How to Make Your Own Recreation and Hobby Rooms (Popular Science Skill Book)

Need more fun space? Chances are you can make that family room, recreation room, game room by utilizing existing space in your house or garage, or by building a not-too-complicated addition to the house. This book covers all aspects of tackling the job. How to convert attic, basement, garage, porch, breezeway, garage deck, carport. How to raise the roof, make stairway access, ventilate, add windows. How to damp-proof floors, wall, light a dark basement, move a furnace that's cutting up your space. What to do about a garage door. How to insulate, heat, provide adequate wiring, what to do about storage space. How to build an addition. How to decide whether to do the job yourself or get a contractor. Information on tools, tips on carpentry, masonry, insulation, wiring. Details on financing, getting an architect, selecting a contractor. Plus valuable decorating tips, too.