We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are lots of things to consider when you're finishing your attic. You must prioritize structural integrity, think about the best way to ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...

A house without enough insulation is like a kid without a coat—bound to get cold. So if you’re sick of drafts and high heating bills, it might be time to help your home “bundle up” by learning how to ...

Climbing up these pull-down attic stairs revealed an interesting find. Look closely around the perimeter of this hatch opening, and you can probably spot the NM cable stapled along the top of the ...

This article was originally published July 9, 2012. As the temperatures rise, you start worrying about your air-conditioning bill and hope that somewhere, somehow you can find a new, improved and ...

Dear James: I use my dark attic just for storage, but the underside of the gable roof is low. I think adding a dormer would help a lot. What is a good plan to build one? -- Steph T. Dear Steph: In ...