Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Outfitting your attic into a comfortable living area is a great way to maximize the often underutilized space beyond basic storage needs. Attics get a bad rap for being dark, dusty and ...

Struggling for storage space? Your attic is often the answer, but it's still important to ensure you're not overloading it. In fact, say professional organizers, from struggling to find what you're ...

This rendering shows an attic converted to a reading nook and bedroom area. Built-in shelves are a great way to make the most of your available space. Getty Images As the years go by and lifestyles ...

Outfitting your basement and attic with efficient storage can be life-changing. Not only will you get more living space, it can give your home an edge over others when it comes time to sell. Try these ...

Most homes in Arizona do not have a basement or full attic. Many ranch-style homes have very shallow attics, which are generally accessed from the ceiling in the garage or carport and the master ...

Attics often experience extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations, making them a risky environment for storing sensitive or valuable items. Items such as photographs, electronics, and important ...

Your attic is supposed to store what truly matters, not everything you have been avoiding. When boxes of mystery items, ...

For many people who live in homes with attics, it can be tempting to make use of the extra storage space and create more room for the objects they use every day. This strategy works for most items ...

Ah, the attic. That traditionally forgotten receptacle of luggage, tax files, old games, holiday decorations, and broken appliances you might one day fix. It is often unfinished and mostly forgotten, ...

Question: My husband and I just recently purchased a tract home in the North Patterson Avenue area in Goleta, and the house doesn’t have many cabinets or closets for storage. The houses in our ...