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Basement, Attic & Loft
When you are remodeling, unfinished areas in a house frequently offer the most cost-effective opportunity for gaining usable space. If your home has a basement or attic that has enough floor area and headroom, you might be able to convert that area to usable living space relatively affordably because it has an existing floor, roof, and/or walls. Of course, significant changes may be required; for example, an attic floor may need reinforcement. Or you may need to provide access via a new staircase.

Here you can explore ideas, projects, and materials that will help you convert a basement or attic into valuable living space.
Converting a Basement
Tips and DIY techniques for increasing headroom, waterproofing, and more
Converting an Attic
Time to turn that unused attic into living space? This will help.
Stairs
Buying, building, and maintaining staircases
Sump Pumps & Moisture
These can keep that basement dry! Here's what you need to know.
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