Attic

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use...

Is one type better than the other?

A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.

Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown in attic insulation.

Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button

Add dramatic under cabinet lighting in a weekend without tearing up your walls to install...

Installing recessed lighting, even in the toughest situation—by fishing wires.

Vent an exhaust fan the correct way— through a roof hood.

Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.

A well-ventilated attic makes for a healthier house. Here's how to keep the air moving...

What to do if you see signs of truss lift. Look for signs of seasonal...

Insulate an old attic door with inexpensive fiberglass and tape

Good attic and roof ventilation lowers cooling bills, extends shingle life and reduces winter ice...

Replace a dead motor and improve air flow

Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms

These critters didn’t sign a lease and could be living rent-free and wreaking havoc in...

Because they can cause structural damage, among other things, it's important to learn how to...

Foam ceiling insulation is an excellent solution where moisture is a problem.

Want to save money, energy and feel warmer this winter? Insulate your house the right...

Fix a mysterious pipe joint

The best way to clean soffit vents is with compressed air

It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your...