Most people do not even look at the attic as a room, because it is really just a space where cobwebs gather and boxes are stashed, but some people manage to look at their attics and see great untapped potential. Your attic, if there is enough space, could possible be converted into a bedroom, a sewing studio, a television room, or a whole myriad of other possibilities. The possibilities are endless, really, because the only things that matter are that you have enough attic space to play with, and that you have the drive to see what a little bit of attic remodeling can do for your home.

Remodeling in the attic can be a little bit difficult, because most attics are not built for any purpose other than for insulation and storage purposes, but that does not mean it would be completely impossible for you to take advantage of this unclaimed space and its untapped potential to see what attics have to offer. What king of room have you always wanted to have? Or do you just need extra closet space? What you do with your newly converted attic space is completely up to you, and the possibilities really are endless.

Prepare for some challenges when remodeling your attic, because you will be working alongside beams, piping and insulation fairly regularly throughout the process. You may even be working around a water heating installation, depending on where in the house yours is. So the first step in figuring out whether or not your attic can be converted is to talk to a professional. A professional can not only help you maneuver through the maze of hazards, but he or she can also accurately appraise whether or not a specific attic can stand a chance to be remodeled.

Your attic is actually a key area for energy loss, so if you can find a way to remodel your attic, you may be able to improve your home's ability to keep warm air in, which is a definite plus, especially in today's weather. Make sure you do not mess with any of your insulation, and try to add more warming agents to your room work so that the attic remains a warm place, keep the heat inside the house rather than letting it escape through the cracks in the walls and otherwise. Good luck with your attic remodel, there's no telling what great things you will find!

For many people, an attic is nothing more than a large empty space where boxes of less than important things can be stored.  We have all seen them, they are full of boxes that contain financial documents long past, clothes that no longer fit and the parade of projects that are planned but never finished.  So in essence, most people have a lot of wasted and very useful space above their house that could be used for a wide variety of things.  Of course that means that a lot of work will... (Read More)

Many people are finding that there are numerous benefits to remodeling their attics and making use of the space that is provided.  This has brought on a rash of new home improvement projects where people are using the wasted space in the attics to make the best of everything.  The undertaking can be a bit daunting to say the least, but the finished product is normally something to be very proud of.  Of course there are a good many decisions that must be made when one wants to remodel... (Read More)

Tree houses are great in theory but pose a number of safety issues and aren't ideally suited to cold weather play," says David Flood, Insulation Expert, Owens Corning. "If you have an attic with adequate headroom, a clever alternative is to create a year-round fun space for children in the upper reaches of your home. With a few renovations – and some clean-up – you can transform the attic into a playroom." Your first step in the transformation is to check existing insulation for areas that will... (Read More)

by: Mark D. Tyrol, P.E. It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year – you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what do you find? Spots and blotches covering the bottom of the roof sheathing. Worse yet – it turns out to be attic mold! What does energy conservation have to do with mold in the attic? Well if you take a step back and consider how the house behaves as system, they are often directly related. Building science experts have long... (Read More)

For most homeowners, the attic is a space for storing the Christmas tree, dusty boxes and old toys. The attic is usually a place for collecting dust. It does not have to be that way, though. Attic remodeling can help you use existing space for other uses. Attic remodeling can help you reclaim that unused space and make it into a playroom, a home office or even a large guest room. Adding a new bedroom or living space can significantly add to the value of your home. Special Attic Remodeling Problems... (Read More)