size unfinished basement. The space is a cluttered storage area right now and I'm not using it to it's full potential. We do not have the funds to finish but I think that I can and shoukd still use this area in a better way. Your video with tips and encouragement has fueled thus fire in me. Thank you!

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Good for you! You can do it!

@crystalcollins5674 4 года назад

@@thefrugalcrafter I'm sure gonna try. It may take me all year to declutter and organize but I gotta do it. :)

@alvabranson6981 4 года назад

I used to use the kitchen table, but then i decided to turn my tiny bedroom that nobody wanted into my crafty space. Had a friend build me some shelves and put in some drawers with a countertop and its great!! Space is not to big and works for everything. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer lol.

@reneetoppingdrew9442 4 года назад

I’m very lucky to have a crafting room. After our son moved out, our second bedroom was just collecting everything. When my husband decided to make it my craft room, he wouldn’t let me see what he was throwing out. He decorated it beautifully, even hand-painting “Renee’s Rubber Room” on one wall. That was my idea, since I do rubber stamping. I love my Rubber Room! I always enjoy your videos, even if it’s not a topic that applies to me or my crafting. BTW, your new hair style looks great! As for your sweatshirt, we’re friends, so it doesn’t matter! If you’re ever in SE Michigan, I’d love for you to stop by! Renee Drew

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Aww, thanks! Your hubby's a keeper!

@margaretf667 4 года назад

I love art supplies organisation videos almost as much as I like art supplies haul videos.

@Jenny-W1910 4 года назад

Thank you so much Lindsay for posting this! very helpful, inspiring, and useful!! You are a gem!!! and you look darling!

@ireneisbell2004 4 года назад

I just love to listen to you . You are so much fun and up lifting . Thanks so much . Great ideas .

@kristinarnett1326 4 года назад

Thanks Lindsay for all the advice. My craft room is an upstairs bedroom but it is over the garage and usually cold at this time of year. I also worry about my heat gun somehow turning on inadvertently (not quite sure how but I worry about it anyway!) so I always am checking that my power bar is off when I am not crafting. And I don't know why they don't make more glue guns with automatic shut-off. A strange thing happened to me once. I had my magnifying light near the window (which can be quite sunny as south facing) and smelled something funny, I finally located the smell. My mouse pad which I use for stamping was underneath the glass and was smoking!!! So for those people with a sunny window, beware of the magnifying glass in your light!

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Good tip! How scary!

@googlehater3079 4 года назад

I'm in my 70s & I'm ALWAYS cold. I wear long johns, fingerless knitted gloves & hoods/hats year around and I live in the mild NW. When layering, I always tuck the 1st layer or 2 into my underwear or pants to keep air from going up my back. A hat keeps heat from escaping the body.

@remmyv1602 4 года назад

Great tips. Your studio is like an art shop

@ms.craftycapricorn9475 3 года назад

Wow... this video is (I can’t think of the word that I heard my 13 year old say lol) but this is so useful and amazing... it’s like a video that should come on a dvd in crafty handbook. I currently craft in my bedroom and I would totally share this with anyone I know with a crafty basement.

@marilynbelmont7889 4 года назад

We painted the whole basement with a water proof paint .walls floor .It is a bit pricey but you could do it in stages. It is amazing the difference in moisture content. Love your videos your the best at explaining everything. Keep doing long videos.

@jamesbriggs5740 4 года назад

I stored my art stuff in my unfinished basement until my son moved out and I got his room. Everything that was in plastic bins was OK but stuff in cardboard boxes had some mold in it. Now I'm sorting through it all and love my new space off the living room.. Kathy B.

@pattihanson7921 4 года назад

In Canada we have to put our foundations 4 feet down due to the ground freezing thus the majority of houses have split levels to make efficient use of that space.

