How To Store Stuff In Attic Without Stairs

Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient.

How to store stuff in attic without stairs.

Access to attic storage. Here s a good solution. This will determine the length of wood to be cut. A super simple way to build a sturdy loft ladder for anyone who needs quick and easy access to their loft.

Sep 13 2020 explore catherine brennan s board stairs to attic on pinterest. But there are long stretches when it just gets in the way of everything else in your garage. I used a leftover 16 piece of 2 x6 wood and anot. If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.

The typical attic is a mess of boxes and storage containers and piles of long forgotten relics which can make it easy to just toss more stuff up there and add to the chaos. See more ideas about loft ladder attic stairs pull down attic stairs. Although you may be tempted to store wood furniture in the attic it s not the best long term space for antique or high end pieces. An extension ladder is one of the most difficult things to store.

Mount it on your garage ceiling on sturdy racks made of scrap 2x4s that are screwed into the ceiling joists. When you need to use it it has to be easy to get to. See more ideas about stairs loft stairs stairs design. This will be the bodywork of our instructable.

Here s why you shouldn t store stuff in the attic. But when embarking on an attempt at tidying up go the extra step and make a plan. The constant shift in temperature may warp the wood. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots.

It may be a convenient storage spot but you should reconsider storing items in your attic. Attics are a pretty common place to store all of your stuff. Cut the plywood to 14 wide unless your ladder varies by using a jig saw in order to cut straight we clamped a long piece of wood and used it as a fence to cut a nice straight line. Between holiday decorations out of season clothing and even a few boxes of.

Measure the length of your attic ladder. Buy in bulk without over filling your pantry and store dry foods in airtight containers and keep them close to the attic entrance for easy access.