This rendering shows an attic converted to a reading nook and bedroom area. Built-in shelves are a great way to make the most of your available space. Getty Images As the years go by and lifestyles ...

If you are thinking about transforming your attic into more useable space, consider this: Attic remodels can be challenging projects in small- to medium-sized houses ...

The dormer requires the person building it to have a complete understanding of roof flashings. Without this, you'll have leaks in your roof for sure. 2. Real or fake ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A dormer is a window commonly set vertically on a sloping roof. Each dormer has a flat, arched, hipped, pointed, or ornamented roof. Dormer windows can be built into the roof or ...

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I've seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add a dormer ...

Want more livable space in your home? Don't want to spend a king's ransom? Attic conversion has fit the bill for countless homeowners over the years. Unlike many basements, attics are dry, and being ...

For Chicago homeowners John and Marnie Thompson, the choice was clear: Shape up their unfinished attic or ship out to a bigger house. When the couple purchased their two-bedroom Victorian cottage in ...

Many homeowners discover their current space no longer meets their evolving needs for comfort and function. The desire for ...