Top 34 Attics Projects

1. 1. Tips on Increasing Attic-Insulation Efficiency

   Houses can lose a lot of heat through the attic space. DIY experts explain how much insulation should be in an attic and...

2. 2. Attic Insulation Tips

   Home Maintenance host Tim Hockenberry shares tips to prepare your home for the cold winter months.

3. 3. How to Install an Attic Drop-Down Closet

   

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   Learn how to create a custom drop-down closet with these easy step-by-step directions.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 4. How to Expand a Trapdoor for Installing Stairs

   

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   Begin a trapdoor construction process by framing out the trapdoor opening to make space for the stairs. These step-by-st...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How to Install Hardwood Floors in an Attic

   

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   Adding flooring to a newly remodeled attic can be a simple task. Learn how to install hardwood floors in your attic with...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $5,000 - $10,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. Werner Televator (01:02)

   

   Check out a ladder designed for homes with minimal space into their attics.

7. 7. How to Replace Missing Attic Insulation

   

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   If your home has a recurring mold problem it may help to add insulation in the attic. Learn how to install missing attic...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Repair a Roof Leak

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   A roofline leak and an open attic vent are allowing both water and critters to enter this home. Learn how to repair a ro...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 9. How to Install Soffit Vents

   

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   Soffit vents draw fresh, cool air into a hot attic, greatly reducing the load on your air conditioner.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. Autumn Maintenance Tips

    DIY Network shares autumn maintenance tips on carbon monoxide detectors, five-in-one tools and attic pest control.

11. 11. How to Install Blown-In Cellulose Insulation

    

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    Cellulose insulation is considered a "green" product — more ecologically sound than competing products. It's also ...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. What You Should Know About the Installation of Insulation

    DIY Network host Jeff Wilson explains what you need to know about insulation.

13. 13. Turn a Wasted Attic Into a Cool Room

    

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    One family takes a room with a severely slanted ceiling and remodels the space into a unique and fun room. Learn how to ...

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Install a Solar-Powered Attic Fan

    

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    An attic fan can help reduce heat inside a home and overall cooling costs. These step-by-step instructions show how to i...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 15. How to Create Attic Storage

    

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    These instructions demonstrate how to add more storage space in an unused attic by installing pull-down stairs and plywo...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate