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Satin Nickel Spring Door Stop Set your store to see localavailabilityNever waste space that could available for storage, even if you have to create your own attic access to make storage space usable. 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. We asked her to take us through the steps of installing an attic door and ladder. That’s what we have here, along with some very clever ideas on how to keep her attic storage space organized. The photo above probably appears to show your everyday run-of-the-mill hallway. But what if I told you it holds one of the biggest secrets for keeping our modest home clutter free? Over two years ago my family of five downsized to this house. It was dirty, outdated and had been neglected for a long time. But the price and location were right, and we could see the potential, so we snatched it up. During renovation, we removed walls and vaulted the ceiling to create an open main living area.

This gave us the light and airy feeling we desired but ate up precious attic space. Before the remodel, the entire attic was accessible via a pull-down door in the garage on the opposite side of the house. After the remodel, the attic itself was smaller plus access to space above the bedrooms and bathrooms was nonexistent (the new ceiling cut off access to the attic space above the bedrooms and bathrooms). Closet space was limited, so we decided to tap into the wasted space overhead. In this hallway, we carefully cut a hole in the plaster ceiling and framed out a jamb for an attic door. We added a super functional telescopic ladder, threw some junk up there, then lived with a gaping hole in the ceiling for nearly two years. We finally grew tired of The Black Hole in our hallway. It wasn’t efficient by any definition of the word. We were paying to heat and cool our attic, and we avoided going up there at all costs, which meant it was completely disorganized and under-used. It was time for an attic door and some attic organization.

We removed the ladder, and in the photo above you’ll see how we notched out the plaster ceiling and screwed in two wood blocks on which to mount hinges for a flush-closing door. We made a template out of foam board for the door then cut a piece of furniture-grade plywood to size. Furniture-grade plywood is less likely to warp than standard plywood. We attached the door using two non-mortise hinges. The non-mortise hinges allow the door to close flush with the ceiling, giving it a more appealing aesthetic with the hallway.barn door hinges uk To keep the door from swinging through to the attic, we installed door-stop trim around the jamb. doors for sale on gumtree cape townWe added self-adhering weather-seal tape to the underside (door side) of the door stop to insulate the opening and increase energy efficiency.pocket door frame johnson hardware

A pair of adjustable springs prevents the door from opening too quickly. Below you’ll see the four heavy duty magnets we added to secure the attic door in the closed position. We also attached a simple handle to pull the door open. With the door in place, we re-hung the ladder, added trim leftover from renovations, then painted the door and trim to match the ceiling in the hallway. The white hinges and white handle blend in seamlessly. The new attic access is barely noticeable! craftsman garage door opener settingsIt’s so much better than The Black Hole we had before.front door gates perth The attic door’s handle is easily reached with a pole (which came included with the telescopic ladder) to pull the door open and pull the ladder down. external french doors georgian

When not in use, the pole is stored in the closet at the end of the hallway. Yay for creating attic access where once there was none! Here is a roundup of the items we used to create our attic access: I divided the attic into zones. I mapped out the zones on a dry erase board that I DIY’d from a 2′ x 4′ sheet of marker board. (Did you know The Home Depot sells easy-to-handle, easy-to-cut, pre-made marker and chalk boards?! I had no idea.) I simply cut the board to my desired size, finished it off with a washi tape border, then attached it to the attic side of the attic door with adhesive strips. affordable windows and doors cleveland ohioUsing a dry erase marker, I labeled the various zones. The attic “map” makes it easy to figure out where a stored item is and where a needs-to-be stored item should go. Because the marker board is erasable, I can relabel or switch up the zones if or when necessary.

(Tip: The Home Depot sells its own version of a magic eraser and, by far, it works better than standard dry erasers on marker boards.) By hanging the board on the backside of the attic door, it’s within view but doesn’t take up precious space. From there, I broke the zones down further into individual, labeled totes. I call it micro-organizing. For instance, the Christmas decor zone includes totes that hold lights, ornaments, Christmas books and wrapping paper. The linen zone includes totes housing seasonal comforters, extra pillows for guests and decorative throw pillows not in use. (I have a thing for throw pillows.) Truth be told, we edited a ton when we downsized so we don’t have a huge amount of stuff in the attic but every bit of organization helps! Also, I can’t wait to label closet contents now. Here is a roundup of the items I used to organize our attic: Here are a few tips for creating an easy-to-use attic in your own home: Here’s a peek at our newly organized attic.