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How To Improve Attic Ventilation For Your Home
Explore ways to enhance attic ventilation.
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Inline Exhaust Fans: How to Use Them to Vent Multiple Bathrooms
Add one attic fan to vent multiple bathrooms.
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Types of Attic Insulation: Pros and Cons
What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which
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The Best Types of Attic Insulation
Choose from these types of attic insulation to keep your house warm and your attic dry and mold-free. You'll also...
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What’s the Best Cathedral Ceiling Insulation Option?
Cathedral ceiling insulation is vital to keep moisture from sneaking in. But have you ever wondered what the best option...
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How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan for Your Home
What is a whole house fan? Not only can these helpful ventilation systems help keep you cool, but they also...
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7 Built-In Storage Ideas for Small Homes
Feeling cramped in your apartment or small house? These built-in storage ideas will free up space and help your cut...
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7 Attic Projects to Tackle This Year
The attic is an important part of the house that's often overlooked. These projects keep the space functioning and control...
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7 Best Attic Door Insulation Covers
You insulate the attic to keep the house warm. But if you don't insulate the door, you'll still be cold....
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How Much Does It Cost To Insulate an Attic?
It varies with the size of the attic, the material you use and several other factors. Here's a breakdown to...
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Are Attic Fans Worth It? What to Know Before You Buy
Attic ventilation comes in many forms. Here, we take a look at attic fans and why they’re useful.
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The 6 Best Attic Fans for Your Home
An attic fan provides an affordable way to draw fresh air through your attic, extending the life of your roof...
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What to Know About Finishing Your Attic’s Flooring
Got an unfinished attic you'd like to convert to living space? Flooring matters. Learn which attic flooring approach makes sense...
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10 Inspiring Attic Bedroom Ideas
These attic bedroom ideas from Instagram will help you turn your dark and forgotten space into a magical upstairs retreat.
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A One-Week Plan For Cleaning Your Entire House
Over the course of a week these cleaning ideas will make the whole house shine. Spend one day on each...
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Storage In the Attic
It may be a convenient storage spot, but you should reconsider storing items in your attic. Here's why.
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15 Weird Objects Our Readers Found Lurking Behind Their Walls
From old newsprint to weapons to mummified animals, we asked our readers to show us treasures they found behind the...
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How To Get Rid of Bats in the Attic
There's no reason for bats in your attic to give you nightmares, but guano is unsanitary, so it's better if...
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10 Important Things You Need to Do When Finishing Your Attic
Finishing your attic can add space and utility and increase the value of your home, as long as it's done...
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Working With Metal-Clad (MC) Cable
MC cable is easier to work with than rigid conduit and offers protection from fire, vibration, gnawing pests and physical...
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6 Home Problems Inspectors Hate to See and How to Fix Them
Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.
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How to Insulate an Attic When Finishing
Maximize headroom when insulating an attic.
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What You Need to Know About Installing a Furnace in Your Attic
If you're looking to increase livable space in your home, consider moving the furnace into the attic. This installation is...
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Attic Inspection Checklist (Plus DIY Inspection Tips)
When the seasons change, it's time to inspect your attic! Know what to look for with this expert-approved attic inspection...
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Why You Need a Home Attic Inspection
What happens in the attic doesn't always stay in the attic, and can impact your entire home. That's why it's...
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What to Know About Attic Ladders
Do you have unused storage space in your attic? Install an attic ladder to reclaim it.
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How to Frame a Gabled Dormer
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
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What To Do After Hail Damages Your Roof
Don't get ripped off when storm chasers blow into town to repair roofs and broken windows. Here's what you need...
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DIY Blown-In Insulation in the Attic
Save $1,000 on labor and cut your heating bills with blown-in attic insulation.
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How to Install an Attic Lift
Send heavy loads to the attic—with the press of a button
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How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen
Add dramatic under cabinet lighting in a weekend without tearing up your walls to install the wiring.