Last week I started a two-part series to answer J. M.’s questions on how to go about finishing a walk-up attic in a 1920s house. I covered basic framing and insulation techniques that will help to ...

Plus, can the electrical service at this property take these new water heaters? Send your questions to [email protected]. Q. I live in an 1860s farmhouse. One hundred years ago, the attic was used ...

One way to add value—and living space—to your home is by finishing your attic. While it may not seem like the ideal office, playroom, or guest bedroom in its raw, unfinished state, you can make it ...

Attics need head-height, obviously, but there's more to it than that You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased ...

When it comes to finishing your attic, there’s a myriad of factors that affect the scope and cost of your project. By analyzing these factors before you start, you’ll be able to better budget your ...

Remodeling your attic not only provides a functional room for your immediate use, it can also increase your home's resale value. Depending on your budget, you can spend a small amount finishing your ...

When we think of attics, at best, the notion conjures up images of dusty storage spaces filled with boxes of miscellaneous possessions. At worst, a cob-web littered crawl space, whereby the only means ...