A do-it-yourselfer with average skills can install pull-down stairs for an attic. There are tricky parts to the project, however, and it takes careful planning. You will need a helper, and you should ...

Installing an attic ladder is only one step toward using neglected attic space, yet it offers a number of benefits for homeowners. The convenience of a pull-down attic ladder makes it easy for ...

Some old houses have attics the size of a small barn, complete with dormers for light and air. You want a few extra bedrooms or maybe a bowling alley, no problem. But in most houses these days the ...

Drafts, such as those around doors, windows and pipes, are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in houses. But what can you do about drafts from the four largest “holes” in your home? Here ...