Functional items in homes are not always the prettiest features, with elements like electrical boxes, outlet switches and access panels often leaving you scrambling to find a way to hide them, ...

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 ...

The E-Z Hatch is an easy-to-install, highly insulated, one-piece, overhead attic access door system. The unit provides a sealed, energy-efficient access opening into the attic space. It installs into ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I just stored the Christmas tree up in the attic. There is no insulation on the access door in the ceiling, nor did it seal well. Is much energy lost through there and what can I do about it ...

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 ...

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 ...