Factors in Calculating Attic Ladder Installation Cost Most homes have a small access door leading to unused attic space, but it may be missing an accompanying ladder. Sometimes that door may be ...

You’ve probably heard the expression “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But where energy is concerned, there is “small stuff” that can cause you to sweat. Though you can do a lot to make your home more ...

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 ...

Q–My new home has an access panel that leads to the attic area. I am tired of using a dangerous stepladder to get to this part of my home. A folding attic ladder is of some interest to me. However, ...

I’ve heard that one big hot air leak point is the attic opening in the house. How important is it if it’s not insulated? How much warmth is lost to the attic in the winter, and how much is it costing ...

Q. We own a 13-year-old Cape Cod-style home. About five years ago, we installed an access into the small bit of attic space above the upstairs hallway. When we made the cut into the attic space, all ...

There is a change to the Minnesota Energy Code that took effect over a year ago, which now requires attic access hatches to be weatherstripped. I think that's just peachy. I've never liked how attic ...