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ATTIC sa ATTIC ENTRYWAY sa ATTIC INSULATION & VENTILATION xx HOUSE xx STORAGE Ten pages show how to turn attics, basements and other under-utilized areas into attractive living spaces. Four pages of photos show how to decorate and remodel with tile. Article shows how an empty garage attic was covered completely with tile (walls, ceiling and floor) to create a recreation room divided into two areas, one for adults and a play area for kids. Ideas on how to convert attic space into living space. Includes initial planning considerations and photos of two projects, an adult retreat and a bedroom/playroom for children. Is your attic ready to renovate? How to size up your home's attic renovation potential. Reclaiming the attic. How to turn your attic into an extra room. Advice on determining the best use for the space, electrical wiring, heating, insulation, etc. Conversion of an attic into bedroom with bath. Includes under-the-eaves storage and study-hobby area. How to spot maintenance problems in an unfinished attic (discolorations, stains, warpage, separations, settling, wear and tear) and what to do about them. Room at the top. Tips on converting your attic into usable living space. Attic remodeling. Five common problems solved. (1) Ventilation. (2) Ridge support beam. (3) Deck over a roof. (4) Preserve maximum headroom. (5) Maximize storage space. Housetop hideaways. How two families turned dark and dingy attics into lofty, light filled retreats. Includes plans for constructing a large skylight and a knee wall desk. Utility storage projects for attic, basement or garage. Shelving ideas include adjustable wall shelves, stacking cases, under-eave shelving, overhead bins, etc. The new role for attics. How and why attics have become a key ingredient in making homes more energy efficient. Discusses insulation, reduction in ice dams, ventilation and air leaks Opening up an attic. Enlarge a second floor apartment by incorporating the attic and skylights into it. Staircase shows use of a torsion-box landing that doesn't require support at each corner. Bed alcove. Convert wasted under-eave attic space into a built-in bed what features large storage drawers (under the mattress), bookshelves, and a vanity. Tip on creating a garage attic or storage loft by adding an additional joist to reinforce each current joist, and then flooring with plywood. Attic room with aluminum siding. Built-in storage under the eaves. Lights in the attic. Window installations that make attic space livable. Both skylights and wall-mounted windows are studied. Rooms at the top. Strategies for converting attics to additional living space. Tip on enclosing ductwork in a finished attic. How to open up an attic floor to create a cathedral ceiling with a catwalk. Rooms at the top. Planning and design basics for remodeling an attic. Attic conversions. The space you rarely use can become the rooms you really need. Several ideas shown. Remodeling an attic or dormer bedroom, with its sloping ceiling and angled walls, into a more pleasant bedroom "apartment". Photos & diagrams. Five ways to create living space in an attic. Photos and sketches show how an attic was converted into a master bedroom. Attic conversions. A special section covers design and construction involved in converting attics to living space. Tips on converting an attic into a family room. A converted attic uses plastic skylights to supply light. Description of the remodeling of one attic to include two bedrooms, built-in closets and a half bath. How to gain more storage by flooring an attic or garage loft and installing disappearing stairs. How to turn your attic into a movie theater. Wall paneling, carpeting and built-in storage turn an attic into a boy's room in this Cape Cod style house. A roomette for guests. A small, simple room in an attic is just the place for guest accommodations. A bunk bed, simple clothes rack, a small window and inexpensive wall treatment keeps the cost down. How to save money by doing your own home improvements. Finishing an attic. Covers installing a dormer to give more attic room, and covering of walls, ceiling and floor. How to construct organized attic storage. Wooden racks are built under the eaves from 1x3 lath to dimensions that hold 15"x10"x18" corrugated boxes. Est. cost for a unit with 27 boxes: $12. His and hers den, plus a common library, share a remodeled attic. How an odd-shape attic was remodeled into an entertainment center complete with TV, movie projector, slide projector, etc. Design and construction details for converting an attic into a combination den and guest room. A decision maker's guide to attic remodeling. How to conduct an inspection to see if an attic can be converted into living space. More space for less. Tips on converting attics, basements, and garages into living space. Roof dormers make attics useful. Attic studio bedroom features a pull-out double bed that doubles as a divan and has unique ceiling treatment. Attic storage unit is ideal for an attic bedroom. It features a built-in clothes closet, shelves, drawers, drop-front desk, storage cabinets, and a bookcase with adjustable shelves. How to convert an attic into a spacious family room complete with built-in desks, storage, couch, trundle bed, wood-burning stove, etc. Live in the whole attic. Seven ways to gain living space in your home. Includes finishing an attic. Photos illustrate the expansion of an attic into a man's den and a recreation room. Convert an attic into a bedroom. This renovation illustrates many drawers built under the eaves, the use of a large picture window and various furniture arrangements. How to add a dormer to an attic for the purpose of installing a bathroom in a new attic bedroom. Attic conversion features plenty of insulation, an under-roof ventilation system, and double-pane windows for maximum solar gain. The extremes of hot and cold often experienced in attics have been avoided in this design. Under-eaves work center makes the most of attic space. Plans shown for framing in desk, bench and storage space. Build a roof hatch which allows you to get on the roof of your house through the attic. Room at the top. Tuck a den and bedroom/study into an unfinished attic. Includes the addition of a skylight and a heat-circulating fireplace. Build a castered unit which rolls on attic joists. It makes it easier to install insulation in the attic without having to crawl on your hands and knees along the joists. Wraparound counter for attic built-ins. Clever design allows you to create ample sleep, storage and work space in what was formerly a cramped attic room. Includes a desk, platform bed and bedside table. Get some use from low-ceiling attics. Install 2x4 "rails" and build "railroad cars" that roll on the rails. Store items on the cars and they are easily available. Raise your roof to get more space for less money. Basic construction techniques illustrated. Build this combo bedroom/study. Finished attic is outfitted with handsome wainscoting, platform-bed with under-the-bed storage drawers, and a horseshoe-shaped desk. Cash in on overhead space. Turn an under-used storage attic into an elegant den for reading, TV watching, or entertaining. These ideas can make an expansion project easier. Riches in the attic. Converting an attic for more living space. Includes tips on insulation and ventilation, adding or enlarging a dormer, etc. Smart technologies for the outdoors. How to create beautiful, low-maintenance yardscapes using new electronic and horticultural technologies. Beginning a new series of articles. Attic upgrades. Design ideas for finishing an attic. Includes construction tips on insulating a cathedral ceiling, reinforcing an attic floor, increasing headroom, etc. Maximizing overhead. How to evaluate attic space for possible expansion of living space. Lofty ideal. Tips on turning unused attic space (in a large Victorian house) into the vaulted ceiling and bathroom for a second-floor apartment. Photos show how an attic was converted into an apartment. Includes a checklist of things to consider in adapting the plan to any attic. Headache in the attic. Tips on constructing fitted storage cupboards in an attic. Convert attic space into a unique bedroom and build special pieces of furniture to compliment the room. Photos and text illustrate the remodeling of an attic and living quarters. How to remodel an attic with steeply sloping ceilings and convert it into a study guest room. Includes the installation of a bay window in one gable. Includes buit-in bunk beds with storage beneath and a desk top mounted to the wall at one end and hung from the ceiling by chains on the other. How to convert an attic into a bedroom. Includes installation of a plywood floor topped with carpeting and the use of Masonite Ruf X-90 siding for paneling. Tips on finishing an attic with cedar paneling to provide a place for off-season clothing storage. Tips on building a walk-in cedar closet in an unused part of your house to store off-season clothing. Take advantage of the space beneath a sloped attic ceiling with a built-in desk-and-cabinet unit you can construct in module form. | |||||||||
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