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.

Q: I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to have ...

It can be difficult to know where to start when planning a loft conversion. From deciding whether to go for a dormer, mansard or rooflight conversion, to figuring out planning permission and hiring a ...

Converting a loft isn't a new idea — it's a method of adding more usable space to a home that's been around for decades and decades at this point. That means it's undergone a few iterations by this ...

A versatile product I like to keep on hand is Goop, a heavy-bodied adhesive sealant sold in toothpaste-type tubes. In recent weeks, I have used Goop to seal a low-pressure leak in the trap of a sink ...

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Any type of home extension or improvement is usually a case of balancing needs vs budget. Understanding what, and how much space you can get for your money means questions such as 'how much does a ...

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