@annevickers3307 4 года назад

I love you Lindsay! You have answered so many questions. I live in SC, and in the past years, we have had some severe flooding. My basement studio has flooded in the last two years. I run downstairs and pick up all my unfinished paintings from the floor. Then, I sweep out the water. I need to get those sump pumps you spoke about. Your lighting system is great. Seeing it made it understandable. And lastly, I have a space heater plugged into a power strip. So, thank you, thank you, for that tip. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge.

@johnabbot1585 4 года назад

You by far have more stuff that I could only dream of having, with that said, I need space. I make boxes, shelves and almost anything I need for utilizing dead space. I'll make them out of cereal boxes, cardboard box es. I enjoy your work and video, and all the advice thank you.

@jamiwomack2129 4 года назад

Have missed this type of videos from you. Great tips we can all use. I have a "She'd" and have to keep the air and heat on most of the year. Its so humid here in Arkansas both winter and summer. Doesn't get very cold but about a week or so out of the year but if you don't use a space heater in the winter is can be very bad on everything. Thanks for all your tips.

@1272171 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips Lindsay. I work in my unfinished basement and your tips are helpful

@caracassell6302 4 года назад

Thank you so much for giving us such encouragement and good things to think about. It was 100 degrees on October 1 this year in Chattanooga, TN, and I needed to hear your reasoning about cold (we have that, too) and apply that reasoning to hot-weather supply storage. All best wishes to you for happy crafting in 2020!

@MichelleLynnFineArt 4 года назад

I needed this so much! My studio is in our unfinished basement too. Lighting is my biggest issue

@joycegandy7305 4 года назад

It's good to see someone else that works like I do. Thank you for the information Lindsay:-)

@TexJudy 4 года назад

Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm getting ready to move to Iowa, from Texas, where I'll be in the basement of my daughter's home. You have shared the info I needed to make wise decisions about my crafting space. About things I never would have thought about. Again, thank you so much!

@jillkama7614 4 года назад

I have an unfinished basement art space, too! Hello space heater :) you always inspire, thanks

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Lol!

@anitadally8991 4 года назад

Ty for all the ideas for my basement. Everything is down there but not organized. Love the lighting ideas

@donnajuchtzer576 4 года назад

Lindsay, you are always so cheerful and informative. I am so lucky to have my crafty space. It’s a small bedroom that I have most my things on rollers so I can move them around.

@magnoliaweathershield443 4 года назад

‘Spleeny’ is a new word for me. It’s great - definitely going to use that! Thanks for another great video.

@lalagamma4452 4 года назад

Lindsay it's a really nice space you have! I'm happy where ever I can craft. I'm a hot mess from end to end of the trailer we rent! I'm happy and so is hunny, so for now it's all good! ☯️🦋🕉️💛☮️💜💞💚

@donna6516 4 года назад

Hi Lindsay, Here on the coast of NH (what little coast we have since ME got it all, LOL!) my space is in the basement as well, nicknamed The Art Cave. To get to it I have to go through the unheated garage but, strangely, the basement doesn't get all that cold although I tend to bundle up as you do. (My sweatshirt is covered with acrylics, gesso, mat medium, glue stick..... ) I have a similar rug where I sit and don't worry about it. Originally I was in a spare bedroom but was terrified of having a gel plate go wrong side down in the wall-to-wall. Our basement is large and I use only part but a single dehumidifier seems to keep it dry enough and I've had no trouble with books. No space heater needed but I actually unplug my heat tool as well as turning off the plug strip when I go upstairs. Storage is partly plastic drawer units brought home when I retired from teaching and items bought on sale or with coupons at Michaels. Play time has been scarce for almost a year due to chemo but I'm hoping to get down there soon. Lots of supplies have made their way down and now need to be put away. While I couldn't get my fingers into paint, I was quite able to use them to place orders. Finding good storage solutions that are easy to use, keep things visible and which encourage clean up when done is a major challenge. Thanks for the video!

