Nothing about home inspections causes more consternation than 'sealed' attic access panels; not just for the home inspector, but also for the buyer, the seller, and the real estate agents involved in ...

"I thought there could be an improved lift/pull handle designed for use with attic ceiling-access cover panels," said an inventor, from Apache Junction, Ariz., "so I invented the HANDLE. My design ...

Who inspects the attic insulation in new construction homes? Probably just the person that put it in. Nobody else. When new houses are built in Minnesota, the municipal inspection departments ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved lift/pull handle designed for use with attic ceiling-access cover panels," said an inventor, from Apache Junction, Ariz.

Question: I opened the attic access panel in my closet to get a box and the heat was intense. There is attic insulation so is this increasing our cooling costs? If so, how can I reduce the heat?

Dear Jerry: I purchased a ranch home built in 1986, and at the time we had a home inspection done. All went well so we purchased the home. At the time of inspection the inspector was not able to find ...

Functional items in homes are not always the prettiest features, with elements like electrical boxes, outlet switches and access panels often leaving you scrambling to find a way to hide them, ...