Attic How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our attic step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How to Insulate an Attic Door
Yes, your attic is insulated, but the access hatch probably isn’t. Here are a few ways to insulate the attic door, save energy, and save money.
How to Refresh Cellulose Insulation in the Attic
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to refresh cellulose insulation in the attic.
3 Common Insulation Materials Used in Old Homes
If you live in an older home, understanding what pads your walls is essential to keeping your family safe. Here are three common types of insulation found in old homes and their potential hazards.
How to Maximize the Impact of Insulation
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tips for insulating an attic.
How to Insulate an Attic with Fiberglass
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows affordable ways to create an energy-efficient attic.
How to Install Attic Stairs
Step-by-step instructions to help you install folding attic stairs for easier access to your attic.
Adding Attic Insulation
Can you blow insulation over existing insulation? How much is enough? We answer these questions and more.
How to Replace a Pull-Down Attic Staircase
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva removes an old attic staircase and replaces it with a new one.
How to Clean Up Attic Mold
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a professional approach to eliminating dangerous fungus outbreaks in the home
How to Quiet a Noisy PVC Plumbing Vent
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey has a quick cure for a creaky pipe
An Attic Turned Ultimate Kids' Bedroom Suite
Clever built-ins tap every square inch of an attic hideaway with so much charm that kids beg for bedtime.
A Bright Attic Suite for $2,620
A dingy, makeshift bedroom and bath becomes a cheery retreat with custom built-ins—for less than the cost of a new set of furniture
Installing Attic Stairs
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make attic stairs safe and sturdy
5 Steps to Finishing an Attic
This Old House's Two-Minute Expert explains what goes into creating a bonus room under the rafters
How to Install Knee-Wall Storage
It's an awkward corner of the house. Why not make it a space-saving dresser?
How to Install Pull-Down Attic Stairs
Installing a sliding staircase for a solid route to storage
How to Build a Fireproof Home
Insulated concrete forms—combined with flame-resistant roofing and siding—make for one safe house
How to Insulate an Attic
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate the proper way to insulate an attic
How to Install a Solar Attic Fan
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to keep an attic cool
Top 10 Repair Questions
Expert answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions