Loft Conversions the Family Will Love

The idea of creating a family room, game room, guest bedroom, or just more storage space is an enticing adventure for homeowners that need just a bit more out of their home. The attic or loft area is perfect!

You may not believe this, but that attic space can be turned into a very nice modern room. There are many different options that will turn this ugly empty space into a convenient office, guest bedroom complete with a bathroom, or even a theater room. The ideas are endless when you start your loft conversion.

The most popular loft conversion ideas include a playroom for the youngsters, game room, bedroom, office, theater room, or just a large storage room.

Playroom - The idea of a playroom for when your children have friends over instead of the entire gang playing in your child's room can be very enticing. The reason is that instead of having kids all over the house, they can play in the playroom. You can convert the attic to a giant playroom with a small bathroom add such things as a small refrigerator for drinks and a cupboard for snacks and the kids are ready to play for hours without interrupting your daily routine.

Game room - Many families often convert the attic into a game room complete with pool tables, a TV, video game systems and more. This can be a great way to start family night.

Bedroom - the loft conversion can be done to create a very nice quiet bedroom. The bedroom may be used for one of the kids or even for guests. A small bathroom off the side of the bedroom will provide your guest with a bit more privacy as well.

Office - If you have an office in your home, sometimes working with the family in the very next room is not pleasing as you may be interrupted all the time. If you convert your attic space into a stylish office, you will have a bit more privacy and be able to work at home as if you went to the office.

Theater Room - theater rooms are very popular today and if you have the space in your attic, you can actually create a very charming theater room. Instead of watching movies in your living room, you will be able to enjoy your newly converted loft that has been transformed into a theater room.

Storage - if all you need is a bit more space for storing holiday decorations, summer items, or winter toys, then you can easily do a loft conversion that will provide you with the extra space you need. You will be able to carpet the area and have all the items close when you might need them instead of taking them to a storage facility or storing them in the barn.

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Techniques for Cutting With a Circular Saw

A circular saw is one of the most versatile and useful tools in the shop. With a few tips, making a wide variety of cuts with a circular saw is both enjoyable and safe. Follow these suggestions, and you'll soon be able to make anything from a few custom-fitted shelves and building an entire house faster and with better quality.

The first thing to do before cutting is to set the saw at the proper blade depth. If the blade is set too deep, more of the blade is exposed, increasing the danger. Also, with a deep blade setting, the saw has more possibility of binding and kicking back. In addition to being safe, the circular saw cuts more efficiently with the proper blade depth setting.

To determine the correct blade depth, unplug the saw and place it alongside the material that you are cutting. Retract the blade guard. Loosen the knob or lever that adjusts the depth and move the saw's base until the blade extends from ¼ inch to ½ inch below the material. Tighten the adjusting knob or lever and you're all set to go.

Using a circular saw means that you have to be careful and thoughtful about what you are cutting and how you are using the saw. A serious danger is binding. This happens when the piece that you are cutting bends in towards the blade and causes the material to bind, causing a dangerous kickback. You should always make sure that the piece you are cutting is positioned so that the cutoff material is free to fall easily away from you.

Another potential for binding is when you are crosscutting plywood. The plywood has to be supported across the entire length. Failure to support the whole way creates the possibility of binding, splintering or tearing as the cutoff piece drops off. If you're using sawhorses, use a couple of 2x4s to cover the span.

When you have to rip a long piece of lumber, it's probably going to be better to do this on a table saw. But, if one's not handy, then you go to the trusty circular saw when the cut doesn't have to be totally accurate. The trick is how to keep the board in place while you are making the cut. If the piece isn't very wide, clamps are awkward to use; they get in the way. One way is to tack the lumber down to your sawhorses; let the nails protrude so they can be easily removed.

If you're ripping a more expensive piece of wood, use finish nails to the material in place, and pull them from the backside after making the cut.

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