Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.
Outfitting your basement and attic with efficient storage can be life-changing. Not only will you get more living space, it can give your home an edge over others when it comes time to sell. Try these ...
Maybe you haven’t been up there in a while. Maybe you don’t even remember what’s up there. Chances are, there’s a lot of stuff that needs to go away. Goodbye, sad, old fake Christmas tree with half ...
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Decluttering Your Attic: Transform Chaos into Calm

Many of us face the challenge of a cluttered attic, a space that holds potential for so much more than just storage.
Each week Mansion Global tackles a design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a light, airy and chic attic.
This rendering shows an attic converted to a reading nook and bedroom area. Built-in shelves are a great way to make the most of your available space. Getty Images As the years go by and lifestyles ...
Q: While having insulation added to our attic, the company told us not to store anything in the attic. We have a one-car garage and a yard barn, but no other place to store things. Is there a good ...
When you set out to decorate your home for the fall, you likely looked for a pile of boxes tucked away in your garage or hiding all the way in the back of your attic. There was probably a musty odor ...
Not having an attic (or one you can safely use) doesn’t mean you’re doomed to live with Christmas bins shoved behind every ...