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How to Finish an Attic in Older Homes

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

How to Finish an Attic in Older Homes

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

Tags: attic space ideas, finished attic, how to finish an attic, what to do with attic space

Attic Renovation Can Create a Great Study Room

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic conversions, attic renovations, converting your attic, finishing your attic

Attic Playroom Perfect for Family Visits

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic living space

Attic Rafter Vents

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics, Glossary

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

Tags: attic insulation, attic vents

How Attic Built-Ins Provide More Living Space

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic built-ins, attic storage, custom homes, finishing an attic, natural light for attics

Attic Organization: 4 Ideas to Get You Inspired

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics, Organization & Storage

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

Tags: attic organization, attic organizing tips, organizing the attic, organizing your attic

Finishing an Attic Includes What?

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic bedroom, attic insulation, attic stairs, attic storage

Memories Stored in Our Attics

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic memories, attic storage

The Secrets Hiding in Your Attic

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics

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

Tags: attic insulation, attic moisture, attic ventilation, home inspections

Brick Walls: Dealing with Moisture Problem

by Tina Gleisner, in Attics, Repair & Maintain

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

Tags: brick meant to let moisture escape, brick walls are fun, brick walls breathe, homes need to breathe, how to stop wind through brick walls, insulating brick walls tricky, old brick walls are challenging

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