The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements — Black & Decker

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Complete planning & remodeling information for both attics and basements.

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements is the perfect book for homeowners who need more living space but aren't able or willing to move to a larger home or build an expensive room addition.

More than 75% of homes have unfinished space in an attic or basement, just waiting for a creative touch, and this book will show readers how to convert that territory into practical living space.

Armed with this book, homeowners will be able to add a bedroom, bathroom, recreation room, or home office without changing the basic blueprint of the home.

Table of Contents

DESIGN and INSPIRATION

• Introduction
• Family Spaces
• Home Offices
• Hobby Spaces
• Rec Rooms
• Game Rooms
• Playrooms
• Exercise Rooms & Spas
• Bathrooms
• Bedrooms
• Suites

PROJECTS

• GETTING STARTED
  Evaluating Your Attic | Evaluating Your Basement | Dealing with Basement Moisture | Stairways | Planning the Project
  
  
• BASIC FRAMING
  Planning the Framing | Building Basement Floors | Building Attic Floors | Covering Basement Walls | Framing Soffits & Chases | Building Partition Walls | Building Attic Kneewalls | Framing Doors & Windows | Enlarging Basement Window Openings | Trimming Basement Windows
  
  
• MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
  Planning Your Systems | Adding a Basement Bath | Installing Countertops & Sinks | Installing a Toilet | Macerating Toilets | Installing a Shower | Installing a Whirlpool | Wiring a Room | Incandescent Light Fixture | Recessed Light Fixtures | Track Lighting | Baseboard Heaters | Providing Heating & Cooling | Forced-Air Systems
  
  
• FINISHING WALLS & CEILINGS
  Installing Insulation | Insulating & Ventilating Roofs | Soundproofing Walls & Ceilings | Installing & Finishing Wallboard | Installing a Suspended Ceiling | Paneling an Attic Ceiling
  
  
• INSTALLING DOORS & WINDOWS
  Installing a Prehung Door | Installing Windows | Installing a Skylight | Installing Door & Window Casing | Installing a Wet Bar | Installing a Recessed Kneewall | Installing a Gas Fireplace | Installing Radiant Floor Heating

Resources & Photo Credits | Index

About the Authors:

Phil Schmidt is a full-time writer, and is the author of many books. Phil lives in Golden, Colorado.

Matthew Paymar is an interior designer, home organization specialist and freelance writer. He spends his free time renovating his turn-of-the-century home in Minneapolis.

The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements — Black & Decker