Finishing Basements and Attics : Ideas and Projects for Expanding Your Living Space
From the Black & Decker Home Improvement Library, and published by Creative Publishing international.  Learn how to add new rooms to your home without adding on. This book takes you through the remodeling process, from assessing the unfinished space and planning the project to framing new walls and adding trim. You’ll find dozens of building projects that show, step-by-step, how to convert unused square footage into comfortable living space. 160 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

Converting Garages, Attics & Basements, by Jeff Beneke, Sunset (Editor), and Marianne Lipanovich
Add a room without adding onto your home.  Turn an unused area into the extra bedroom or office you need. Step-by-step instructions for insulation, drywall, flooring, plumbing, wiring, finish work, and more.  Case studies of successful garage, attic, and basement conversions, plus practical solutions to common architectural problems.  192 pages.  Paperback.  Amazon.com

 

Ortho's All About Basements, Attics, and Bonus Rooms
Increase your home's living space without adding on. Ortho's All About Basements, Attics, and Bonus Rooms shows how to convert an empty bonus room or an unfinished basement or attic into a family room, a hobby area, or some other useful space. This book shows how to plan your project for maximum utility and comfort, then provides complete, detailed instructions for all phases of construction.  96 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

Attics : Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling, by Paula Marshall (Editor), Better Homes and Gardens (Editor), and John Riha
A guide to planning and remodeling.  Get answers to frequently asked questions about converting unused attics to usable space.  Gain insight into working with the unique features of attics.  Explore your options by viewing real-life examples.  Use the detailed planning and costing information and room-arranging kit to get the most from your attic project.  Paperback.  Amazon.com

 

Basements : Your Guide to Planning and Remodeling, by Paula Marshall (Editor), Better Homes and Gardens (Editor), and John Riha
Even the darkest, most cavernous space can be transformed into an attractive, practical area suited to specific homeowner needs with this guide featuring step-by-step guidance through the transformation, detailed cost information. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

Basements (Hometime How-To Series), by John Kelsey, Pamela S. Price, Robin Hartl, and Dean Johnson
The host of "Hometime", the popular home improvement series, shares tips for turning basement spaces into a comfortable living areas. 250 color photos.  10 illustrations. 96 pages.  Amazon.com

 

The Original Basement Waterproofing Handbook, by Jack Masters
Consumer oriented, easy to understand, and fully illustrated.  Includes system pricing. 120 pages. Amazon.com

Remodeling Basements, Attics and Garages: Step-by-Step Projects for Adding Space without Adding On, by Mark Feirer, Jane Cornell, and Timothy O. Bakke
Published by Creative Homeowner Press. Cramped for space yet reluctant to build an addition? This book, which replaces our old book of the same title, shows you how to find space you may not know you had and convert it into useful living areas, 40 colorful photographs and 530 full-color drawings. 192 pages. Paperback. Barnes and Noble

Better Homes and Gardens Attics
Published by Meredith Books. Easy-to-read copy and 100 photos plus expert tips show how to make the most of attic space in any house. 112 pages. Paperback. Barnes and Noble

 

Creating Storage: Hidden Storage & Rescued Space in the Garage, Attic, or Basement, by Sunset Books
Provides ideas for creating storage areas throughout the home and includes instructions for building shelves, chests, cabinets, closets, and other tailored storage spaces. 96 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

How to Plan and Remodel Basements & Attics, by Robert Beckstrom
A quiet retreat in the attic or a soundproof media room in the basement. No matter what kind of new room you need in your home, this book will help you create it. Filled with ideas, photos, and instructions, this manual guides you through your attic or basement project, from beginning to end. 96 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

Attics (Quick Guides), by Mark Feirer
Leads you through the steps of transforming your attic into a beautiful and useful living space, by showing you how to plan and design your new attic room, properly prepare the attic space, successfully complete wiring and plumbing tasks, and even install skylights, windows, and attic stairs. Each book in the Quick Guide Series has more than 190 two-color illustrations with easy-to-follow instructions. 80 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com

 

Complete Basements, Attics & Bonus Rooms: Plan & Build Your Dream Space, by Better Homes & Gardens
Homeowners often solve space dilemmas by reclaiming "extra" spaces in the attic, basement, or garage. This book inspires and educates with hands-on details, planning advice, and doable projects. 192 pages. Paperback. Amazon.com