Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics, & GaragesTable of Contents
Introduction...8
Chapter 1
Design Basics...10
Underused Spaces...12- Gaining Attic Access- Gaining Basement Access- Gaining Garage Access
Planning Rooms...15- Planning a Kitchen- Planning a Family Room/Playroom Planning a Bedroom- Planning a Bathroom- The New Garage- Planning a Workshop- Planning a Home Office- Planning a Home Theater
Lighting...22- Designing with Light
Design Ideas...24
Chapter 2Sizing Up the Project...26
Surveying the Basement...28- Types of Basement Walls- Inspecting the Basement
Surveying the Attic...32- Investigating the Attic
Surveying the Garage...35
Planning for Utilities...36- Planning the HVAC System- Planning the Electrical System- Planning the Plumbing System
Abiding by Building Codes...38- Knowing the Codes- Following the Codes
Chapter 3Preparation Work...40
Planning the Logistics...42- Basement- Attic
Wall Removal...43- Removing Drywall- Removing Plaster and Lath- Removing Framing- Removing a Non-Bearing Wall- Removing Nails- Removing Collar Ties and Kneewalls
Joists and Rafters...47- Repairing a Joist or Rafter- Installing Attic Ceiling Joists
Moisture Problems...49- Eliminating Attic Moisture Problems- Eliminating Garage Moisture Problems- Eliminating Basement Moisture Problems- Correcting Sever Water Problems- Sump Pumps- Installing a Submersible Sump Pump
Chapter 4Building Stairs & Framing Floors...54 Basement Stairs...56- Adding a Balustrade- Adding a Partition Wall
Attic Stairs...58- Installing a Handrail
Attic Floors...62- Understanding Floor Loading- Measuring a Floor for Loading- Reading Span Tables- Reinforcing a Floor- Checking the Subflooring- Installing Subflooring
Basement Floors...66- Repairing Cracks in a Concrete Floor- Painting a Concrete Floor- Installing an Insulated Subfloor
Garage Floors...70- Building an Elevated Subfloor
Design Ideas...72
Chapter 5Attic Framing & Dormers...74 Building Partition Walls...76- The Tip-Up Method- Building a Wall in Place- Building a Sloped Wall- Installing Doors and Door Framing
Kneewalls...81- Installing Structural Kneewalls- Building a Nonstructural Kneewall
Insulation and Ventilation...83- Ventilating the Roof- Insulating an Attic Roof- Adding Rigid Foam
Dormers...85- Types of Dormers- Planning a Dormer- Building a Shed Dormer- Building a Gable Dormer
Chapter 6Basement & Garage Framing...94
Fastening Objects to Masonry...96- Choosing Masonry Fasteners
Building Partition Walls...100
Insulating Masonry Walls...101- Insulating with Fiberglass- Installing Rigid Insulation
Garage Door Openings...106
Design Ideas...108
Chapter 7Creating the Ultimate Garage...110
Rediscovering the Garage...112
Storage Systems...113- Cabinet Systems- Wall Systems
Flooring Options...116- Upgrading Concrete
Garage Mechanicals...118- Ventilation- Lighting
Chapter 8Doors, Windows & Skylights...120 Door Styles...122- Preparing a Door Opening- Installing a Prehung Door- Building a Frame and Hanging a Door- Installing Bypass Doors- Installing Bifold Doors
Door Casing...128- Installing Mitered Door Casing
Locksets...130- Installing a Lockset
Window Installation...132- Installing Gable-End Windows- Framing the Window- Installing the New Window- Installing Flanged Windows- Installing Garage Conversion Windows- Installing Window Trim- Installing Basement Windows- Replacing a Wood Window- Beveling the Windowsill- Installing Window Wells
Skylights and Roof Windows...143- Skylight Basics- Types of Skylights- Installing a Skylight
Chapter 9Wiring & Plumbing...146
Wiring...148- Choosing the Right Cable- Estimating Wiring Needs- Stripping Cable and Wires- Joining Wires- Running Cable- Running Cable in Open Walls- Running Cable Through Finished Walls
Installing Receptacles...155- Wiring Middle-of-Run Receptacles- End-of-Run
Receptacles Wiring Fixtures...156- Wiring a Fixture in Line- Wiring a Fixture Switched from a Loop
Wiring a Basement...158- Wiring Raceway Systems- Relocating Existing Wiring- Wiring a Garage
Plumbing...161- Getting Started- Running Copper Water Supply Tubing- Cutting Copper Pipe- Soldering Copper Pipe- Relocating Existing Supply Lines
Drainpipe Systems...166- Connecting Plastic Pipe- Using Neoprene Fittings- Cutting Cast Iron Pipe- Securing Pipes
Chapter 10Finished Walls & Ceilings...168 Posts and Beams...170- Working with Posts- Framing around a Post- Boxing around a Post- Working with Beams- Concealing a Beam- Concealing Ducts- Concealing Soil Pipes
Finishing Walls and Ceilings...175- Painting Masonry Walls- Types of Drywall- Installing Drywall- Ceiling Drywall- Other Drywall Tools- Drywall Finishing- Preventing Joint Cracks- Painting Drywall- Acoustical Ceiling Tile- Wood Planking- Ceiling Trim
Design Ideas...186
Chapter 11Flooring, Trim & Molding...188
Finish Flooring...190- Underlayment- Installing Plywood Underlayment- Installing Hardwood Flooring- Installing Wood Strip Flooring- Finishing Wood Floors- Installing Laminate Flooring- Installing Vinyl Floor Tiles- Installing Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Trim and Molding...198- Trim versus Molding- Types of Molding- Coping and Installing Baseboard
Resource Guide...202
Glossary...204
Index...205
Credits...207