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Turn The Attic Into A Bathroom

05 May

Have you ever had a problem when there are not enough bathrooms in your own home? The solution of course will be to construct another one. So why not turn the attic into a bathroom?

Turning the attic into a bathroom or any other living space requires planning. The key to making this happen is coming up with the perfect design that will allow you to maximize every square foot of this place.

You can’t have a bathroom without a shower. Since there are so many to choose from, you should go for the wet room style shower to increase the sense of space. Make sure you consult with a good supplier on the showerhead and tiles who can give good advice to make the room feel spacious and light.

If you want to put a bathtub there, make sure the structure in the bottom can handle the weight. These same goes for your vanity table and toilet by supporting the walls and floor. For those using wood, replace the old 2×4’s or 2×6’s with 2×8’s. If this is not possible, add more of the old ones to support it.

Homeowners who are using wood for the renovated attic must apply oil to protect this against water. You can even use the same material for the flooring since there are variants that are engineered for use in the bathroom. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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A Simple Guide for an Attic Renovation into Bedrooms

08 Mar

The attic is the space at the very top of the house or building. In most dwellings, this part is used for storage purposes but there are a lot that you can actually do in that part of your house. If you decide for an attic renovation to turn into bedrooms, the ideas are endless as long as you follow the basic rules in doing such.

Inspection

In any kinds of major renovations, you must first get the proper permit before you can proceed with a plan. In order to go through this process swiftly, you must be prepared for the battle with the right facilities and must also abide according to building regulations.

Seek out the help of a local inspector to measure the available space in the attic if those would be enough to be given the permit once you’ve decided to turn it into bedrooms. Make sure that there is the right headroom and there are spaces that can be provided for additional ventilation and other safety measures.

Look out for damages in the area, however big or small. Check out the walls for cracks and other damage. Keep the support system sturdy. Remove rusty pipes and make sure that everything in the vicinity is safe. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Attic Renovation for Maintenance and Repairs

15 Feb

When you think of attic renovation, it isn’t exactly that you want something grand to come out as a result of your modification plan. You may also just want to do some minor changes or modification for maintenance and repairs purposes.

Safety First

This rule doesn’t just apply on the attic but on every part of the house. In every project that you want to do in your home, the safety of the people living in it must be the first consideration.

Painting

You need to check on the framing of your house, the support systems, even in the attic, to see if there are any dry rot or damp or anything that needs to be replaced. If you do find damage, get it repaired, before painting these elements to prevent further harm.

Painting the attic would also be beneficial because it would add light to the area. There are also paints available now that could terminate some insects, others also serve as protection from fire. For whatever purpose it may serve, painting the area once a year or whenever the need may be is a good habit to maintain it and to keep it neat and fresh. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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How To Turn Your Attic Into A Playroom

08 Sep

Children love to play outdoors. But when it rains or it snows, they need another place to play in so why don’t your turn your attic into a playroom?

Can you really turn the attic into a playroom? That answer really depends if the room is worthy. You can easily find out by getting a tape measure and seeing if this can be done. If you are able to walk in here without any squeaks or noises, the odds are in your favor because it can support the weight of your kids and their friends.

Before you hammer away, make sure you get all the permits required from the mayor’s office. You will have to get this yourself if you are the one going to do it. But if you hired a contractor, they can take care of the leg work so you don’t have to worry about anything. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Attic Renovation for Remodeling Purposes

28 Aug

Attics may be considered as wasted or useless space in many homes that have such. But if only explored, remodeling may be the key to an attic renovation so that it would serve a purpose to the overall household and improve the space.

Old Concepts about Attics

You might have seen it in movies or read in books, attics were often described as the part of the house where it is spooky, where there are many spiders and cobwebs. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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