@elizabethbaumler4098 4 года назад

Love your new hairdo and color. Thanks for suggestions. I picked up on a few new things I need. The tray for transferring projects. And I love cubicles.

@daricezdrazil7399 4 года назад

I can't believe your so local! I have been watching you for a long time! We are getting ready to get our newer mobile home in place in next few months and I'll be taking one of the spare bedrooms as my crafting storage room! I'm so excited! But it is so overwhelming how to design it to make it easy for myself to utilize. With seizures natural lighting and LED lighting are ok. I love your ideas. Thank you! Would love to get together to craft sometime!

@Linda-qq5mg 4 года назад

You have so many great ideas! Thank you for all the good hints. I love your videos!

@c8Lorraine1 Год назад

I’m an empty nester, so I’ve been able to repurpose some of my rooms to include my art studio with the help of some thrift store furniture. Thank you for the advice on dealing with moisture. I live on the opposite side of the planet in the far south of Australia. Cold and humid. Now I know.

@noptn 4 года назад

Wow you just shoot a ton of helpful information for me the whole video. Thank you

@BeatlesFanSonia 4 года назад

My dining room is now my craft room!

@baldwinleatherworks 4 года назад

Great tips! Love your LED magnifying light combo! Thank you for making this video! 🙏

@joannecarroll5504 4 года назад

We used lights similar to those at college where I studied Beauty Therapy - the magnifiers were just awesome for close detail work like tweezing eyebrows or diagnosing skin problems. I wanted SO much to take one home with me, I could find so many crafting uses for it! lol

@MaryPrasadArt 4 года назад

I hadn't seen your hair cut; it's super cute! Great tips! Re: your basement book shelf, you may want to take a big piece of plastic (maybe cut open a big garbage bag) and drape it behind the book shelf to keep your papers/books from hitting the wall. It will provide a moisture barrier for any moisture accumulating behind there (e.g. before it can get sucked up by the de-humidifier). A moisture barrier might also help under your other units. Our entire crawl space is lined with thick plastic (it's a vapor barrier as well).

@thefrugalcrafter 4 года назад

Thank you! That's a great idea!

@missyb.623 4 года назад

My sewing/craft area is in an unfinished basement, too. I almost have "all of the above" of the things you mentioned! Now that the children have moved out my things migrate to the dining table and I get a little crazy! I use old game boxes or soda can trays to be project trays. (Or those boxes from Aldi) I am in Northeastern PA. Thanks for sharing and encouraging! Happy creating!! Also, those puzzle piece floor mats are sometimes at Aldi when they put out all the exercise items. I have purchased them from Amazon, too. My cats think they are claw mats for them!

@jennifersears1358 4 года назад

Great tips! We just blew a power strip our heater was plugged into. The paper storage tips are great too. Thank you!

@debsmith7050 4 года назад

You are the best !!! Thanks Lindsay

@vonaldautterback8831 4 года назад

I"m in an unfinished basement also and want to stress safety. Radon is no joke - it causes lung cancer. So it's very important to check your basement for radon. Thank you for mentioning it! It may not be as much of a concern in the summer months if you open up the windows, have a lot of ventilation, etc. It's always a concern in the winter (in most locations). As you said, an inexpensive test from your hardware store will let you know your radon levels. And as far as fire safety - many fires are started from space heaters, plus they draw a lot of concentrated power and can blow a fuse out easily, so really watch it with the space heaters. A friend burned his garage down when one he had going tipped over. I think an electrician would probably be aghast at how much you have plugged into the power strip! LOL! I use one also, but only plug two things in ongoing. Ideally, you would not use a power strip in an ongoing manner at all, it's not the safest thing and they really aren't designed to be a permanent electrical solution. Here's a safety list for using power strips: Do. Ensure that you purchase power strips with an internal circuit breaker. This is a very important safety measure that is designed to prevent property loss and risks of fire! Do. Use power strips sparingly. They aren’t designed to maintain a load for extended periods of time, and can overheat quickly if used too frequently. Don’t. Ever plug a power strip into another power strip (colloquially referred to as ‘daisy chaining’). Doing this is a great way to short out appliances, or drastically increase the risk of an electrical mishap. Don’t. Use power strips in moist or potentially moist areas. No kitchens, no utility rooms, and definitely no basements. Don’t. Continue to use a power strip if it feels hot. That isn’t supposed to happen! Never. Cover, staple, tack or nail a power strip to anything. Covering can smother the strip, and provide ample flammable material in the event of failure, and stapling can harm the cords, making room for dangerous situations.

