Everyone wants more space in their home. The question is how much space do you need and what’s the best solution to create that space. You can move, put an addition on your house or finish existing space in your basement or attic. So are you wondering how to finish an attic or garage? When you … Read More
Attic Renovation Can Create a Great Study Room
If you’ve got an attic, then you might have the perfect spot to create a homework den just for the kids. Younger children may need more supervision, of course, but for older kids and teens, a homework hideaway upstairs makes lesson time a little bit less of a chore. So are you ready for this attic renovation? … Read More
Attic Playroom Perfect for Family Visits
Summertime is family reunion time, and an attic playroom gives the younger generation their own spot to get together. Having a special kid zone makes everyone feel welcome, and gives them something to do besides listening to the adults reminisce. (Read: Organizing a Custom Playroom That Inspires) If you’re planning to host a gathering this … Read More
Attic Rafter Vents
When you have insulation in the attic, you have to be sure it doesn’t block the flow of fresh air from the soffit vents below the eaves, up and out through the ridge vent (or gable vent in older houses). Attic rafter vents (also called insulation baffles, baffle vents or proper vent) are used to prevent … Read More
How Attic Built-Ins Provide More Living Space
Attics may offer a lot more than you imagine. In a custom home, you can claim that space and use it before it’s filled with old boxes, forgotten Christmas trees and clothes you haven’t worn in 15 years. If your home is already built, you can still add attic built-ins with a full or partial … Read More
Attic Organization: 4 Ideas to Get You Inspired
Although a cluttered attic might be a great place for kids to explore, attic organization can make your life easier, saving you time when you need to find things stored there. Whatever is relegated to the attic is usually the stuff you don’t need very often, or things you’re saving for when your children get … Read More
Finishing an Attic Includes What?
Finishing an attic is less expensive than putting an addition on your house but it still takes time and money (more ideas for finding extra space at home). In fact it takes more time and money than you realize, so this article provides you with an attic remodeling checklist to help you research your project … Read More
Memories Stored in Our Attics
We store lots of stuff in our attics – old furniture we’re not willing to part with, boxes of clothes and children’s artwork, holiday decorations and so much more. We’re lucky to have this space to store things until the day we realize it’s also a burden. We forget what we’ve put away and one … Read More
The Secrets Hiding in Your Attic
Unless you’ve got a finished attic, you probably only climb into your attic to put away holiday decorations or store things you might need for a few years. That little access panel isn’t easy to crawl through and even the pull down stairs aren’t fun. The real point here isn’t how you access your attic. … Read More
Brick Walls: Dealing with Moisture Problem
Brick walls can present many challenges, especially in older buildings. While we like preserving the old brick walls and leaving them exposed, it’s important to understand brick wall construction and maintenance in order to minimize problems. A customer called my handyman business. She had purchased a condo in an old brick building and her unit … Read More
