Remodeling Basements, Attics & Garages: Step-by-Step Projects for Adding Space Without Adding On

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.

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