Use fans, avoid hot days, and clean in the morning or evening. Get help, avoid storing sensitive items, and use labeled, durable containers. Clean thoroughly, improve lighting, and sell or donate ...

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 ...

Not having an attic (or one you can safely use) doesn’t mean you’re doomed to live with Christmas bins shoved behind every ...

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.

Most homes in Arizona do not have a basement or full attic. Many ranch-style homes have very shallow attics, which are generally accessed from the ceiling in the garage or carport and the master ...

For many people who live in homes with attics, it can be tempting to make use of the extra storage space and create more room for the objects they use every day. This strategy works for most items ...

Sorry, the attic is no place for precious family photos. Between the extreme temperature fluctuations, the potential for moths, and the precarious piles of boxes, the ...

Attics often experience extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, making them a risky environment for storing sensitive or valuable items. Items such as photographs, electronics, and important ...