Most of us rarely go up there and we don’t think about it much. More than likely you only think of it as extra space to put our old junk. But if you could find another place to put those future garage ...

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 ...

To make the attic more usable and temperature controlled for storing personal belongings, homeowners can consider additional renovations. Installing an attic fan to keep the temperature from getting ...

Attic fans cost anywhere from $40 to $475, with the average price being around $200. Depending on the size of your attic, you ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Q: My husband's niece will be living with us while she goes to grad school nearby. He has been doing over the attic for her bedroom — paneling the ceiling and putting in new engineered wood floors.

This regularly-scheduled sponsored column is written by the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy team (AIRE). This county program helps you make smart energy decisions that save you money and leaves ...