Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, And Garage

AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES while adding value and living space to your home! Increase the livable square footage and market value of your home -- without succumbing to the budget-busting pitfalls that typically plague home improvement projects. With Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage, you'll find everything you need to see your project through -- from planning and design to assembling the right team of pros. Written in easy-to-understand language by a 30-year veteran of the construction and remodeling industry, Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, and Garage delivers expert guidance to help you: Choose the right existing space to remodel, based on your needs Plan and work with contractors and subcontractors Understand "hard" construction data like raising the roof, and framing floors and walls Address stairways and exterior considerations Plan for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues Select appropriate fixtures and finishes Packed with dozens upon dozens of informative illustrations, this indispensable resource also provides a wealth of time- and money-saving forms to make dealing with contractors and construction matters easier than you ever thought possible.Woodson, R. Dodge is the author of 'Tips & Traps for Remodeling Your Attic, Basement, And Garage ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071475570 and ISBN 0071475575.