@teri9636 4 года назад

I so love your message at the end! I have a studio crammed packed as a catch all. This video motivates me to go dig all that crap out and make myself an art haven. Thank you Lindsay for all your support, tips and videos!!💕 Your big fan in Costa Rica!

@teri9636 4 года назад

P.s. love your haircut and color, so YOU! Bright and fresh!

@janlorman7700 4 года назад

Well, that’s where mine is too. I’ve made my own nook and am comfortable. Thanks for sharing.

@suchef8518 4 года назад

Great video and encouraging! Thanks so much!!

@nanettemccall8618 4 года назад

Thanks Lindsay! This was helpful!

@penniecormier8770 4 года назад

This is so useful! Thank you!

@roserushlow 4 года назад

You don’t know how much I needed to see this video. We are moving to Vermont in a few months and my craft area will have to be in the basement. Thank you so much for the great information, I live in Texas now, so It never would have even crossed my mind about moisture or any of the other things you mentioned.. 💜

@rachellemoorman760 4 года назад

Wow! This video was perfect timing for me. I am actually trying to get out unfinished attic together as my crafting studio.....but the first order of business needs to be another outlet! Thanks for all the great tips! You look beautiful!💕👍🏻

@lindadouvier9305 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing, I love that you gave me these ideas. I am trying to get my own space for my crafts. Hopefully 2020 I can.

@karinamcconell1828 4 года назад

Love, Love, Love, this video... Love you Lindsey! You give so many good ideas! So inspiaring! 💖💞🤗👌

@teresapatton2921 4 года назад

Wow this is a lot of great information. Thanks so much for sharing.

@marilyntodd3776 4 года назад

Thanks for all the encouragement and helpful tips! It must be the bright blue shirt, but I never noticed how pretty grey your eyes are! Thanks again for all you do.

@patgill3352 4 года назад

I have the opposite problem. I have a 4th garage that I use as a she shed. It’s completely finished with the tile floor and sheet rock walls. It’s wonderful, but I live in Phoenix and frequently the shed is 122° in the summer. I literally have to carry all my paints and many other products into the house in May to keep them from being ruined during the summer months. It’s a pain in the butt, but I am lucky to have the extra space.

@sherylp.9570 4 года назад

I recently found your channel. I love your videos! Lots of great information and inspiration! Thank you, Lindsay. 💕

@barbaravoneitzen7729 4 года назад

Very good tips about your basement.

@medawson01 4 года назад

Love your hair! I craft in my utility room where my furnace and hot water heater are located. I went to Menard's and bought a kitchen counter and two bases and had them installed on one long wall. I bought a tall kitchen counter-height chair to sit at the counter. It is right next to the utility sink. I also had pegboard installed on all four walls for hanging a lot of my supplies. When the contractor was installing the pegboard, I discovered there was no insulation in the walls. I had the pink-roll insulation installed under the pegboard. It made a big difference in the temperature. The room also doubles as my dog grooming area.:>)

@terrie1226 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing...great video and Happy New Year.

@pamschonfarber1041 4 года назад

Love the hair cut & color

@lotusflowerpassion 4 года назад

love your vido I used to have an art space now it is part of my room and I set it up as best as i can lots of shelves and it works we do what we can do and as long as I crete all is good, and your right it does not have to be perfect just so it works :)