I am the odd ball here.After reading all the responds and seeing the pictures of your lower lever, it is no dungeon If you are planning to sell, a basement bedroom does not show well. You would more than likely be advise move it to the upper level. (would you buy a house with a basement bedroom?) As for painting --there paint on the market that are low lever odor and one coat (primer and paint) all in one. There also natural light bulbs. With good planning you could be up and running in 3 to 4 days. Painters in one day, movers(from a moving company) day 2, putting your stuff away day 3. Because of the up-scale area (vacation homes, $$$$ income level of the poconos) consider the move perprep while you enjoy the addition space.