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Attic Cleaning Hacks to Save You Time and Money

Does the thought of cleaning your attic leave you overwhelmed and dreading the endless hours of back-breaking work? You’re not alone. Many homeowners see their attics as disorganized wastelands filled with forgotten possessions and thick layers of dust. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right approach, you can make attic cleaning manageable, efficient, and even satisfying.

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How To Hide Attic Door In Ceiling

When buying a home, it is important to take note of all of your access points and storage spaces. In many cases, home buyers want to maximize all spaces for storage or living. When a home buyer comes across a home with an attic door it can often be seen as unsightly. No one wants to look at an obvious opening in their wall or ceiling. Although this likely will not be a deal breaker for the home buyer, taking the extra step to conceal the attic door would be aesthetically pleasing. How to hide attic door in ceiling? Hiding an attic door can be done by concealing, making it artistic, or even adding a light box.

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How Much Insulation Do I Need In My Attic

The cooler months have begun and you have set your thermostat accordingly. As the days go by you do not notice a big change in your home. It still feels cozy and warm to you. The first bill comes in and it is as reasonable as it can be, considering it’s the cooler months and the heat runs longer. Then, the next bill comes in and it is quite a bit higher.

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What Is A Scuttle Attic

Imagine that you are walking through a home that is “For Sale” and you notice something very unique to that home. You aren’t used to what it is for because this architecture is not found in your current home. You continue about the walk-through and jot down a list of questions for your realtor. The first one on the list is, what is the architectural hole that is in the ceiling of the home? Your real estate agent responds, it is a scuttle attic.

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