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electrician to know for sure. How do you plan to heat and cool the new space? Attics tend to be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, and your current forced air blower may not circulate enough air to heat and cool the attic space. You may need to add other systems, such as electrical baseboard heating or a window air conditioner. Depending upon the systems you choose, the contractor may have to install wiring, ductwork, thermostats and whatever else the building codes demand. Converting an attic can provide you with more living space. It is not always feasible or practical, however. Talk to a few contractors, review your budget and building codes, and consider if the investment would be worthwhile. If you plan to live in your home for a long time and you are really short on space, it might be a good idea. If you’re not, you may want to just rework the living areas you already have. Getting rid of some clutter and shuffling some things around could give you the extra square footage you need.
Worship at the Church of Your Choice Aldersgate United Methodist Church - 7901 W. 21st St. N. (west of Ridge Rd.), (316) 722-8504, www.aldersgatechurch.org. Sunday morning services at 8:00 a.m. (traditional), 9:30 a.m. (blended), and 11 a.m. (traditional). Wednesday night activities. Nursery available for all services. Sunday school each week at 8:15 a.m. for adults and at 9:30 a.m. for all age groups. Youth group and youth worship on Sunday evenings. Bible studies, children’s activities, and different fellowship events available throughout the year. Asbury Church – 2801 West 15th Street, Wichita (one block north of 13th on St. Paul). 316-9421491. A church dedicated to the transformation of the whole person through the love and power of Jesus Christ. Serving our community. Traditional Worship at 8am, Blended Traditional/Contemporary Worship at 9:30 and 10:45am every Sunday. Great programs and activities for Kids. Preschool for kids 2 to 5 years old. Christian counseling also available through the Asbury Counseling Center. Visit www.asburychurch.org to learn more about Asbury’s ministries. We invite you to join us! For HIS Glory Church – 2901 W. Taft St., Wichita • (316) 794-1170
• Worship Sunday 11:00 a.m. • ChurchForHISGlory@gmail.com • Family integrated full Gospel church where all ages worship and study God’s word. Goddard United Methodist Church – 300 N. Cedar, Goddard; (316) 7942207 • 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship • Children’s church during both services • Nursery Available • 10 a.m. Sunday School • Josh Gooding, Pastor • Haley Bieter, Youth Pastor • Children’s Pastor, Nicole Rbya Good Shepherd Episcopal Church – 8021 W. 21st St. N., Wichita; (316) 721-8096; Starting September 10: Saturday 5:30 p.m. Spoken Worship; Sunday 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship: Sunday 11:00 a.m. Traditional Choral Worship; Church School - Children & Adults, 10:00 a.m. www.goodshepherdwichita.org. Harvest Community Church – Worship at 8340 W. 21st in Wichita Sunday at 10:30 a.m.; Senior pastor Rev. Dr. Dave Henion; www. wichitaharvest.com. Heritage Baptist Church – Corner of 135th St. & 13th St. N., Wichita; (316) 729-2700; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study/
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Prayer Time 7 p.m.; Wiseguys 3 yrs.–6th grade 7 p.m.; Nursery provided at all services. “Your neighborhood church just around the corner.” Email: swede132@ sbcglobal.net; Website: heritage4u. net. Hope Christian Church – Meeting 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, NEW LOCATION - 1330 E. Douglas. Worship is casual and encouraging. Online at www.hope4wichita.org and on Facebook. Pastor Mark McMahon. markm@hope4wichita. org. 316-648-0495. West Heights UMC – 745 N. Westlink Ave. (Just north of Central on Westlink); (316) 722-3805, Email: westheights@westheightsumc.org. Sunday services 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. (Traditional/Blended); Sunday school 9:15 a.m.; Wednesday meal (during school year) 5:30 p.m. fun classes and study for all ages; nondenominational preschool, host to the Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita providing dynamic activity for the Classic Generation, full children’s programming, and an active youth program challenging today’s generation, website: www. westheightsumc.org. Pathway Church – Westlink Campus, Saturday at 5 pm, Sunday at 9 am & 10:30 am • Café Campus, Sunday at 10:30 am • 2001 N Maize Rd (21st & Maize),
Wichita • 316-722-8020 • Goddard Campus, Sunday at 9:30 am, 11 am & 5 pm • 18800 W Kellogg, Goddard • 316-550-6099 • www. pathwaychurch.com • Following Jesus/In Community/For Others. The Altar – 321 S. 162nd & West Maple, Goddard • 316-550-6777 • www.thealtar.church • Pastor Marty Freeman • Sunday Service 10 am, Wednesday Service 6:30 pm • Nursery & Children’s Service Provided • Radical Worship. Radical Obedience. Westwood Presbyterian Church – 8007 W. Maple, Wichita; (316) 722-3753; “Simply making disciples who walk with Jesus, grow to become like Jesus, and live for Jesus by loving others.” Worship Sunday 9 a.m. with Praise Team, 10:30 a.m. with Choir; Fellowship and coffee between worship services; Sunday school for all ages 9 a.m. Nursery open 8:4511:45 a.m.; www.westwoodpc.org. Rolling Hills Community Church (Church of God, Cleveland, TN) – 8605 W. Maple, Wichita; (316) 7221251; Sunday Christian Education Classes 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Recharge Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Mark Ingram; www.rhcc.church and Facebook. ‘We love God, love people, and help people love God.’ Come join us.
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side staircase could turn your home into a multiple-family dwelling, which may not be permitted in your area. You will also need another exit like a window. Make sure you have the space to install one if there isn’t one already. How high is your attic ceiling? Is it high enough to allow enough headroom after the installation of insulation and venting? Most building codes require at least 7-1/2 feet of headroom. If you don’t have that kind of headroom, do you have the budget to alter the roof framing and expand the ceiling height? How strong is your attic flooring? Is it strong enough to withstand an addition, or will it have to be reinforced? You will also need to make sure the rafters can support the weight of drywall, electrical and heating and cooling system components. Keep in mind that adding joists will reduce the headroom available. Do you have electrical in your attic already? If not, can your electrical panel handle a heavier load? Is there room for more breakers? Consult a licensed
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When homeowners are in need of additional square footage, one of the first places that may come to mind is the attic. Converting an attic into living space is an idea, but it is not always a feasible one. Here are some factors to consider before signing a contract. What are the building codes in your area? Can you abide by them in your attic conversion without breaking the bank? Get a list of applicable codes and required inspections for your conversion and make sure you can follow them. The work will be inspected, and if it is not up to code, the entire job could be shut down. Do you have a staircase leading up to your attic? If not, do you have the space to install one? A straight staircase is the easiest to build, but it will take up a great deal of space. A spiral staircase will take up less space, but it won’t allow for easy transport of large items like furniture. If you have no space inside for a staircase, you may be able to construct one outside. Check with the zoning laws in your area first. An out-
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