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How To Remodel Basements And Attics

For the most part, the planning required for basement remodeling consists of merely deciding where one or more new space-dividing partitions are to be located and what materials are to be used. You will find that planning is actually a fascinating procedure. Subsequent chapters, through complete explanations and illustrative examples, show you how to do it. Proper planning is the best guarantee of an attractive remodeled area. You will also, with proper planning, avoid delays, undue expense and disappointment.

Doing the work

Most of your remodeling work will consist of basic carpentry operations which can be accomplished with ordinary hand tools such as hammers, saws, levels, plumb bobs, putty knives, screwdrivers and squares. None of the work requires much previous experience and none of it comes within the classification of skilled processes.

REMODELING CAN BE DONE PIECEMEAL

There is no need for you to worry about the total cost of your remodeling job. Once you have the plans completed, you can buy materials and do the remodeling work as your money and time allow. Subsequent chapters show you how progressive steps of remodeling can be done, all in regular and logical order, and doing the work piecemeal does not in any way harm the project.

MANY MATERIALS ARE MADE FOR REMODELING

As you read the materials chapter of this book you will realize that many of the modern and beautiful materials available were actually planned and manufactured for use in remodeling projects by amateur carpenters. Thus the materials are easy to select and install. This assures satisfactory and highly desirable results.

MATERIAL ESTIMATING IS EASY

In order to buy materials to the best economical advantage and so that they are on hand when needed, without costly waste, you should carefully estimate the required amounts of each. There are complete examples in later chapters of the process which include all materials you may need. In fact, you are shown how to calculate complete material
quantities and cost for your remodeling project.