Q: I have an attic that runs the entire length of the house. The peak of the roof is high enough to allow me to stand up in the space. The obvious storage opportunities have me foaming at the mouth.

Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

Installing a disappearing staircase – stairs that fold down from a ceiling hatchway and are raised into it for storage – is worth considering if a larger or more convenient attic entrance is needed.

Rodents make nests in boxes, inside soft insulation, in-between suitcases and under piles of old clothing. In other words, in your attic. You probably know that. But what you might not know is that ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...