Make the basement nice!

[Fixarjon]

I have a basement in the house that I would like to fix up a bit. It's dry and nice. No heating today except what the heating system emits. I think the temperature is around 15 degrees all year round. Today it mainly has tech and storage spaces. The idea is to build a wine room, pantry, and a better storage room. I understand that you should avoid organic materials, so the idea is to build an internal wall with bricks, or steel studs/drywall. But I assume doors have to be wood?

 

[Fixarjon]

There will be new paint and some fixing too, but there are quite a few spiders, what's the best way to get rid of them? I've heard that spiders are good, etc., but I simply don't want them there!

 

[mrsnhp]

I have a basement in the house that I would like to fix up a bit.
It is dry and nice. No heating today except for what the heating system emits. I think the temperature is around 15 degrees all year round.
I mainly have technology and storage spaces today. The idea is to build a wine room, cold storage, and a better storage area.
Understood that you should avoid organic materials, so the idea is to build an interior wall, or use steel studs/drywall. But I assume doors have to be made of wood?

It's mainly things that are directly against the floor and outer walls that shouldn't be organic material. Doors rarely have direct contact with the floor, so it's okay to have them made of wood 🙂 Even wooden thresholds and door frames seem to work well. It's mainly wooden floors and wood paneling or chipboard on the wall that are risk constructions if they're not moisture-proofed and ventilated correctly. It can also be good to ensure there's an air gap behind shelves or to use open construction shelves (like Ivar) so that humid air doesn't get trapped behind. Also, avoid storing boxes directly on the floor until you've confirmed it's not an issue.