Found space...that is what this book is all about. Readers will learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in their house, including the basement, attic, or garage, as new living space for their growing family. This book shows the reader how to do the work themselves, without the expense of a costly addition or the trouble of moving to a larger house. Dozens of colorful photographs exhibit delightful design alternatives. More than 550 full-color drawings illustrate construction techniques in detailed step-by-step procedures.
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Found space...that's what this book is all about. You'll learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in your house-including the basement, attic, or garage-as new living space for your growing family, without the expense of a costly addition and without the trouble of moving to a larger house.
Dozens of colorful photographs exhibit delightful design alternatives. More than 550 full-color drawings illustrate construction techniques in detailed step-by-step procedures. Some of the topics covered in Remodeling Basements, Attics & Garages include
- Planning and design of the new space
- Framing the attic
- Framing the basement and garage
- Installing skylights
- Finishing walls and ceilings
- Building stairs and framing floors
- Building dormers
- Installing windows and doors
- Installing wiring and plumbing
- Installing flooring and trimwork
Dozens of colorful photographs exhibit delightful design alternatives. More than 550 full-color drawings illustrate construction techniques in detailed step-by-step procedures. Some of the topics covered in Remodeling Basements, Attics & Garages include
- Planning and design of the new space
- Framing the attic
- Framing the basement and garage
- Installing skylights
- Finishing walls and ceilings
- Building stairs and framing floors
- Building dormers
- Installing windows and doors
- Installing wiring and plumbing
- Installing flooring and trimwork
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A sometime cook becomes a gourmet guru. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
insulated subfloor, garage conversion, cross runners, nail the bottom plate, attic floor joists, power stretcher, rough opening, tackless strip, waterproofing paint, knee kicker, jamb extensions, chemical anchors, existing joists, power nailer, masonry screws, attic conversion, sill panel, masonry nails, fixture box, sliding bevel, main runner, nailing flange, aviation snips, side jambs, wall molding Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Difficulty Level, Select Structural, Install the Header, Build the Support, Finish the Job, Install the Studs, Locate the Bottom Plate, Surfaced Dry New!
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