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  1. Make the Most of Your Attic

    … organizing and lounging. Use your long attic space to its full potential by separating ..... spare bathroom, consider transforming your attic into an out-of-the-way bathroom space ..... towel storage a cinch. Create a romantic attic guestroom by incorporating old furniture …

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  1. An Attic Crafts Room

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    An unused attic is the perfect place for a crafts room--not only it is quiet but all ..... stamping supplies in an antique desk, which fits perfectly in this little attic nook. The three drawers and fold-down top are perfect for corralling …

  2. Attic Renovation Advice from a Pro

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    … Industry (NARI). If you're planning an attic conversion, here are a few things you ..... limitations and possibilities for your attic conversion. Deciding where the staircase ..... additional weight involved. Have your attic floor check. Be sure that it's strong …

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    the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). If you're planning an attic conversion, here are a few things you need to know before you get started. First thing, schedule a meeting with a professional remodeler with design capabilities. Your remodeler will be able to assess your limitations and possibilities for your attic conversion.
    they have the strength to carry the additional weight involved. Have your attic floor check. Be sure that it's strong enough to support the living space as well. If your attic's insulation is weak, you will save money in the long-run on heating and cooling by installing insulation and sealing off air escape
    If you're adding bathroom to the remodeled attic , the best location for that will be above an existing bathroom to allow plumbing lines to be installed straight up into the attic . For additional space and natural light, you may choose to install dormers, which are windows that set upright on a sloping roof.
  3. Attic Remodeling Ideas

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    An attic can be the perfect space for an extra bath ..... skylights and white walls brighten this elegant attic bath and make it feel bigger. Faux wood ..... storage and warmth to the room. Give your attic space the same attention to detail as the …

  4. Attic Insulation

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    /bhg/files/includes/tables/ attic _insulation.html Please note: For your ..... with your suppliers or contractors. The attic is the easiest place to install insulation ..... important, since heat rises. However, attic insulation cannot compensate for poorly …

  5. 1 Bedroom 3 Ways

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    -Functional but forgettable, this attic bedroom desperately needed architectural details to become a restful ..... grooming or for writing a note. Installing raised panels gives our attic bedroom traditional grandeur. Believe it or not, these handsome …

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    -Functional but forgettable, this attic bedroom desperately needed architectural details to become a restful getaway. Hi, I'm Paula Marshall, Editor of Before & After Magazine.
    for grooming or for writing a note. Installing raised panels gives our attic bedroom traditional grandeur. Believe it or not, these handsome 30-inch tall panels are actually wood composite topped with a lightly-stained cheery veneer.
  6. Garage Renovation Pointers

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    … remodeled as a guest suite. Before a garage attic can be converted to a living area, it ..... of new additions. Before planning an attic conversion, check local building codes. Joist strength. If the attic floor joists were intended merely to carry …

  7. The Art of Storing Collectibles

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    … and other memorabilia. What it is: Custom-built shelves designed to display treasures far too special to be stored in an attic or box. How to make it: Cut four 6-x-1-inch planks to fit the length of a wall. Paint and show off your display collections …

  8. A Scrapbooking Space with a Vintage Vibe

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    An odd-shaped attic and a case of plastic-phobia made storage a challenge in Scrapbooks Etc. contributing editor Erikia Ghumm's plans for a scrapbook workplace. But her keen eye for vintage finds and a homespun sense of style turned this challenging spot into her favorite room in the house.

  9. Cottage Bathroom Ideas

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    … form the whirlpool tub surround in this attic bath. In keeping with the vintage theme ..... substitute for a counter. If you remodel your attic , consider adding dormer windows. They ..... shower. Before adding a bathroom to an attic , ask your contractor to make sure the …

  10. Home Performance Energy Audit

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    … A little thing such as an uninsulated attic access door produces an enormous amount ..... together. Here, the floor insulation in the attic is adequate, but some gaps exist between ..... has a high ceiling that extends into the attic . Because this extension is exposed in …

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