New Cellar - Oh That Texas Heat!

[oostexan]

I know that I could have done this cheaper in more of a DIY type of project, but I wanted a cost effective showpiece in my office as it sits right off the main living room. So I got custom racking in rosewood that holds about 550 bottles, put in nice tile and pretty nice doors, then had the doors finished to match the judge paneling in my study. The whole thing cost right around 5K, front to back.<P>That including tearing out all the old sheetrock and having it replaced, installing the vapor barrier, the cooling unit, all the electrical work to create a dedicated circuit for the chiller, etc.<P>I got a couple quotes and feel like I got a good deal. <P>It looks great and matches the rest of my office perfectly, looks like it was built as part of the house. I think that getting the doors stained to match the room and all the extra trimwork they did really helped. I also feel like I added value to the home as part of a project that I derive a great amount of enjoyment from.<P>Lots of dust for 2 to 3 weeks though...but it is the best 5K I have ever spent on a hobby/toy.