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If you are desperate for extra space within your home, then finding out if your loft is suitable for conversion could be worthwhile. And the chances are you'll be pleasantly surprised. When it comes ...

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site? Do ...

Even if your roof trusses feel like a barrier to converting your loft, with the right structural changes you can still extend ...