Remodeling Basements, Attics & Garages - Softcover

Creative Homeowner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580110312 ISBN 13: 9781580110310

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr, 1996

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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

About the Author:

Creative Homeowner is a leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Over the past 25 years, Creative Homeowner has grown significantly to include titles covering all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; home arts; and outdoor pursuits. Creative Homeowner's books and online information are known by consumers for their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Decorating with Architectural Trimwork, Wiring, and Landscaping with Stone. Creative Homeowner is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1580110312
• ISBN 13: 9781580110310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192