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. Werner Televator (01:02)

   

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

3. 3. Autumn Maintenance Tips

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

4. 4. Attic Insulation Tips

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

5. 5. How to Finish Attic Walls and Ceilings

   

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   In a tight attic space, finishing the walls and ceiling is especially important. Learn how to finish an attic's walls an...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. 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

7. 7. How to Install Fiberglass Insulation

   

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   Learn the techniques for how to install fiberglass insulation in an attic. This is a fairly straightforward job for the ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. Spray Foam Insulation

   DIY Network shares information about a high-tech foam insulation for your home.

9. 9. 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

10. 10. How to Install Knee Walls

    

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    Refinishing an attic adds great value to your home. When remodeling attic space, it might be necessary to add new walls...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $5,000 - $10,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

11. 11. Floating Walls (01:00)

    

12. 12. 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

13. 13. How to Reinforce a Ceiling Beam

    

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    A step-by-step process for adding support to the center beam in the attic to keep a ceiling crack below from coming back...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. How to Install Windows in an Attic

    

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    If you're remodeling your attic, you'll want to add some natural lighting. Learn how to install windows in your attic wi...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $5,000 - $10,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. How to Install Attic Flooring

    

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    These basic instructions demonstrate how to install a new type of flooring called Attic-Dek. It is made up of square pla...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate