Attic access door

Use this tutorial to add an Attic Access door. Learn how to measure, cut and install your own attic access panel (scuttle attic).

Are you tired of dealing with a cold and uninsulated access door to your crawl space or attic? Don't let chilly drafts ruin your comfort! In this guide, I'll show you how to properly insulate your crawl space or attic door to keep the cold air out and improve energy efficiency in your home.

We recently finished building a custom house for a client who had requested that the house be especially airtight for the sake of conserving energy and providing increased comfort.

Dress up attic access door

How to get a good air-seal at attic pull-down stairs, scuttle holes, and kneewall doors to keep conditioned air in the house.

Do you need to create a scuttle hole to access your attic? Learn how to build a DIY attic scuttle hole cover with this easy tutorial.

Project Coraline: Build an Attic Door W/ Skeleton Lock: For the past 6 years that we’ve been living here our daughters room has been blasting hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. The reason why is because she has an attic door in her closet wall that lets you reach the first floor attic spa…

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For the past several months we have been helping my son and his wife rehab a little 1950's era rancher. We helped out in totally destroying their new home, sometimes known as demo, but we also put in several weekends installing trim and painting.