Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages: Plan, Design, Remodel: Step-By-Step Projects for Adding Space Without Adding On

by Creative Homeowner

Found space...that’s what this book is all about. Readers will learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in their house as new living space for their growing family, without the expense of a costly addition and without the trouble of moving to a larger house. Dozens of inspirational, colorful photographs exhibit delightful design alternatives for the basement, attic, and garage. Over 580 full-color drawings and photographs illustrate construction techniques in detailed, step-by-step procedures. Some of the topics covered in Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages include planning and design; framing attics, basements, and garages; installing skylights; finishing walls and ceilings; building stairs and framing floors; installing windows and doors; and much more.

Genres: Nonfiction

207 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Catherine Woodman]

Let me start out by saying that there is not the perfect book for me and my attic remodel out there that I have seen--this one does cover the basics in therm of what you need to consider, and what problems you might face--it is not a book about how to lay out your new space. some good pictures, and the do-it-your-self pictures are very clear. The book has a better focus on dormers than any other book I looked and does also give a better description of what a dormer might get you in the end/