Q: We bought a resale house and discovered that the previous owner used the attic above the garage for storage. The only thing is, he cut a hole in the ceiling and just left it there. We want to use ...

Q. My house was built in the 1970's. I'm trying to bring it up to code by installing ground fault circuit interrupters, etc. Can you give some advice on the requirements of a proper firewall and ...

Edit: I admit it seems not as exciting as another Emkorial HIT, but your thoughts (especially constructive ones!) are welcome!<br><br>So, I have attic space over my garage being used for light storage ...

STRATFORD — As people’s desire for more stuff continues to grow so does the demand for storage. A Stratford-based manufacturer is looking to help with the SpaceLift attic lift. Dave Berliner developed ...

Folding stairs are a great convenience in opening up an attic for storage, but they can also be a significant cause of heat loss. This is also true of uninsulated trapdoors that lead into attics and ...

Dear Dwight: My home has very limited storage and the garage is so full I can barely get one car in the garage. I have a storage barn, and it is also full, and I would like to ask if I could use some ...

A do-it-yourselfer with average skills can install pull-down stairs for an attic. There are tricky parts to the project, however, and it takes careful planning. You will need a helper, and you should ...

Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...