Q: I have an attic that runs the entire length of the house. The peak of the roof is high enough to allow me to stand up in the space. The obvious storage opportunities have me foaming at the mouth.

For any homeowner with an attic, the value of the extra space cannot be quantified. Whether you have filled it to the brim with old holiday decorations and boxes of baby clothes or you're in the ...

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. I realize there is no insulation on the access door in the ceiling nor did it seal well. Is there much energy lost through there and what ...

Nothing about home inspections causes more consternation than 'sealed' attic access panels; not just for the home inspector, but also for the buyer, the seller, and the real estate agents involved in ...

Dear Jerry: I purchased a ranch home built in 1986, and at the time we had a home inspection done. All went well so we purchased the home. At the time of inspection the inspector was not able to find ...

There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to be weatherstripped. I think that's just peachy. I've never liked how attic ...