room addition - remodeling

Product Directory:
	• step 1: get ideas
	• step 2: design floor plan
	• step 3: build and renovate
	• step 4: finishing touches
Project Guide:
	• drywall information
	• electrical wiring information
	• plumbing information
	• wired home electronics info
	• shop local retail
	• find building contractors
	• how-to guides, repair
	• apply for financing

USE REMODELING CHECKLIST: It has complete information on remodeling or adding an addition. Get ideas, view how to work with contractors, and find the necessary financing.

Step 1: Get Ideas

Room Ideas from HGTV
bathroom	home theater
bedroom	kitchen
children's	living area
colors	loft
design principles	office / workplace
ergonomic	other
feng shui	porch / sunroom
dining room	small space
foyer / entryway	themes
hallway / stairway	tips / tricks

Other Design Ideas

Other Ideas:

View our Home Remodeling Idea Center

complete directory of home remodeling ideas and show galleries

PBS This Old House:

search: (by room) renovation

interactive interior design from chameleonpower.com

HomeTime.com project category

search "home/family" articles

remodeling books from b4ubuild.com

Step 2: Designing the Floor Plan

Resource Information
Find Floor Plans:
view our floor plan directory	buy room addition plans
	get customized plans

Use Software to Design Your Plan:
compare: design software	evaluate: design software
	buy: home design software

Find an Architect:
view our home remodeling floor design area

Making Your Room Energy Efficient from U.S. DOE:
building design, plans, and resources
energy savers booklet

Step 3: Build and Renovate

Link to our Home Remodeling Specification Sheet (Free Download) for detail review of home remodeling specifications and tips:
link for remodeling specification plan

Any opening of walls that changes the structural look of your home may require permits from your local inspection department and community association.

Also, most if not all states, counties and cities set standard building codes for their respective area. You should check with your local jurisdiction on building permits and codes:

Resource Information

Building Permits:

all about permits: www.permitplace.com

find/contact local inspection office

All About Building Codes:

www.b4ubuild.com/links/codes.shtml

decoding building codes

list of standard building codes

How-to Guides for Older Homes: (from oldhouseweb.com)

home inspection

preservation and rehabilitation guidelines

structural issues

Do-It-Yourself Guides:

framing step-by-step from hometime.com

directory of do-it yourself resources on the web

check standard building codes

find building products (see below)

see above for drywall, electrical, etc.

Find Building Contractor:

search for / work with home contractors

Step 4: Complete the Finishing Touches

See Individual Project Modules
doors and windows	furniture ideas
floors	home entertainment
lighting	computer / study area
walls and ceiling	decorating ideas

interactive interior design from chameleonpower.com