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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.
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