How To Create Storage Space No Attic
Never waste space that could available for storage even if you have to create your own attic access to make storage space usable.
How to create storage space no attic. Dana of the blog house tweaking found herself missing out on attic storage space after a remodeling project ate up what had been her fixer upper s original attic access. The storage units may be open or closed ones to visually declutter the space and if your attic is small add more light to make it look bigger. This would also be an excellent spot to hide christmas and birthday presents. Attic closet with drawers and a wardrobe.
Put these boxes on hinges in the space between your rafters to store your less used items. Measure the space where you want to lay the floor. I was able to create substantive storage space by thoughtfully renovating my unfinished walk up attic. Add some ceiling drawers.
Measure perpendicularly across the existing floor trusses. Several years ago we wanted to beef up the insulation in our main attic to help make our home more energy efficient. The original insulation was near 40 years old and sitting below the ceiling joists in many spots. Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes.
The project rescued a husk of a space remained true to the room s original lines and created living and storage areas my family uses and appreciates every day. The safest way to move around an unfinished attic is to create a catwalk or walking platform by attaching some 1x6 or 1x8 boards or strips of 3 4 plywood to the joists with screws don t use nails because the hammering might disturb the drywall or plaster ceiling below. Attics they re dark and dingy but great for storage if you can gain the right access especially in a garage attic. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof.