Attics (Quick Guides)

Rating:
Summary: A valuable book for the novice do-it yourselfer.
Review: Mark Feirer has given the novice Do-It Yourself homeowner an easy to read, step by step guide to attic renovation. "Attics" not only shows how to build floors, walls, ceilings, and dormers; it also covers wiring and plumbing.The part of the book that I found most useful was the chapter on Sizing Up the Project. It is here that Mark gives the reader information to help determine if an attic has the right demensions and meets building codes for renovation.The book is also filled with many detailed illustrations. If your thinking about changing your attic space into living space, this is the book for you!

Rating:
Summary: A valuable book for the novice do-it yourselfer.
Review: Mark Feirer has given the novice Do-It Yourself homeowner an easy to read, step by step guide to attic renovation. "Attics" not only shows how to build floors, walls, ceilings, and dormers; it also covers wiring and plumbing.The part of the book that I found most useful was the chapter on Sizing Up the Project. It is here that Mark gives the reader information to help determine if an attic has the right demensions and meets building codes for renovation.The book is also filled with many detailed illustrations. If your thinking about changing your attic space into living space, this is the book for you!

Rating:
Summary: the simplest nuts-and-bolts book anywhere
Review: This book takes you from step one (sizing up the project) through wiring, plumbing, stairs, walls, skylights, ceilings and sub-floors.

My only regret is that it tells you nothing about how to choose and put down a finished floor. But having just turned my attic into a living space, I can say with authority that it is an excellent resource, especially if you're the general contractor for the job.